In September 2026, CNCEC Hualu New Materials Co., Ltd. issued an open tender for its annual framework procurement of anhydrous ethanol (Tender No.: hlxc-thh0298-20260901). The bidding is open nationwide, and the project is located in Changshou District, Chongqing. The deadline for bid submission and the public bid opening are both scheduled for 09:00 (Beijing Time) on September 28, 2026.
The procurement of anhydrous ethanol by CNCEC Hualu New Materials Co., Ltd. is primarily intended for the production of silicon-based nano-aerogel composite materials, such as aerogel blankets, aerogel boards, and battery insulation sheets. This aligns with the company's 2,000-ton-per-year methyl silicate pilot plant, which commenced operations in June 2024. Applications for aerogel blankets, aerogel boards, and battery insulation sheets are expanding comprehensively from traditional industrial thermal insulation into high-growth sectors including new energy, construction, transportation, cold-chain logistics, and aerospace, which may drive short-term growth in anhydrous ethanol procurement volumes.
The Chinese anhydrous ethanol market features lower costs, globally leading production capacities, diversified technological routes, a complete industrial chain, and robust downstream demand. Total national output of anhydrous ethanol in 2026 is projected to exceed 2.035 million metric tons, with industrial-grade products accounting for approximately 65%. Prices are estimated to be 30% to 40% more competitive compared to the EU market.
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