Core Insights - The "AI Empowering Industrial Safety" forum at the 2026 "Gongfu Shanghai" Innovation Conference focused on the integration of AI and industrial safety, discussing new paths for technological innovation, industry collaboration, and risk prevention [1][2] Group 1: Government and Regulatory Perspectives - The head of the Cybersecurity Administration of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology emphasized the need to build a cybersecurity system that aligns with the characteristics of new industrialization during the 14th Five-Year Plan, advocating for a new security framework to support development [1] - The importance of systematic thinking in formulating new cybersecurity policies and enhancing the cybersecurity institutional framework was highlighted, along with the need for innovative security technologies driven by AI [1] Group 2: Industry Collaboration and Innovation - Experts from various sectors, including China Mobile and data analysis firms, shared their experiences in the "AI + Industrial Safety" domain, indicating a collaborative effort to enhance industrial cybersecurity [2] - The forum introduced the "Guanan Industrial Intelligent Security Matrix" and launched a tracking plan for the "Top Ten AI Security Risks in the Industrial Sector," aiming to gather insights for an AI security capability map [2] Group 3: Technological Advancements and Challenges - The dual-edged nature of technology was discussed, where AI not only enhances industrial efficiency but also reshapes the landscape of cybersecurity threats, necessitating stronger regulatory and protective measures [1] - The deputy director of the Shanghai Communications Administration called for a reinforced security regulatory framework and collaborative efforts to build a sustainable industrial internet security ecosystem [1]

Core Viewpoint - The "Work Plan for Stable Growth in the Petrochemical Industry (2025-2026)" emphasizes the importance of ensuring fertilizer production and supply stability, promoting innovation in various types of fertilizers, and achieving green and low-carbon transformation in the industry [1][2]. Group 1: Fertilizer Industry - The plan aims to optimize the management of minimum production plans for key fertilizer producers and enhance the integrated regulation system for production, transportation, storage, and sales [1]. - The nitrogen fertilizer industry is expected to see production capacities exceed 82 million tons for ammonia and 73 million tons for urea by 2025, leading to a potential oversupply situation [1]. - The industry is encouraged to focus on green and low-carbon transformation by reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions while upgrading to advanced, efficient equipment [1][2]. Group 2: Potash Fertilizer - The plan mentions the need to advance overseas oil, gas, and potash resource development through joint ventures, with significant potash resources identified in Laos [3]. - Chinese companies have established a production capacity of 3.5 million tons of potash in Laos, positioning it as a core supply base for overseas potash [3]. - The potash industry is evolving towards functional products and balanced capacity distribution, integrating services such as soil testing and smart logistics [3]. Group 3: Phosphate Fertilizer - The phosphate fertilizer industry aims to enhance resource utilization and value chain efficiency, focusing on extending, supplementing, and strengthening the industry chain [4]. - The industry is encouraged to innovate in technology, particularly in the efficient utilization of phosphate resources and the development of green production processes [4]. - The goal is to achieve comprehensive green transformation and ensure that all waste emissions meet standards while enhancing the utilization rate of by-products [4].

Core Insights - The "FracAgent V1.0 Intelligent Fracturing Design and Decision System" developed by China Petroleum Engineering Technology Research Institute has been officially launched, addressing the long-standing issue of foreign software dominating the fracturing software market in China, which is not well-suited for the country's complex geological conditions [1][2] Group 1 - The FracAgent V1.0 system is designed to empower unconventional oil and gas development, focusing on a core architecture of "one base and dual intelligence," utilizing a technology system of "one platform and two warehouses" to achieve coordinated control across cloud platforms, data warehouses, and algorithm warehouses [1] - The system's core advantages include the establishment of an integrated geological engineering data platform for centralized data integration and efficient reuse, an innovative dual-drive model of "AI large model + mechanism model" that enhances fracturing design efficiency by 80%, and strong construction risk warning and decision-making capabilities with over 90% accuracy [1][2] Group 2 - The system has reached L3 level semi-autonomous intelligence and has been deeply integrated with fracturing equipment, achieving software and hardware collaborative operations [2] - FracAgent V1.0 has been successfully applied in over 80 wells and 1,000 fracturing operations in key shale oil and gas areas, including Fuling and Puguang, covering various unconventional oil and gas reservoir types [2] - The system demonstrated its reliability by accurately predicting a pressure increase of 3-5 MPa 60 seconds in advance during a fracturing operation, allowing technicians to adjust parameters and avoid two sand blockage risks [2] - Future iterations of FracAgent V1.0 aim for greater intelligence, precision, and environmental sustainability, targeting an "L5 level" standard for nearly unmanned intelligent fracturing operations [2]

Core Viewpoint - Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd. has announced the resumption of its ethylene phase I facility at the Yantai industrial park after completing a raw material diversification upgrade aimed at optimizing production efficiency [1] Group 1 - The ethylene phase I facility, with a capacity of 1 million tons per year, was shut down for upgrades on June 3, 2025 [1] - The upgrade allows for a flexible feedstock approach, enabling the switch between ethane and propane as raw materials [1] - The facility has successfully completed the raw material transformation and is now producing qualified products from ethane cracking [1]

Core Insights - The European Commission released the "2025 EU Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard" report, highlighting that 25 Chinese chemical companies are among the top 2000 global industrial R&D investors [1] - The total R&D investment of the top 2000 companies is projected to reach €144.6 billion in 2024, accounting for over 90% of global corporate R&D investment [1] Group 1: R&D Investment Rankings - BASF leads the chemical industry with an annual R&D investment of €2.1 billion, ranking 121st overall [1][3] - Syngenta follows with €1.71 billion, ranking 149th, while Corteva ranks 194th with €1.35 billion [1][3] - The top ten chemical companies by R&D investment include Sumitomo Chemical, Dow, Mitsubishi Chemical, Asahi Kasei, IFF, and Firmenich [1] Group 2: Country Distribution - Japan has the highest number of chemical companies on the list with 27, followed by China with 25, the USA with 19, Germany with 8, and Switzerland with 5 [1] - The report indicates that the USA has 674 companies in the top 2000, while China has 581, and the EU and Japan contribute 318 and 192 companies, respectively [1]

Core Viewpoint - The successful long-term operation of the acrylonitrile and SAR facilities at CNOOC Fudao (Hainan) Chemical Co., Ltd. marks a strong start for the company's safety production efforts in 2026, emphasizing the importance of operational stability and efficiency improvements in core products [1][2]. Group 1: Acrylonitrile Facility Operations - The acrylonitrile facility achieved a 200-day long-term operation, which is crucial for enhancing the company's quality and efficiency [1]. - The operations team focused on problem-solving and refined management practices, resulting in the rectification of 62 deviations and exceeding operational stability rates from 88.9% to 97.5% [1]. - Equipment and process coordination was strengthened, addressing 112 equipment hazards, achieving a 100% online equipment integrity rate, and maintaining a leakage rate of 0.026‰, significantly below target values [1]. Group 2: SAR Facility Operations - The SAR facility's stable operation is vital for reinforcing the company's safety production framework, with a focus on "zero accidents and stable operations" [2]. - The operations team implemented a comprehensive risk prevention strategy, including strict adherence to job responsibilities and detailed inspection protocols [2]. - Technical teams successfully resolved multiple operational challenges, enhancing emergency response capabilities and ensuring early detection and resolution of potential hazards through thorough inspections [2]. - Future plans include optimizing operational parameters and improving team assessment mechanisms to achieve even longer periods of stable operation [2].

Group 1 - The first intelligent acoustic imaging detection system in China's offshore oil and gas engineering industry has been successfully applied at CNOOC Engineering's Tianjin Intelligent Manufacturing Base [1] - The system enhances the quality control of pressure equipment in offshore oil and gas engineering by enabling precise detection of critical areas such as welds and flange interfaces, ensuring safe and stable operation under high-pressure conditions [1] - Traditional detection methods were inefficient and posed safety risks in challenging environments; the new system innovatively incorporates acoustic imaging technology inspired by ship radar [1] Group 2 - The intelligent acoustic imaging system functions like a specialized "acoustic camera," utilizing a matrix of 136 high-sensitivity microphones, with a maximum detection range of 20 meters and a coverage angle exceeding 150 degrees [2] - The system improves detection efficiency by over 60% compared to traditional methods, achieving 100% accuracy; it has already been used to inspect over 1,600 welds and nearly 500 joints in Shell's Nigeria HI project [2]

中化新网讯近日，由中国化学（601117）工程第四建设有限公司(以下简称四化建)承建的深能鄂托克旗 风光制氢一体化合成绿氨项目制氢工程变电所一次受电成功。这是四化建在2025年开展"大干四季度、 决胜十四五"会战活动以来取得的又一收官成果。 为顺利完成2025年主要生产经营指标任务，四化建从2025年10月至12月底，在全公司部署开展了"大干 四季度、决胜十四五"会战活动，动员公司广大职工向年度目标任务发起最后冲刺。 自会战活动开展以来，由四化建承建的江苏皖维新材料有限公司年产20万吨乙烯法功能性聚乙烯醇树脂 项目、湖南石化乙烯炼化一体化炼油配套改造项目新建装置等先后开工，天岳(天门)新材料科技有限公 司30万吨/年尼龙6聚合项目全场8台大型设备等吊装任务完成，神华包头煤制烯烃项目中心化验室主体 结构等封顶，湛江一体化基地非离子表面活性剂装置项目等实现机械完工，百杰瑞(荆门)新材料有限公 司3.6万吨锂电材料项目等竣工，万力轮胎柬埔寨基地一期PCR项目成功实现首条高性能乘用子午线轮 胎下线，上海璞烯晶新能源专用聚烯烃特种材料项目(一期)等投产。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the completion of the main structure of Zhejiang Sugar Energy Technology Co., Ltd.'s "10,000-ton 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) production project," marking it as the world's first large-scale production line for 5-HMF [1] Group 1 - The project is the first industrialization project successfully incubated at the Daishan New Materials Research and Experiment Base [1] - The transition from pilot-scale production (1,000 tons) to industrial-scale production (10,000 tons) was achieved in just over two years [1] - The project leverages the gradient cultivation system of the Daishan pilot base, facilitating the critical link from technology research and development to industrial implementation [1] Group 2 - The project provides essential raw material support for the bio-based new materials industry chain [1]

中化新网讯 日前，由中石油蓝海公司负责建设的中石油蓝海(南通)中试基地签署《工程中间交接证 书》，由建设方移交运营方，迈出从工程建设转向正式运营的关键一步。 建设过程中，项目部科学统筹、明确节点目标，全面推行"平行作业+交叉施工"组织模式，有效压缩工 序等待时间。面对梅雨连绵、高温酷暑、台风侵袭等不利天气影响，项目团队主动灵活调整施工方案， 科学统筹作业时段，抢抓可作业窗口期，在进度推进上争分夺秒，在现场管理上精准发力。 在技术应用层面，项目团队积极推动工艺创新升级。针对钢结构连接板除锈环节，创新采用激光除锈工 艺，借助精准激光束高效清除钢材表面锈蚀、氧化皮及杂质，不仅除锈彻底、不损伤母材，更兼具无粉 尘污染、作业效率高等显著优势。 该项目总投资500亿元，是中国石油天然气集团与江苏省战略合作协议的重要组成部分。作为蓝海新材 料项目重要组成部分，蓝海(南通)中试基地是中国石油落实"双碳三新"战略、推动炼化业务绿色低碳转 型的关键载体，将承担中石油上海新材料研究院、石化院等研究院新技术工业化转化任务，打通科技成 果转化"最后一公里"。 在安全与质量管控上，项目部始终坚守"质量第一、安全为本"核心理念，建立健全" ...