Huolinhe Coal Group
Huolinhe Coal Group, established in 1958, is a leading state-owned energy conglomerate with operations centered around coal mining and its related operations. Its headquarters are located in Huolinhe City, Heilongjiang Province, China. The Huolinhe Coal Group has become one of the top 10 coal enterprises in China, and is a key player in both the national and regional energy industry.
The company operates a number of coal mines and coal power plants in China. Its core operations are located in the Yimin Open Pit Coal Mine; which is the largest open pit coal mine in China with a total of 6.4 billion tons of proven reserves. Alongside its coal production, the Huolinhe Coal Group also operates coal washing and coking plants, as well as a number of thermal power plants.
The group’s total coal production capacity is 50 million tons per year, making it one of the largest coal producers in China. Additionally, the company is involved in the production and distribution of methane gas, and is the owner of the Yimin methane gas project which produces nearly 10 million cubic meters of natural gas per day.
In terms of research and development, the Huolinhe Coal Group has invested heavily into improved coal production and power generation technologies, in order to remain competitive on the global stage. The company is leading the way in the development of clean coal technologies as well as fuel cell and hydrogen energy technologies.
In terms of economics, the Huolinhe Coal Group has contributed significantly to the local economy over the years. By providing employment to over 36,000 people and generating over 4.5 billion yuan in taxes and profits, the Huolinhe Coal Group is one of the leading employers in the Heilongjiang province.
Finally, the company has continued to push ahead of the competition and expand its operations. In 2016, the Huolinhe Coal Group was chosen by the state as a potential partner in the National Fossil Fuel Strategic Reserve initiative. This allows the company to store and distribute large amounts of coal for industrial production, in order to ensure a steady, reliable flow of energy. The Group is also looking to expand its energy business into the renewable energy sector and is actively investing in the development of solar and wind energy sources.
Overall, the Huolinhe Coal Group is a major player in the Chinese coal industry, and has been at the forefront of the nation’s energy industry for over 60 years. The Group has contributed significantly to the country’s economy, and is working hard to ensure it remains competitive on the world stage while continuing to develop clean energy technologies.
