Core Viewpoint - Liao Yang Petroleum Steel Pipe Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is accelerating its international expansion while fulfilling domestic pipeline production tasks, achieving significant international trade exports in the first ten months of the year [1][2] Group 1: International Expansion - The company completed international trade exports of 635.413 tons of steel pipes in the first ten months of this year [1] - A significant order for spiral steel pipes weighing over 600 tons was successfully delivered to Saudi Arabia, marking the company's first international project order of the year [2] - The successful delivery of this order lays a solid foundation for expanding overseas markets and enhances the company's experience in producing large-diameter, thick-walled, and high-strength steel pipes [2] Group 2: Operational Challenges and Solutions - The company faced challenges such as differences in wall thickness, material, and high project standards for the Saudi Arabian order, which required a specialized team to ensure timely and high-quality completion [1] - A dedicated team was formed, consisting of technical experts and core production staff, to tackle the complexities of the project [1] Group 3: Future Strategies - The company plans to deepen market structure adjustments by continuously exploring overseas markets and focusing on international pipeline projects [2] - There will be an emphasis on strengthening technology talent development and research, accelerating new product development, and conducting feasibility studies for new energy projects to drive high-quality growth [2]

10月22日，笔者受邀参加潞安化工丰喜集团职工职业技能大赛。走进丰喜泉稷能源有限公司(以下简称 丰喜泉稷)考点时，笔者发现厂区内的造粒塔不冒烟，不由发出疑问："这是临时停车了吗?" "没有停车，从去年10月完成尿素造粒塔干法除尘改造后到现在，装置稳定运行一年了，这种无烟状态 早就是厂区常态了。"丰喜泉稷党委书记、董事长郭翔说，该公司以智能管控夯实技改基础，以政策导 向推进技改落地，最终实现颗粒物超低排放。 智能管控夯实技改基础 据郭翔介绍，丰喜泉稷自建立之初，就以智能与绿色"双驱动"布局发展，2019年成功入选山西省省级智 能制造示范企业，为环保技术改造埋下"智能伏笔"。 丰喜泉稷核心生产区搭建的智能中控系统，接入全厂1200余个传感器，其中针对造粒塔布局200余个点 位，实时监测温度、压力、物料流量及废气尿素含量等关键数据，数据传输频率10秒/次。系统通过内 置算法分析数据动态调控生产参数。在造粒环节，该公司会根据原料湿度自动调整加热功率，既避免因 参数失衡导致的粉尘过量产生，又减少无效能耗，单环节能耗较传统生产模式降低8%，年节省能耗成 本约45万元。这种全流程数据化管控，让生产环节的环保风险点可实时监测 ...

Core Viewpoint - Shanghai Petrochemical has established a refined, transparent, and standardized waste material disposal system to maximize the value of waste materials, achieving significant financial results by the end of September [1] Group 1: Waste Material Disposal Achievements - As of September, the company completed 181 waste material disposal transactions, generating a profit of 30 million yuan [1] - The total amount of waste materials disposed of reached 3,562.52 tons, with a recovery amount of 989.73 thousand yuan [1] - The company disposed of 2,926 units of waste equipment, recovering 22.25 million yuan [1] Group 2: Innovative Mechanisms and Compliance - Shanghai Petrochemical implemented a "two-stage public bidding" mechanism to ensure the legality and transparency of waste material disposal [1] - The company conducts strict qualification reviews for recycling vendors, allowing only qualified vendors to participate in the bidding process [1] - A regular supervision mechanism is in place, including unannounced inspections of recycling vendor sites and monthly tracking of the final flow of disposed materials [1] Group 3: Financial Impact and Efficiency - The implementation of the public bidding mechanism resulted in an additional profit of 286.86 thousand yuan this year [1] - Overall efficiency improvements amounted to 8.1578 million yuan [1]

Group 1 - The Latin American chemical industry is facing significant pressure on profits due to excessive imports and declining local production [1][2] - The region has become a dumping ground for various chemical products, exacerbated by global supply surplus and low pricing [1][2] - Mexico's state-owned oil company, Pemex, has seen a nearly 75% decline in petrochemical production over recent years, contributing to increased imports to fill the supply gap [1][2] Group 2 - Brazil is experiencing low demand, falling prices, and profit pressures from both local production and imports, despite protective measures [2] - Mexico's natural gas production has decreased by one-third over the past 15 years, leading to a reliance on U.S. imports for 70% of its consumption [2] - Infrastructure bottlenecks in Mexico, including saturated ports and overloaded rail and road networks, are complicating the chemical industry's logistics [2] Group 3 - Mexico has implemented aggressive trade protection measures similar to U.S. policies, including tariffs on chemical products with significant import increases [3] - The USMCA agreement allows for tariffs on chemical products imported from Asia with increases over 300%, while other countries with free trade agreements are exempt [3] - The key challenge remains local production capabilities, as many companies in Brazil and Latin America rely heavily on imports for intermediate products [3]

在中沙古雷乙烯项目第六次高层会上，中石化宁波工程公司(以下简称"宁波工程公司")一举荣获"EHSS 管理金旗单位"和"最佳EPC承包商"两项最高荣誉，同时获评"优秀EPC承包商"和"水韵匠心先锋奖"，成 为项目启动以来唯一在同一周期包揽四项大奖的参建单位，也是首家摘得"EHSS管理金旗"的承包商， 充分展现了公司在项目全周期管理中的专业实力与服务水准。 在中沙古雷乙烯等国际化工程项目实践中，彭光艳团队不仅显著提升了跨文化团队协作能力，更构建了 国际标准与中国管理模式有机融合的新型管理体系，为中国石化炼化工程技术服务打造具有全球竞争力 的"国家名片"提供了重要支撑。 宁波工程公司当前正在加快建设行业领先的科技型创新型国际工程公司，通过优化全球市场布局、深化 国际合作等举措，全面提升在国际炼油化工工程领域的市场竞争力和合作水平。从业二十载，彭光艳从 一名粉体工程专业工程师逐步成长为国际EPC项目经理，其历程不仅体现了公司完善的项目人才培养体 系成效，更生动展现了以她为代表的项目管理者精益求精的专业追求和勇于担当的精神风貌，为公司提 升行业影响力与品牌美誉度作出了重要贡献。 在国际工程实践中，彭光艳始终秉持"细节决 ...

Core Viewpoint - Honeywell has developed a new system that converts biomass into ready-to-use renewable fuels, offering a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional marine fuels, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and gasoline [1] Group 1: Technology and Innovation - The innovative bio-crude upgrading technology utilizes agricultural and forestry by-products to transform waste into a cheap and abundant biomass source [1] - The renewable marine fuel produced has a higher energy density compared to existing biofuels, allowing for extended vessel range without the need for expensive engine modifications [1] - The key selling point of this product is its compatibility with existing engine infrastructure, enabling the use of biofuels without requiring changes [1] Group 2: Market Demand and Cost Efficiency - Honeywell's modular bio-crude upgrading technology is designed to save costs across all stages from installation to refining [1] - The maritime industry urgently needs immediately available and cost-effective renewable fuels, which Honeywell aims to address through its innovative solutions [1]

Core Viewpoint - Indonesia plans to implement a mandatory standard of 10% bioethanol blending in gasoline by 2027 as part of its strategy to reduce fuel import dependence [1] Group 1: Government Initiatives - The Indonesian government is focusing on expanding the use of biofuels made from palm oil and sugarcane to achieve higher energy self-sufficiency [1] - The implementation of the 10% bioethanol blending standard is expected to require 1.4 million kiloliters of bioethanol [1] Group 2: Production and Supply Challenges - The Indonesian Ethanol Producers Association reports that the annual production capacity of bioethanol in 2024 is projected to be 303,325 kiloliters, but the actual production is only 160,946 kiloliters [1] - The country imported 11,829 kiloliters of bioethanol, while domestic demand last year was 125,937 kiloliters, with exports reaching 46,839 kiloliters [1] Group 3: Alternative Raw Materials - Cassava, corn, and sugarcane are identified as alternative raw materials for ethanol production [1]

Group 1 - Javier Milei's overwhelming victory in the recent midterm elections is seen as a pathway to normalize Argentina's struggling economy, according to industry insiders in the chemical sector [1] - The election results reflect a strong rejection from voters of the previous subsidy model, which is favorable for economic recovery [1] - The victory of Milei's "La Libertad Avanza" party has led to a surge in Argentina's asset markets, with significant stock market gains and an appreciation of the peso against the dollar [1] Group 2 - Analysts from Capital Economics indicate that the peso is still overvalued by 25% to 35%, despite the recent market movements [1] - There is an increased risk of disorderly depreciation in the near term, but the election victory provides the government with an opportunity to adjust the exchange rate in an orderly manner, promoting economic normalization [1]

Core Viewpoint - Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to explore potential collaboration on BPCL's proposed new refinery and petrochemical complex near Ramayapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh [1] Group 1: Project Details - The proposed facility aims to have a refining capacity of 9 to 12 million tons per year, with an investment of 1 trillion Indian Rupees [1] - The project has received necessary statutory approvals and has secured 6,000 acres of land from the Andhra Pradesh government [1] - The Ramayapatnam refining complex will include a steam cracking unit with an annual production of 1.5 million tons of ethylene, marking the first such facility in southern India [1] Group 2: Industry Context - The project is expected to commence commercial operations by 2030, supported by the Andhra Pradesh government [1] - The Indian refining industry is undergoing a transformation, increasingly relying on integration with the petrochemical sector [1] - BPCL is actively advancing its petrochemical initiatives, currently progressing on two major projects in Bina and Kochi, with a total investment of 540 billion Indian Rupees [1]

Core Viewpoint - SCG Chemicals reported a 4% year-on-year decline in sales for Q3, totaling 51.1 billion Thai Baht, primarily due to weak product prices. The net loss widened from 1.4 billion Thai Baht in the same period last year to 3.9 billion Thai Baht, largely attributed to the initial startup costs of the Vietnam Long Son Petrochemical (LSP) complex [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - Q3 sales decreased by 4% year-on-year to 51.1 billion Thai Baht [1] - Net loss increased from 1.4 billion Thai Baht to 3.9 billion Thai Baht [1] - One-time startup costs for the LSP project are estimated to be between 200 million to 300 million Thai Baht [1] Group 2: Industry Context - The decline in profitability in the chemical industry is mainly due to increased supply in the region, fluctuations in raw material costs, and ongoing weak demand [1] - Despite market pressures, SCG Chemicals maintained an operating rate above the industry average for its olefin chain business, with healthy operating loads of 85% to 90% in its Thailand and Vietnam plants [1] Group 3: Operational Strategy - The company focuses on high-value-added products and the "SCGC Green Polymer" initiative to drive performance [1] - Total sales volume of PE and polypropylene (PP) reached 499,000 tons in Q3, including contributions from the LSP project [1] - SCG Chemicals plans to optimize LSP operations to enhance asset utilization and improve efficiency through maintaining optimal production loads [1]