Xiong’an New Area – A National Showcase

Once heavily polluted due to coal-fired heating in 2009, Xiong’an New Area has become China’s model for a clean, low-carbon future city.

Launched in 2017 as a national priority project, Xiong’an is designed to be a sustainable urban hub with a projected population of 6 million by 2030. From the outset, Sinopec Green Energy
and Arctic Green Energy have held exclusive rights to develop the city’s geothermal systems, replacing coal with clean, renewable geothermal energy.

Today, Xiong’an stands as a flagship project demonstrating how geothermal can drive large-scale urban decarbonization, improve air quality, and support China’s climate ambitions. It has been declared China’s first smog-free city, and today our systems supply 96% of the city’s heating needs with over 130 deep geothermal wells in operation. It stands as a foundational project for geothermal expansion throughout the Hebei Province.

Xiong’an High Speed Rail Massive Production, Transmission and Reinjection Project

Located in China’s Xiong’an New Area, this landmark geothermal project delivers clean, sustainable heating to the region’s high-speed rail hub using mid-to-deep geothermal resources.

Designed as a model for smart energy integration, the project features:

• 6 million square meters of heating coverage, equivalent to 240 MW of thermal capacity
• Energy-Network-Load Integration for optimized energy consumption, real-time monitoring, and carbon footprint tracking
• Advanced geothermal production, transmission, and reinjection systems ensuring efficient and sustainable operations
• Annual carbon savings of 93,900 tons of CO₂

The project showcases the scalability of mid to deep geothermal energy in powering large-scale transportation infrastructure while significantly reducing emissions — setting a benchmark for sustainable urban development.

Xiong’an New Area Sci Tech Innovation Center

The Xiong’an Sci-Tech Innovation Center is a cutting-edge example of smart, integrated clean energy systems combining geothermal, solar, and energy storage technologies to deliver heating, cooling, and electricity.

Powered by 560 shallow geothermal wells and industrial-scale ground source heat pumps (GSHPs), the system provides:

• Heating and cooling capacity for 64,600 sqm, equivalent to 2.58 MW
• Heating, cooling, electricity generation, and domestic hot water supply
• Integration of solar PV, energy storage, and electric vehicle charging
• Equipped with smart controls for real-time energy network optimization, load balancing, and carbon tracking, the system ensures maximum efficiency and minimal environmental impact.

The project achieves significant carbon savings, reducing the use of 39,400 tons of standard coal and cutting 93,900 tons of CO₂ emissions annually. It serves as a scalable model for future smart cities, showcasing how multiple renewable energy sources can work together to power innovative districts and industrial zones sustainably.

Dongli Geothermal + Waste Heat Clean Energy Heating

The Dongli project is a large-scale clean energy heating system that combines mid-to-deep geothermal energy with waste heat recovery from a garbage power plant, showcasing an innovative model for maximizing renewable and recycled energy sources.

With a total heating and cooling capacity of 5 million square meters, equivalent to 200 MW, the system provides efficient and sustainable heating to the city, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Equipped with smart controls for real-time energy management, load balancing, and carbon footprint tracking, the project ensures optimal operational efficiency and environmental performance:

• Saves 47,700 tons of standard coal annually
• Reduces 113,800 tons of CO₂ emissions each year

This integrated geothermal and waste heat project is a benchmark for clean energy innovation, offering a scalable solution for low-carbon urban heating while contributing to major emissions reductions and energy efficiency gains.

Xi’an Xianyang International Airport Phase III Geothermal Heating Project

This landmark project harnesses mid-to-deep geothermal energy to provide clean, efficient heating for China’s Xi’an Xianyang International Airport, one of the country’s busiest aviation hubs. With a heating capacity of 1.2 million square meters, equivalent to 48 MW, the system is designed to support the airport’s growing infrastructure while significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Equipped with smart energy controls, the system enables real-time energy management, load balancing, and carbon footprint tracking to maximize efficiency and sustainability:

• Saves 23,700 tons of standard coal annually
• Reduces 64,600 tons of CO₂ emissions each year

This project demonstrates how geothermal energy can be seamlessly integrated into large-scale transportation infrastructure, supporting both operational needs and climate goals while setting a model for sustainable airport development.

Xi’an Guanzhong Basin Centralized Heating Project

The delivers large-scale, centralized heating through mid-to-deep geothermal resources, providing a clean, sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuel-based systems.

With a total heating capacity of 2 million square meters, equivalent to 80 MW, the system supplies efficient and reliable heating to urban areas while reducing emissions and enhancing energy resilience. The project integrates smart energy controls for optimized load management, real-time energy monitoring, and carbon footprint tracking — ensuring operational efficiency and environmental impact:

• Saves 7,883 tons of standard coal annually
• Reduces 19,600 tons of CO₂ emissions every year

This project stands as a model for scalable geothermal district heating systems, showcasing how geothermal energy can drive low-carbon urban development.

Yan’an University Xianyang Hospital Heating & Cooling Project

This project delivers clean, efficient heating and cooling to the Yan’an University Xianyang Hospital using shallow geothermal energy integrated with ground source heat pumps and chillers. With a total heating and cooling capacity of 28,100 square meters, equivalent to 1.12MW, the system ensures a reliable, year-round energy supply to maintain optimal indoor conditions for hospital operations.

The project incorporates smart controls for real-time energy monitoring, load management, and carbon footprint tracking, enhancing system efficiency and environmental performance:

• Saves 778 tons of standard coal annually
  
• Reduces 2.155 tons of CO₂ emissions per year

This project demonstrates how shallow geothermal systems can support critical infrastructure like healthcare facilities with sustainable, low-carbon energy solutions.

Sinopec Star Office Complex Ground Source Heat Pump Project

This project provides energy-efficient heating and cooling for the Sinopec Star Office Complex using shallow geothermal systems integrated with ground source heat pumps. Covering 11,500 square meters with a capacity of 460 kW, the system ensures reliable year-round climate control while significantly reducing carbon emissions and energy consumption.

Advanced smart controls optimize energy network coordination, load management, and carbon footprint tracking, enhancing operational efficiency and environmental performance:

• Saves 2,268 tons of standard coal annually
• Reduces 6,057 tons of CO₂ emissions per year

This project demonstrates how shallow geothermal solutions can support sustainable office complexes, delivering environmental benefits and energy cost savings in a scalable model for
corporate facilities.

Shaanxi Power, Heating and Lithium Extraction Integration Project

This innovative mid-to-deep geothermal project in Shaanxi integrates power generation, heating, helium extraction, and lithium recovery, showcasing the diverse applications of geothermal energy beyond traditional use. With a heating and cooling capacity of 300 kW, the project operates an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) unit to maximize energy recovery while enabling the extraction of valuable minerals and gases from geothermal resources.

Equipped with advanced smart controls for real-time energy management, network optimization, and carbon tracking, the project exemplifies efficient and sustainable resource utilization:

• Power generation, district heating, and industrial mineral extraction
• Integrated helium and lithium recovery from geothermal fluids
• Mid-to-deep geothermal system with ORC technology for optimal performance

This project sets a new benchmark for geothermal resource integration, demonstrating how geothermal energy can power clean energy, industrial processes, and critical mineral supply chains simultaneously.