Shanghai Petrochemical commissions phase‑one of 30,000‑t large‑tow carbon fiber project — China’s largest 48K single‑line
- Shanghai Petrochemical's Ordos project phase one began producing large‑tow carbon fiber with two lines toward a 30,000‑t capacity; each single line is designed for >3,000 t (48K).
- Construction reached mechanical completion in 188 days; single‑line capacity is 50% higher than existing lines and key equipment localization rate is 100%.
- The plant uses over 60% green electricity and received capital from Sinopec Shares, Oriental Wind Power, Wushenqi Guotou Group and Jianxin Investment to connect carbon‑fiber output with downstream wind‑power partners.
Project overview
The first phase of Shanghai Petrochemical’s 30,000‑ton large‑tow carbon fiber project in Ordos, Inner Mongolia has begun feeding and produced qualified product; phase one comprises two production lines and each single line is designed for over 3,000 t annually of 48K large‑tow carbon fiber.
Technical gains and schedule
Based on Shanghai Petrochemical’s large‑tow patent technology and iterative optimization, single‑line capacity increased about 50% versus existing lines, key equipment localization reached 100%, and the build moved from official commencement to mechanical completion in 188 days.
Energy use and industrial integration
The facility uses local wind and solar resources with a reported green electricity usage rate above 60%, intended to lower carbon emissions and support downstream wind‑power collaborators locating in Ordos to form an integrated industrial chain.
Financing and partners
Capital participation for the project includes Sinopec Shares, Oriental Wind Power, Wushenqi Guotou Group and Jianxin Investment, providing financial and market linkage for the carbon fiber and wind‑power value chain.
Source: Sinopec