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    SARI, Shell and Lu’An Signed Joint Research Agreement

    SARI, Shell and Lu’An Signed Joint Research Agreement Novel “dry reforming” technology to produce syngas from methane and CO2.


    　　 
    　　 On 24 June 2011, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Sciences (SARI-CAS), Shell Global Solutions International B.V. (Shell) and Shanxi Lu’An Group (Lu’An) signed an agreement to jointly demonstrate a novel “dry reforming” catalyst that can use or recycle methane and CO2 to produce syngas, the key raw material for a wide range of chemical products and fuels.
    　　 President of SARI-CAS Prof. FENG Songlin pointed out in his welcome speech that the three parties share the same mission of helping to meet the growing energy demand in economically, environmentally and socially responsible ways, and that the signing of this joint research agreement signified another milestone of the partnership.
    　　 Gerald Schotman, Chief Technology Officer of Shell Group, said: “I’m pleased to see this major step forward to broaden our partnership with SARI-CAS in R&D and technology demonstration and deployment. This novel technology, once proven successful on a commercial scale, can play an alternative role to the classical coal gasification process and create more market opportunities.”
    　　 Prof. SUN Yuhan, Vice President of SARI-CAS said: “We are delighted to have this opportunity to once again partner with Shell in this joint project. With Lu’An as a new partner, I look forward to a fruitful joint demonstration of this new technology which can play a significant role in China’s future energy and chemicals landscape.”
    　　 Mr. LIU Bin, Deputy General Manager of Lu’An said: “We are very pleased to cooperate with Shell and SARI-CAS in the catalyst scale-up and engineering research for CO2-CH4 reforming to synthesis gas, and to carry out a pilot test of the technology at Lu’An Low Carbon Economy Zone. We anticipate that we can provide a new efficient route to large-scale production of synthesis gas through trilateral cooperation, contributing to the development of coal-based chemical industry.”
    　　 The new agreement follows a joint R&D programme run by Shell and Institute of Coal Chemistry of Chinese Academy of Sciences (ICC-CAS) in 2008 to 2011. The researchers studied the conversion of syngas to higher alcohols, where they saw a mixture of CO2 and methane as side-products.
    　　 Using this new “dry reforming” catalyst, which is an application of nanotechnology, the joint research team recycled these side-products to produce syngas again. The catalyst stays active for a prolonged period of time, becoming a commercially attractive way to increase the process’ carbon efficiency.
    　　 Under the three-party agreement, this novel technology will undergo a pilot test at a commercial site of Lu’An, before it can be made available to the market.
    　　 Representatives from Science and Technology Department, International Cooperation Department and researchers in Energy and Environment Division of SARI-CAS joined the signing ceremony. After the ceremony, Gerald Schotman made a presentation titled “Taking the Industry to the Next Level”, and Prof. SUN Yuhan introduced Energy RD&D strategy at SARI-CAS. Participants from the three parties then conducted in-depth discussion regarding topics of common interests. 

    2011-06-27 more+

    Delegation from Shanghai Jiaotong University Visited SARI

    On May 31st, 2011, Mr. LIN Zhongqin, Executive Deputy President of Shanghai Jiaotong University, Mr. WU Dan, Deputy President of Shanghai Jiaotong University, Mr. LIU Muqun, Director of Fiance Department and leaders from 211 project & 985 project, Human Resourses Department, Industry Research Institute and Science Research Institute, etc attended the meeting.

     
    　　On May 31st, 2011, Mr. LIN Zhongqin, Executive Deputy President of Shanghai Jiaotong University, Mr. WU Dan, Deputy President of Shanghai Jiaotong University, Mr. LIU Muqun, Director of Fiance Department and leaders from 211 project & 985 project, Human Resourses Department, Industry Research Institute and Science Research Institute, etc attended the meeting. Prof SUN Yuhan, Vice President of SARI, hosted the meeting.Mr. HUANG Tao, Deputy Director of General Office, gave a brief introduction of SARI. Then, Prof SUN Yuhan introduced SARI’s development strategy and characteristics. The two parties conducted in-depth discussion in such areas as park construction, research projects, technology transfer, graduates training, talent recruitment as well as the topic of combining education with scientific research and industry.

    2011-06-02 more+

    TOTAL General Management Visited SARI

    On May 30th 2011, a delegation from TOTAL General Management, led by Gilles COCHEVELOU, visited Shanghai Advanced Research Institute (SARI).


    　　On May 30th 2011, a delegation from TOTAL General Management, led by Gilles COCHEVELOU, visited Shanghai Advanced Research Institute (SARI). Prof. FENG Songlin, President of SARI, Prof. JIANG Biao and Prof. SUN Yuhan, Vice Presidents of SARI, received the visitors and held a meeting with the delegation.
    　　Prof. JIANG Biao kicked off the meeting with a welcome speech, hoping that the two sides would further advance the cooperation in the field of energy and environment through communication and discussion. Prof. FENG Songlin introduced SARI’s current situation and strategic plan as well as the status quo and development trend of China’s scientific research. Prof. SUN Yuhan made a detailed presentation on SARI’s RD&D activities in Energy and Environment area, and its cooperation with research institutes and companies from home and abroad.
    　　 
    　　On behalf of TOTAL, Mr. Gilles COCHEVELOU, Vice President Learning, Education, University of TOTAL and head of the delegation, thanked SARI for the warm reception and hoped to further the cooperation with SARI in the field of energy and environment. Mr. Vincent SCHACHTER, Vice President Research & Development of TOTAL, introduced TOTAL’s R&D focus and business worldwide. He pointed out that TOTAL and SARI had common interests in the R&D of energy resources and looked forward to strategic cooperation in related projects.
    　　Researchers of Energy and Environment Department in SARI attended the meeting. Two parties had in-depth discussion about topics of common interest.
    　　

    2011-06-01 more+

    LIU Yandong Inspected SARI

    On the afternoon of May 11th, Ms. LIU Yandong, member of Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and State Councilor, inspected SARI.


    　　On the afternoon of May 11th, Ms. LIU Yandong, member of Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and State Councilor, inspected SARI. LIU Yandong stressed that the development of science and technology should be in line with the development of economy and education. Mr. YUAN Guiren, Minister of Education of China, Mr. WANG Zhigang, deputy secretary and deputy minister of Science and Technology of China, Ms. JIANG Xiaojuan, deputy secretary and deputy director of Research Office of the State Council, Prof. SHI Erwei, Vice President of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) were with LIU Yandong for the inspection. Mr. HAN Zheng, Deputy secretary of municipal party committee and mayor of Shanghai, Ms. YIN Yicui, Deputy secretary of municipal party committee accompanied LIU Yandong during the inspection.
    　　LIU Yandong made keynote speech after hearing reports from Prof. FENG Songlin, President of SARI and Mr. XUE Minyang, Director of Shanghai municipal education commission. LIU Yandong appreciated the work done by CAS and Shanghai Municipal Government. She said that the work done by SARI during its preparation period was in line with the theme of promoting the change of economic developing mode to achieve scientific development. LIU Yandong emphasized that SARI should promote the integration of S&T, explore and establish an effective mechanism that integerates administration, production, learning, research and application to support the nation’s industrial revitalization. 
    　　LIU Yandong pointed out that CAS and Shanghai Municipal Government should combine their advantages in resources and take initiatives in education reform to strengthen the integration of S&T and education. She hoped that Shanghai Municipal Government, CAS and Ministry of Education can work together to create a new mode for talent cultivation and scientific research with its own characteristics. 
    　　Prof. WANG Jianyu, Prof. ZHU Zhiyuan, Prof. ZHANG Xu and Mr. LI Zhenghua from CAS Shanghai Branch and Prof. FENG Songlin, Prof. SUN Yuhan and Prof. Huang Weiguang from SARI as well as some directors from other institutes of CAS in Shanghai also joined the event.
    　　

    2011-05-16 more+

    Agilent Technologies Board of Directors and Executives Visited SARI

    On May 17, 2011, a delegation from the world’s premier measurement company Agilent Technologies, led by Non-executive Chairman James G. Cullen and President and Chief Executive Officer William P. Sullivan, paid a visit to Shanghai Advanced Research Institute (SARI) of Chinese Academy of Sciences.


    　　On May 17, 2011, a delegation from the world’s premier measurement company Agilent Technologies, led by Non-executive Chairman James G. Cullen and President and Chief Executive Officer William P. Sullivan, paid a visit to Shanghai Advanced Research Institute (SARI) of Chinese Academy of Sciences. Professor FENG Songlin, President of SARI, received the delegation and held a meeting with the visitors.
    　　FENG Songlin extended a warm welcome to Agilent’s management team, and introduced SARI’s development plan, China’s current science and technology condition and R&D trend, and the business cooperation between SARI and Agilent. The two parties then discussed SARI’s specific scientific research programs, talent cultivation and future development plan, etc.
    　　On behalf of Agilent,James G. Cullen expressed sincere thanks to SARI for the reception of the visiting Agilent team. He mentioned that Agilent valued the China market, that SARI had a great vision and bright future, and looked forward to further the cooperation to support the development of SARI. FENG Songlin pointed out that Agilent was a famous company with great products and a great team, and that SARI looked forward to strengthen the partnership with Agilent in the future.
    　　After the meeting, FENG Songlin and the Agilent management team visited Center for Micro-Nano Devices of SARI. Professor ZHANG Zhaofeng, Director of the Center, presented the research activities and the application of Agilent products.
    　　

    2011-05-19 more+

    President and Provost of UCL Visited SARI

    On May 12th 2011, a delegation led by Prof. Malcolm Grant, President and Provost of University of London (UCL) and Prof GUO Zhengxiao, Pro-Provost of UCL, visited SARI. Prof. FENG Songlin, President of SARI, received and held a meeting with the delegation.


    　　On May 12th 2011, a delegation led by Prof. Malcolm Grant, President and Provost of University of London (UCL) and Prof GUO Zhengxiao, Pro-Provost of UCL, visited SARI. Prof. FENG Songlin, President of SARI, received and held a meeting with the delegation.
    　　Prof. FENG extended warm welcome to the delegation and gave a brief introduction about SARI’s current situation and future plan. Prof. Malcolm Grant appreciated the reception and introduced UCL’s history and its work on education and research. After that, the two sides exchanged ideas in such topics of common interests as technology transfer, talent nurturing, energy & environment, life science, etc. Prof. Malcolm noted that SARI had a bright future and had common ground with UCL in many areas, and hoped to strengthen cooperation with SARI in related areas. Prof. FENG shared the same opinion and looked forward to conducting discussion and collaboration with UCL in related areas. Established in 1826, UCL is a member of the elite Russell Group of Universities, and a part of the 'G5′ sub-group of super-elite UK universities with other four universities (The University of Oxford, The University of Cambridge, Imperial College London and London School of Economics). Prof. Malcolm Grant, a senior barrister and environmental lawyer, was awarded CBE in 2003. He worked as Professor of Law in Southampton University, University College London and The University of Cambridge. He served as Vice-president of Cambridge from 2002 to 2003 and became President of University College London since 2003.

    2011-05-17 more+
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