Jiangsu Guoxin Union Energy Co., Ltd. (江苏国信协联能源有限公司) is a leading integrated energy and biochemical company headquartered in Yixing, Jiangsu Province, China. The company operates under the larger umbrella of Jiangsu Guoxin Investment Group, a prominent state-owned enterprise with diversified investments in energy, environmental protection, and industrial chemicals.
Founded with a mission to advance sustainable energy production and green chemistry, Guoxin Union Energy has grown into a vertically integrated business combining power generation, steam supply, and biochemical manufacturing. The company has strategically aligned its operations with China’s dual-carbon goals, emphasizing efficient energy use, emissions reduction, and the circular economy.
Core Business and Offerings
Guoxin Union Energy’s core business includes:
- Cogeneration of Heat and Power (CHP): The company operates modern cogeneration facilities supplying electricity and industrial steam to local chemical industries in Yixing Environmental Science and Technology Industrial Park.
- Citric Acid Production: A major producer of food-grade and industrial citric acid products such as:
- Citric Acid Anhydrous
- Citric Acid Monohydrate
- Sodium Citrate
- Animal Feed Ingredients: Including high-protein byproducts like Corn Protein Feed derived from corn wet milling.
- Industrial Waste Resource Utilization: Including fly ash, desulfurization gypsum, and other by-products of energy generation.
The integration of power generation with downstream biochemical processing gives the company significant energy efficiency advantages and cost savings, making its operations both competitive and sustainable.
Specialisation and USP
Guoxin Union Energy stands out in the market due to:
- Full integration of power and biochemical production—maximizing resource efficiency.
- Circular economy practices—waste heat and by-products from energy production are repurposed for manufacturing citric acid and animal feed, minimizing waste.
- Strategic location in a designated eco-industrial zone, ensuring infrastructure and policy support.
- Emphasis on sustainability with pollution control, low-carbon processes, and compliance with national environmental standards.
Financials
While the parent company Jiangsu Guoxin Investment Group reports annual revenues in the multi-billion yuan range, Jiangsu Guoxin Union Energy's own revenues are estimated to be in the hundreds of millions of yuan, primarily from its energy sales and biochemical exports. However, exact financial breakdowns are not publicly disclosed at the subsidiary level.
International Shipments
According to data from trade intelligence platforms such as ImportYeti and Volza, Guoxin Union Energy has maintained consistent exports of citric acid and sodium citrate to international markets:
- Key export destinations: United States, India, South Korea, Brazil, and Southeast Asia.
- Average shipment frequency: 5–10 containers/month
- Top exported products: Citric Acid Monohydrate, Citric Acid Anhydrous, Sodium Citrate
- Estimated shipment value: Exceeds USD 8–10 million annually in export trade volume.
Target Market
The company primarily targets:
- Food and beverage industries (as suppliers of acidulants and preservatives)
- Pharmaceutical and personal care industries (for excipients and pH adjusters)
- Agriculture and animal nutrition sectors
- Chemical processing zones requiring stable steam and power supplies
Capabilities
Guoxin Union Energy possesses:
- Multiple cogeneration units with advanced emissions control
- Large-scale fermentation and downstream processing lines for citric acid
- Integrated logistics including nearby rail, road, and port access
- R&D and quality assurance laboratories ensuring consistent output quality
Certifications and Compliance
The company adheres to strict international standards, and its production lines are certified with:
- ISO 9001 – Quality Management System
- ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
- FSSC 22000 – Food Safety Certification
- Halal and Kosher Certifications – for food-grade citric acid
Compliance with China’s national environmental standards and emissions regulations is strictly enforced through its location in a government-regulated eco-industrial park.
Major Achievements
- Selected as a Green Factory Pilot Unit by the Jiangsu Provincial Government.
- Recognized for low-carbon innovation in cogeneration and biochemical integration.
- Developed proprietary fermentation process enhancements to reduce water and energy consumption by over 15% compared to industry benchmarks.
- Maintained zero major safety or environmental incidents over the past five years.
