From May 20th to 21st 2013, the “CO2-CH4 Dry reforming to Syngas” and “Biomass Thermal Conversion and Utilization” seminar was held in Wuxi. The meeting was hosted by Professor Sun Yuhan, Vice President of SARI. Deputy General Managers Xiao Yaning, Liu Bin and Huang Wei from Lu’An Group, Shanxi Syngas Leadership Group Office Deputy Director Guan Zhidao,  Director Sun Zhiqiang of Coal to Chemical Industry Management Department of Lu’An Group, Manager for Shell External Innovation R&D (Asia) Dr. JING XuDong, Senior Principal Scientist and Shell Technical focal point for SARI-CAS Dr. Alexander van der Made and relevant team members attended the seminar. 

The attending experts discussed on Phase I of CO2-CH4 Dry reforming to Syngas and the launching of Phase II on May 20. Professor Zhao Tiejun made two reports titled “CO2-CH4 Dry Reforming to Syngas” and “Production of Catalysts in Pilot Plant”, Dr. Tang Zhiyong presented on the reforming reactor and process simulation. Based on research reports, onsite review and discussion, it was unanimously agreed that project phase I successfully completed, and phase II pilot was suggested to launch. 

On May 21, Professor Wang Xiaoquan reported on the “Biomass Thermal Conversion and Utilization” project. After the meeting, experts and project team members went to the field to attend the Straw Thermal Conversion Equipment Trial Run Ceremony. 

Meeting and Discussion 

On-site Visit