By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : May 28, 2026 9:59 am
It is targeting annual output of 45,000 tons of green hydrogen and 200,000 tons of green ammonia and methanol
One of China’s most ambitious clean energy developments — and the largest of its kind in the world — is being shielded by high-performance coatings from AkzoNobel.
The company’s International brand is delivering long-term corrosion protection alongside chemical- and heat-resistant coatings for wind power and chemical processing assets at the Songyuan Hydrogen Energy Industrial Park. Built by China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd., the site is the world’s largest integrated green hydrogen-ammonia-methanol project.
Now in its second phase, the industrial park runs entirely on 100% renewable electricity. It is targeting annual output of 45,000 tons of green hydrogen and 200,000 tons of green ammonia and methanol.
“It’s a great honor for AkzoNobel to participate in this flagship national initiative with global significance,” explains Rob Leslie, Business Director of the company’s Marine and Protective Coatings business in Greater China.
"This validates our technical capabilities in corrosion protection for renewable energy applications and demonstrates our commitment to supporting the green energy sector.”
The project’s infrastructure faces punishing conditions — from extreme temperature swings to severe corrosion risks across wind turbines and chemical facilities. To withstand this, AkzoNobel’s International brand has supplied a tailored coating system designed for durability and compliance in demanding environments.
Steel structures are protected with a system including Interzinc 52E, Interthane 990E and Intergard 475HS. The combination reduces VOC emissions compared with conventional systems while delivering strong anti-corrosion performance.
For critical piping and ammonia tanks, Interbond 2340UPC was selected for its ease of application and its established global track record in protecting against CUI (corrosion under insulation), qualified to the latest standards. Hydrogen storage spheres were coated with Interseal 670HS, paired with a topcoat listed on the GB register of solar reflective coatings, ensuring safety and compliance.
“We’re fully focused on helping customers meet the challenges of extreme manufacturing environments and complex operating conditions,” adds Leslie. “We’ll continue to tailor our protective solutions in China so we can support the energy sector’s carbon neutrality ambition.”
AkzoNobel reports it has cut its own Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 47% versus its 2018 baseline, and is targeting a 50% reduction across its value chain by 2030. A key driver has been its growing use of renewable electricity, which reached 69% by the end of 2025.
Construction on the Songyuan project began in 2023. It spans the full industrial chain — from renewable power to green hydrogen, then onward to green ammonia and methanol — tackling one of clean energy’s biggest challenges: balancing the intermittency of renewables with the consistent energy demand of industrial chemical production.