Core Insights - The successful trial operation of the shallow gas storage facility by Zhongyuan Construction Company marks a significant advancement in the automatic welding technology for small-diameter pipelines, achieving a prefabrication rate of over 58% [1] Group 1: Technology Improvements - Traditional automatic welding machines faced limitations in welding small-diameter pipes (less than 150mm), leading to reliance on manual welding with a qualification rate of only 82% [1] - Key improvements to the automatic welding machine included reducing the welding gun diameter from 50mm to 30mm, enhancing flexibility in narrow spaces, and upgrading the clamping device with pressure sensors for better control [1] - The upgraded welding machine reduced the single weld time from 40 minutes to 12 minutes, achieving a first-time qualification rate of 98.3% and reducing rework rates by over 90% [1] Group 2: Future Goals - The project manager indicated plans to further enhance prefabrication capabilities, aiming to increase the prefabrication rate of small-diameter pipelines to over 70% [2]

多年来，锅炉结垢严重影响锅炉传热效果，锅炉壁温升高，金属许用应力值下降，极易引起金属变形， 导致锅炉爆管、鼓包。锅炉成了时不时就需要维修的"瓷娃娃"，使用单位不仅面临价格不菲的维修费 用，还要面对因停产带来的直接经济损失。近期，记者从中国锅炉与锅炉水处理协会了解到，相较于传 统酸洗，"运行除垢"产品的出现更为高效，为锅炉无垢运行带来了可能。 该协会技术服务中心副主任夏天骄告诉记者，锅炉结垢是普遍存在现象。常规的酸洗和碱煮难溶垢时不 仅效果不佳，而且酸洗过程中还要面临腐蚀等问题。仅她所处理的锅炉中，浙江丽水1台锅炉在酸洗后 锅炉内部大面积腐蚀、开裂，直接宣布报废；四川绵阳1台锅炉在酸洗后15天锅炉水呈红褐色，锅炉内 部大面积腐蚀；江西景德镇1台10t/H锅炉采用废酸清洗后锅筒内部残留水垢4.8mm，锅炉内部大面积腐 蚀，严重缩短锅炉使用寿命。 有机类药剂的出现改变了这一局面。据介绍，基于晶格畸变理论与微晶增溶理论，有机类药剂能大幅提 高药剂的阻垢性能，让锅炉实现"边运行，边除垢"。江苏格瑞科技发展有限公司生产的"运行除垢"产品 ZX-003溶垢先锋就是有机类药剂的代表，可有针对性地选择适用于硅酸盐、硫酸盐等难溶 ...

面对高温、暴雨等极端天气，该公司牢牢守住安全环保底线，最终所有检修项目和同步改造项目均圆满 完成。8项关键节点准时率100%，检修质量合格率100%，主体装置开车一次成功，各项指标稳步达 标。 中化新网讯 7月31日，湖南石化召开2025年炼油系列及部分化工装置停工大修改造总结表彰会。会议提 出：历时68天顺利完成各项大修改造任务，为实现该公司年度目标打下了坚实基础。 据了解，本次大修改造涵盖26套炼油装置、3套化工装置、3套公用工程辅助装置，实施检修项目3797 项，同步改造项目61项、设备更新196项，自4月20日正式停工检修，于6月27日复产开车一次成功。 本次大修改造按照"八分准备、两分实施"原则，提前两年部署各项前期工作。结合实际两次调整完善大 修改造项目组织机构，建立"指挥部+职能组+工区"的三级指挥管理体系；以安全、环保、高质、高效 完成检修任务为目标，确定重点项目和关键路线，不断推演完善检修方案；科学安排进度，动态更新总 体统筹，稳步推进承包商选商、设计、物资供应、材料预制等工作。 该公司实施三级网格化管理，实行安全管理积分制，抓实每周安全风险提示、每日安全喊话，提级管理 各类"首次"作业；严 ...

Core Insights - Algenesis Labs has officially launched its pilot plant for Bio-Iso, a 100% plant-based isocyanate, marking a revolutionary breakthrough in the polyurethane chemical sector [1] - Unlike traditional petroleum-based isocyanates produced using toxic phosgene, Bio-Iso utilizes plant-derived dicarboxylic acids as raw materials, eliminating the need for phosgene throughout the production process [1] - Bio-Iso is positioned as a core raw material for the next generation of plant-based polyurethanes, aiding manufacturers in aligning their products with global sustainability goals and meeting increasing environmental regulations and consumer demand for safe, eco-friendly materials [1] - Algenesis Labs is focused on expanding the production capacity of Bio-Iso at its facility in San Diego, California, and is actively seeking strategic partners to advance the global industrialization process [1]

Core Viewpoint - Finnish energy company Neste has confirmed the termination of its collaboration with waste management firm Ravago Group for the construction of an advanced recycling plant for mixed plastic waste due to failure to meet final investment decision conditions [1] Group 1: Project Details - The project was initially announced in October 2021, with plans to utilize technology from Alterra Energy to build a chemical recycling facility in Vlissingen, Netherlands, with an annual capacity of 55,000 tons [1] Group 2: Industry Trends - In the first half of 2025, major chemical producers are expected to implement upstream business integration and optimization plans in high-cost regions like Europe, leading to a slowdown in global advanced recycling investments [1] - Recent market trends have shown an increase in project cancellations and operational plant shutdowns, including a $375 million funding loss for Eastman Chemical's advanced recycling project due to the U.S. Department of Energy withdrawing multiple grants [1] - UK recycler Biffa and French environmental group Veolia have also announced the closure of plastic recycling plants recently [1]

Core Viewpoint - LG Chem's petrochemical business reported a significant decline in revenue and operating profit in the second quarter, attributed to external factors such as U.S. tariff disputes and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East [1] Financial Performance - The petrochemical business revenue reached 4.6 trillion KRW (approximately 3.3 billion USD), a year-on-year decrease of 5.7% [1] - The operating loss for the petrochemical division was 90 billion KRW, compared to an operating profit of 46 billion KRW in the same period last year [1] - The advanced materials division saw a 50% drop in operating profit to 71 billion KRW, with sales declining by 34.6% to 1 trillion KRW [1] Market Outlook - LG Chem maintains a cautiously optimistic outlook for its petrochemical business, despite ongoing uncertainties related to U.S. tariffs [1] - The company plans to enhance profitability through normalization of new production capacity and ongoing cost reduction measures [1]

美印围绕俄油的关税战博弈升级 印度巴拉特石油公司前炼油业务总监拉马钱德兰的分析指出，短期内原油供应中断可通过运营调整应 对。他强调中东地区凭借地理邻近性和原油品质多样性，将成为印度炼油企业的首选替代来源，特别是 沙特阿拉伯和伊拉克的原油供应。 因认定印度直接或间接进口俄罗斯石油，美国宣布对印度额外加征25%的关税，两轮关税叠加后，印度 输美产品税率达到50%。美印围绕俄油的关税战博弈升级，两国间形成的显著关税差异将直接影响印度 在亚太制造业领域的竞争优势，同时也对印俄石油贸易链形成冲击，印度炼油业已开始调整原油采购策 略。 据印度ANI通讯社8月3日报道，据官方数据显示，2025年1~6月印度自美原油进口量同比增幅达50%以 上，日均进口规模突破22万桶。两国能源合作在液化天然气及石油气领域同步扩展，2024~2025财年 LNG进口额较上年激增74.5%，液化石油气贸易量亦实现稳定攀升。 俄罗斯原油占全球供应量的10%。俄乌冲突发生后，印度进口俄油比例从不足0.2%升至40%，同时精炼 出口。美欧新制裁威胁将冲击印俄石油贸易链，增加炼厂合规风险与成本压力。印度炼油厂需调整原油 采购策略，以应对2026年制裁 ...

此次活动是PPG"多彩社区"全球十大旗舰项目之一。除旗舰项目外，PPG还宣布将"多彩社区"项目延长 十年，并追加投资1500万美元，以持续推动全球社区的美化与振兴。为进一步扩大项目影响力，PPG及 其基金会还将在今年向全球100个历届及现有"多彩社区"合作伙伴发放总额达100万美元的庆祝资助。 中化新网讯 近日，PPG公司在天津市教育科学研究院附属滨海泰达小学举办以"拾光绘彩，育见未来"为 主题的"多彩社区"活动。 活动共有100名来自PPG天津工厂和天津涂料创新研究院的员工志愿者参与。他们对天津滨海泰达小学 的阳光大厅、图书室、体育馆等区域进行了墙绘创作与色彩焕新，并带来一场充满创意与想象力的美育 科创课堂，激发学生的艺术兴趣与探索精神。 图为活动现场。(PPG供图) ...

Core Insights - The global cosmetics industry is expanding, with a projected annual growth rate of 3.2% for cosmetic chemicals over the next five years [2] - Emerging markets in Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa are becoming the new focal points for consumer growth, driven by rising income levels and urbanization [2] - There is a significant shift towards natural, biodegradable, and sustainable ingredients in cosmetic formulations, responding to consumer demand for environmentally friendly products [2][3] Market Dynamics - North America, China, and Europe remain the core regions for cosmetic chemicals, accounting for two-thirds of the global consumption of $22.6 billion in 2024 [2] - The trend of "beauty democratization" is creating new opportunities for multinational and regional chemical suppliers [2] - The demand for multifunctional ingredients is increasing, allowing formulators to reduce the total number of ingredients and minimize the use of chemical preservatives [3] Consumer Trends - The skincare segment is the largest and most dynamic market, with anti-aging products seeing increased demand due to aging populations in mature markets [3] - Younger consumers are driving demand for personalized products that cater to age, skin tone, gender, and cultural characteristics [3] - The "hair care as skincare" trend is emerging in mature markets, reflecting heightened consumer awareness of scalp and hair health [4] Innovation and Collaboration - Companies are leveraging artificial intelligence to accelerate new formulation development and enable product customization through digital platforms [3] - Understanding and responding to the unique preferences of emerging markets is crucial for success, particularly among younger, digitally native consumers [4] - Chemical suppliers need to collaborate closely with global and local cosmetic brands to develop products that meet specific regional demands [4]

中化新网讯 8月6日，营口仙人岛经济开发区与伊拉克卡尔巴拉工业城签署谅解备忘录，双方正式结 为"互助园区"，并围绕甲醇产业链、能源技术合作等领域达成多项共识。此次合作标志着仙人岛经开区 国际化步伐再提速，通过整合中伊两国资源、技术及市场优势，共同构建从原料生产到终端应用的甲醇 全产业链跨国合作新模式。 根据协议，双方将建立常态化合作机制，互设联络机构。伊方计划在仙人岛设立办事处或贸易公司，作 为其在中国东北地区的经贸合作窗口;仙人岛则将协助伊方对接中国能源装备及技术服务资源，推动双 方企业深度协作。 据悉，卡尔巴拉工业城地处伊拉克石油核心产区，拥有丰富的油田伴生气资源，而仙人岛经开区作为辽 宁省重点化工产业基地，具备成熟的甲醇储运、深加工及油醇共炼技术。双方合作将实现资源互补，形 成"伊拉克原料生产—中国技术转化—全球市场应用"的产业链闭环。 仙人岛经开区负责人表示，甲醇作为清洁燃料和化工原料，在全球能源转型中扮演重要角色。通过本次 合作，仙人岛将打造"中东原料+中国技术+国际市场"的甲醇产业标杆，未来还可拓展至绿氢、绿色甲 醇等新能源领域。 据介绍，此次合作是"一带一路"倡议下国际产能合作的创新实践，通过甲 ...