Group 1 - The first comprehensive action plan for solid waste management in China has been released, aiming to establish a systematic approach to address solid waste issues [1] - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) plans to reduce both the generation and accumulation of industrial solid waste, targeting a "double reduction" goal [1] - In 2022, large-scale utilization projects for coal gangue and fly ash in nine provinces of the Yellow River basin reached 128, with over 100 million tons utilized [1] - In the Yangtze River basin, 24 large-scale projects for phosphogypsum utilization were conducted, with over 2.9 million tons utilized [1] Group 2 - The MEE will promote the closure and ecological restoration of tailings and slag sites that meet environmental standards, aiming to remediate over 60% of historical solid waste storage sites by 2030 [2] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) reported that the comprehensive utilization rate of major industrial solid waste in China has reached 57% [2] Group 3 - The MIIT emphasizes reducing the intensity of industrial solid waste generation through green design and manufacturing practices, particularly in key industries such as steel and petrochemicals [3] - The MIIT aims to enhance the comprehensive utilization of industrial solid waste and recycled resources, focusing on typical categories like smelting slag and phosphogypsum [3] - The MIIT will continue to implement industry standards and encourage technological innovation and quality control in sectors like scrap steel, copper, aluminum, paper, plastic, and used tires [3]

中化新网讯 1月8日，我国首份省市级"AI+制造"发展白皮书——《2025上海市"AI+制造"发展白皮书》 (以下简称《白皮书》)在2026"工赋上海"创新大会主论坛上正式发布。《白皮书》系统梳理了制造业应 用人工智能的总体态势和演进方向，集中呈现了上海推进"AI+制造"的阶段性成果，并擘画了上 海"AI+制造"的未来发展路径。 《白皮书》对当前制造业AI应用的问题与瓶颈进行了分析。调研显示，当前大部分制造企业仍然处在 浅尝或观望的阶段，影响其投入AI应用的主要原因，一是担心"建不起"，二是担心"用不好"。这背后既 有数据、语料、人才等基础资源不足、模型能力和智能体工作机理局限性的客观瓶颈，也有企业自身在 认知、组织方面尚未做好准备的主观因素。 针对上海下一阶段"AI+制造"的发展，《白皮书》从强化政策统筹、持续打造示范场景，建立联合创新 基地、培育产业生态、补足短中长期人才缺口等五个方面提出宏观政策性建议。其中提出，企业AI应 用场景的落地已被证明需要技术人员和业务人员的长期共创。上海可在已建成的关键要素平台和融合创 新基地的基础上，依托既有的企业技术中心、联合实验室、制造业创新中心等创新机构建设体系，开展 ...

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]

Core Viewpoint - The successful initial power supply of the hydrogen production substation for the integrated green ammonia project in Eerduoke Banner, undertaken by China Chemical Engineering Fourth Construction Co., Ltd. (referred to as "the company"), marks a significant achievement in the company's "Big Push in the Fourth Quarter, Winning the 14th Five-Year Plan" campaign initiated in 2025 [1] Group 1 - The company has launched a campaign from October to December 2025 to mobilize employees towards achieving annual production and operational targets [1] - Several projects have commenced since the campaign began, including a 200,000-ton/year ethylene-based functional polyvinyl alcohol resin project for Jiangsu Wanhui New Materials Co., Ltd. and a petrochemical integration project for Hunan Petrochemical [1] - Major equipment installation tasks have been completed for the 300,000-ton/year nylon 6 polymerization project at Tianyue (Tianmen) New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. [1] Group 2 - The main structure of the central laboratory for the Shenhua Baotou coal-to-olefins project has been capped [1] - The non-ionic surfactant device project at the Zhanjiang integrated base has achieved mechanical completion [1] - The 36,000-ton lithium battery materials project for Baijierui (Jingmen) New Materials Co., Ltd. has been completed, and the first high-performance passenger car radial tire line at the Wanli Tire Cambodia base has successfully rolled off the production line [1]