Seven world-class petrochemical industrial bases in china!

On August 22, China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced that the Daxie Petrochemical Refining and Chemical Integration Project, known as Daxie Petrochemical, in Ningbo, Zhejiang, successfully commenced operations. This marks the completion of the largest world-class petrochemical industrial base in China, located in Ningbo, Zhejiang.

● Main production capacity and projects:Zhenhai Refining & ChemicalAn oil refining capacity of 40 million tons per year and an ethylene production capacity of 2.2 million tons per year have been established.Zhejiang PetrochemicalWith a refining capacity of 40 million tons per year, an ethylene capacity of 2.8 million tons per year, and a PX capacity of 8.8 million tons per year, it also hosts leading enterprises in the petrochemical industry such as Daxie Petrochemical and Wanhua Chemical.

Industry Characteristics and Development Direction:The development direction of the Ningbo Petrochemical Base in Zhejiang is to rely on existing large-scale refining and chemical enterprises to develop high-end polyolefins, high-end new materials, and high-end chemicals.

Located in Liaoning Province, it is at the core area of the Northeast Asia International Shipping Center, serving as an important outlet to the sea for the Northeast region. It facilitates the import of raw materials such as crude oil and the export of products, effectively extending its influence over the old industrial base of the Northeast.

- Main capacity and projects:The Hengli 20 million tons/year refining and chemical integration project has been put into operation, with a production capacity of 1.5 million tons/year of ethylene and 4.5 million tons/year of PX. In the future, the Xizhong Island area will also host key projects planned by PetroChina Dalian Petrochemical, including 10 million tons of refining, 1.2 million tons of ethylene, and 2 million tons of PX. By 2030, the scale of refining and chemical integration will reach 40 million tons, with a long-term plan for 60 million tons.

Industry Characteristics and Development Direction:Focusing on refining and chemical integration, extend downstream to develop industries such as C1 chemistry, chlor-alkali chemistry, and marine chemistry. Utilize local resources and geographical advantages to build a world-class petrochemical industry base that encompasses a complete industrial chain, including organic chemical raw materials, synthetic materials, and fine chemicals, thereby contributing to the revitalization of the old industrial base in Northeast China.

Located in Tangshan City, Hebei Province, in the central area of the Bohai Rim, it serves as an important strategic support point for the coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. It boasts a natural good harbor, facilitating the transportation and storage of resources such as crude oil, and can form a good synergistic effect with the industries in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.

● Main production capacity and projects:The chemical industrial park currently has a reserved expansion area of 68.4 square kilometers in the eastern part, focusing on developing industries such as port-adjacent petrochemicals, salt chemicals, C1 chemicals, fine chemicals, and the storage and transportation logistics of chemical products. The future integrated refining and chemical project of Xuyang Petrochemical is an important growth point for development.

● Industry Characteristics and Development Direction:To build a world-class Lingang chemical industrial base by fully utilizing port advantages, developing large-scale integrated refining and chemical projects, and forming a complete industrial system from crude oil processing to new chemical materials and fine chemical products. At the same time, construct a Bohai Rim oil and gas storage and transportation center and a chemical trade distribution center in northern China to enhance the influence and reach of the petrochemical industry in the northern region.

Located in the northeastern part of Jiangsu Province, it serves as the eastern bridgehead of the New Eurasian Land Bridge, boasting excellent port conditions. Positioned at the intersection of the Coastal Economic Belt and the Longhai-Lanxin Industrial Belt, it facilitates the reception of domestic and international industrial transfers and resource allocation.

● Main production capacity and projects:The Shenghong Refining and Chemical Integration Project with an annual capacity of 16 million tons has been fully put into operation, featuring the Satellite Chemical's 1.25 million tons per year ethylene project. The planned industrial scale reaches 40 million tons of refining, 7 million tons of aromatics, and 6 million tons of ethylene.

●Industry Characteristics and Development Direction:Based on the integration of refining and chemical processes, the focus is on developing a diversified raw material processing industry. The emphasis is on creating a complete petrochemical industry system led by olefins and aromatics, extending downstream to high-end synthetic materials and fine chemicals. The goal is to build a trillion-level petrochemical industry cluster and become an important economic growth pole along the coast in Jiangsu and even nationwide.

Located in Jinshan District, Shanghai, at the core of the Yangtze River Delta Economic Zone, it boasts convenient transportation, abundant technological resources, a concentration of talent, strong market reach, and close integration with international markets, making it a forefront of international competition.

- Main Production Capacity and Projects:The Shanghai SECCO 1.2 million tons/year ethylene project, representing a focus on chemical new materials, has led to the establishment of an innovation powerhouse, and the Shanghai International Chemical New Materials Innovation Center is now operational. The upcoming key project, INVISTA's 400,000 tons/year adiponitrile project, will further enhance the base's competitiveness in the field of chemical new materials.

● Industry Characteristics and Development Direction:Focusing on the research and production of high-end chemical new materials, we aim to establish an innovation center for chemical new materials. We will develop high-performance plastics, specialty rubbers, functional fibers, electronic chemicals, and other high-end products to enhance our position in the global chemical new materials field and meet the demand for chemical new materials in high-end manufacturing, electronic information, automotive, and other industries.

Located on the Gulei Peninsula in Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province, it is a key coastal industrial concentration area for development in Fujian Province. It faces Taiwan across the sea, facilitating the introduction of advanced technologies and management experience from Taiwan and the deep cooperation in the petrochemical industry.

- Main Production Capacity and Projects:The Gulei Petrochemical's 800,000 tons/year ethylene and Fujian Fuhaichuang's 1.6 million tons/year PX projects have been completed. The second phase of the Gulei Refining and Chemical Integration Project includes over 30 refining and chemical units, such as 16 million tons/year of refining, 1.5 million tons/year of ethylene, and 2 million tons/year of aromatics. The Sino-Saudi Gulei 1.5 million tons/year ethylene project is also underway.

Industry Characteristics and Development Direction:Focusing on large-scale refining and chemical integration projects, the emphasis is on the development of basic petrochemical products such as aromatics and ethylene, while extending downstream to develop high-end synthetic materials and fine chemicals. The goal is to create a petrochemical industry base deeply integrated across the Taiwan Strait, strengthen the connection and cooperation with Taiwan Province's petrochemical industry, and enhance the position of the petrochemical industry in the southeast coastal region.

Located in Huizhou City, Guangdong Province, on the eastern coast of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, it boasts the excellent port of Daya Bay. It is an important transportation hub and logistics center in South China, capable of fully leveraging the industrial agglomeration effects and market advantages of the Greater Bay Area. It forms a good industrial synergy with the surrounding regions in industries such as electronic information, automobiles, and home appliances.

● Main Production Capacity and Projects:The Daya Bay Petrochemical Zone has established a production capacity of 22 million tons/year for refining and 3.8 million tons/year for ethylene, positioning itself among the top in the nation for integrated refining and chemical operations. It has developed advantageous industrial chains for C2, C3, C4, C5, aromatics, and C9, and hosts well-known enterprises such as CNOOC Huizhou Petrochemical and CNOOC Shell. Key future projects include the ExxonMobil ethylene cracking project, the CNOOC Shell Phase III project, and the expansion of the CNOOC Huizhou Petrochemical Phase II project.

- Industry Characteristics and Development Direction:Based on refining and chemical integration, vigorously develop advanced synthetic materials, high-end chemicals, and cutting-edge new material industries, strengthen technological innovation and industrial upgrading, enhance the degree of refining and chemical integration and resource utilization efficiency, and build an eco-friendly petrochemical base to become an important petrochemical industry support and economic growth pole in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.