PBF总裁兼首席执行官马特·卢西表示，团队正全力确保炼厂安全恢复全面运营，感谢当地社区、康特 拉科斯塔县监管机构及湾区空气质量管理区的支持，助力炼厂重返市场以满足加州能源需求。 中化新网讯 1月5日，PBF能源公司披露加利福尼亚州马丁内斯炼厂重建最新进展。该炼厂曾于2025年2 月1日发生火灾，原计划2025年年底重启，现重建工作将推进至2月，预计3月初达成计划运营产能。目 前，厂区公用设施及部分闲置设备已启动调试，将按工程进度分阶段重启，并完成质量管控流程。 财务方面，炼厂修复相关费用主要由保险覆盖，公司需承担3000万美元免赔额。2025年，PBF已累计获 得扣除免赔额后的未指定用途保险赔偿金8.9亿美元，后续保险赔付金额将依据实际损失核算。此外， PBF计划2026年在旗下炼油系统开展常规维护及多次检修工作。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The collaboration between Covestro and Pludite at the 2026 CES highlights the launch of the Elite100 low-carbon charging station, which utilizes Covestro's Bayblend RE polycarbonate made from 25% recycled biomass, resulting in a carbon footprint reduction of over 20% compared to traditional models [1] Group 1: Product Features - The Elite100 charging station's shell is made from Covestro's Bayblend RE polycarbonate, which has excellent impact strength and meets UL94V-0 flame retardant standards, ensuring safe operation of the equipment [1] - The new charging station incorporates a 25% share of renewable raw materials, effectively reducing the product's carbon footprint [1] Group 2: Sustainability and Innovation - Bayblend RE is part of Covestro's Circular Economy (CQ) product line, with a minimum of 25% alternative raw material content in CQ-labeled products [1] - The collaboration demonstrates that innovative materials can accelerate the transition to more sustainable solutions in the rapidly growing portable power market, helping customers reduce their environmental footprint and promote the circular economy [1]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the acquisition of non-operating interests in four blocks of the Vaca Muerta shale region in Argentina by Dalian Resources from Baume Energy, marking a strategic expansion in a significant unconventional basin [1] Group 1: Acquisition Details - Dalian Resources has signed an asset purchase agreement with Baume Energy to acquire non-operating interests in four blocks located in the Neuquén Basin [1] - The financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed [1] - Baume Energy will continue to be responsible for the operations of the acquired assets [1] Group 2: Strategic Importance - The acquisition is part of Dalian Resources' strategy to establish a long-term presence in Vaca Muerta by combining both operating and non-operating interests [1] - The CEO of Dalian Resources highlighted Vaca Muerta as one of the most attractive shale regions globally, indicating the company's intent to further invest in Argentina [1] Group 3: Operational Synergies - The collaboration aims to enhance the development of the four blocks, with Dalian Resources expected to bring technical expertise to reduce risks and improve operational efficiency [1] - Dalian Resources will participate as a non-operating partner, facilitating knowledge sharing in reservoir characterization, development planning, completion design, operational practices, and infrastructure development [1] - The recent series of transactions in Argentina aligns with the company's long-term value strategy for participating in the development of top-tier unconventional resources globally [1]

Core Insights - Natural gas is becoming the only fossil fuel expected to see significant growth in global primary energy consumption due to its low-carbon transition attributes and flexible applications, particularly driven by rising demand in Asian markets [1] - The natural gas market in sub-Saharan Africa is reshaping the continent's development landscape, with the focus shifting from traditional hubs in North Africa to sub-Saharan regions, which hold over 70% of Africa's recoverable natural gas resources [1] Group 1 - Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to be the core engine for natural gas production growth, with LNG exports expected to surge from 35.7 billion cubic meters in 2024 to 98 billion cubic meters by 2034, representing an increase of nearly 175% [1] - The "Gas Decade" initiative in Nigeria is advancing with over $8 billion in final investment decisions for natural gas projects in the past 18 months, supported by significant infrastructure developments [2] - The cross-border gas field development between Senegal and Mauritania is expected to yield over 150 trillion cubic feet of recoverable reserves, with LNG production and exports anticipated to commence by 2025 [2] Group 2 - Mozambique is emerging rapidly with over 150 trillion cubic feet of recoverable reserves, as TotalEnergies plans to restart a $20 billion LNG project, with Indian companies holding a 40% stake and securing sales rights [2] - The Tanzanian LNG project, backed by Shell and Norway's Equinor, aims for a production capacity of 10 million tons per year, with a target operational date in 2029 [2] - The maturation of the sub-Saharan LNG market is attributed to a combination of resource endowment, market demand, policy optimization, technological innovation, and regional cooperation, despite challenges such as regional instability and weak infrastructure [3]

根据实际运行数据，此次国产化机组经济效益显著：单台采购价从1400万元降至709万元，12套机组可 节约设备购置费8292万元；12套机组年节电960万千瓦时、节约电费480万元。同时，机组供货周期缩 短、检修维护成本降低，为同类装置关键设备的国产化替代与自主可控积累了宝贵经验。 中化新网讯 日前，国内首套自主研发的贫胺液泵及液力透平机组在中原油田普光分公司天然气净化厂 投运，机组各项性能指标达到国际先进水平。 据介绍，普光气田天然气净化厂是我国首个百亿方级高含硫天然气净化基地，其中的贫胺液泵及液力透 平机组是天然气净化装置的核心设备。装置此前采用的进口机组已超期服役16年，设备老化严重，故障 隐患凸显，且因工艺参数调整长期偏离最优运行区间，贫胺液泵、液力透平流量仅为原高效点的57.5% 和68.3%，能耗居高不下。加之进口设备存在价格高、检修久、配件滞后等问题，严重制约装置高效稳 定运行。 为此，该公司积极响应国家节能降碳政策，抢抓高端装备国产化战略机遇，将该项目列为中国石化重点 科技攻关任务，组织专业团队展开自主研发。项目团队创新性地将泵反转运行理论与涡轮泵设计理念深 度融合，开发出具有自主知识产权的新型 ...

步入2026年，聚丙烯产业链依旧延续2025年四季度以来的惨淡行情。新的一年，聚丙烯产业链依然处于 供多需少的困境中，产业链整体上行动力不足，或将延续低迷走势。 成本震荡深跌 作为聚丙烯的核心原料，丙烯市场在2025年传统旺季"银十"成色严重不足，受检修重启叠加新增产能释 放的利空影响，生产企业持续让利，行情震荡深跌。 生意社分析师表示，进入2025年11月，阳煤恒通与鑫泰石化装置停车检修，宁波金发、东华能源张家 港、天津渤化等丙烷脱氢装置陆续重启，价格持续走跌，山东丙烯市场价格一度降至5600元(吨价，下 同)，触及近年来新低，比2025年年内高点下跌22%。 此后生产企业挺价心态偏积极，市场也走出一波触底反弹行情，但自2025年12月中旬开始，丙烯价格进 入下行通道，再度跌至年内低位。 数据显示，2025年四季度，山东丙烯市场均价不足6000元，环比下降7.44%，同比下降13.81%。 市场人士表示，造成丙烯市场下行的重要因素是产能增速过快。2025年国内丙烯总产能预计攀升至7758 万吨，增长率预计为10.42%，导致行业供需错配压力进一步加剧。2025年四季度国内丙烯总供应量预 计环比增长3.21% ...

Group 1 - The 2025 Intelligent Manufacturing Innovation Development Forum was held in Taicang, Jiangsu Province, focusing on the theme of "Prospective Outlook for the 14th Five-Year Plan" to advance China's intelligent manufacturing sector [1] - The consensus at the forum emphasized that artificial intelligence (AI) will fundamentally disrupt traditional production models, management methods, and business paradigms in industrial enterprises [1] - Experts suggested that companies should strategically prepare for AI integration into their operations to create safe, efficient, green, and sustainable factories that lead global industry trends [1] Group 2 - The general manager of Huazhong CNC highlighted that CNC systems are the "brain" of CNC machine tools, determining their functionality, performance, and reliability [2] - Experts reached a consensus on the need to accelerate the transition of CNC machine tools from "digital generation" to "intelligent generation" with the application of AI technology [2] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's Equipment Center aims to enhance strategic guidance for intelligent manufacturing and optimize industry services to elevate the sector during the 14th Five-Year Plan [2]

Core Insights - Jiangxi Province's Industrial and Information Technology Department announced a list of 24 typical application scenarios for artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing for the year 2025 [1] Group 1: AI Application Scenarios - Eight scenarios related to chemicals, new materials, lithium batteries, and photovoltaic new energy were included in the list [1] - Key applications include health management and predictive maintenance for critical production equipment at Jiangxi Guangyuan New Materials Co., Ltd. [1] - Advanced process control for coating at Nanchang Xinwanda New Energy Co., Ltd. is also featured [1] - Jiangxi Ganfeng Lithium Technology Co., Ltd. is implementing intelligent solutions based on machine learning and machine translation [1] - Yichun Guoxuan Battery Co., Ltd. is utilizing AI for intelligent selection in the lithium battery cutting and rolling process [1] - Yichun Longpan Times Lithium Technology Co., Ltd. has developed a monitoring platform for critical equipment operation status in lithium carbonate production using AI recognition [1] - Yichun Junzhi Electromechanical Technology Co., Ltd. is applying fully automated production scenarios for lithium-ion battery top covers [1]

步入2026年，聚丙烯产业链依旧延续2025年四季度以来的惨淡行情。新的一年，聚丙烯产业链依然处于 供多需少的困境中，产业链整体上行动力不足，或将延续低迷走势。 成本震荡深跌 作为聚丙烯的核心原料，丙烯市场在2025年传统旺季"银十"成色严重不足，受检修重启叠加新增产能释 放的利空影响，生产企业持续让利，行情震荡深跌。 生意社分析师表示，进入2025年11月，阳煤恒通与鑫泰石化装置停车检修，宁波金发、东华能源张家 港、天津渤化等丙烷脱氢装置陆续重启，价格持续走跌，山东丙烯市场价格一度降至5600元(吨价，下 同)，触及近年来新低，比2025年年内高点下跌22%。 供应端压力仍是当前聚丙烯市场的核心制约因素。2025年内，聚丙烯新增产能集中释放的影响持续发 酵，内蒙古宝丰、裕龙石化等多套新装置已稳定产出合格产品，行业整体开工率在2025年年底前已经升 至近80%，货源供应保持充足。从产量来看，低熔共聚产量同比增加5%，中熔共聚产量增加12%，高熔 共聚产量增加16%。 山东睿阳化工贸易有限公司总经理王春明表示，目前聚丙烯价格处于相对低位，且部分下游企业存在节 前短暂补库需求，有望为价格提供阶段性托举动能。待今年 ...

Core Viewpoint - Qinghai Salt Lake Industry Co., Ltd. announced the acquisition of a 51% stake in Minmetals Salt Lake Co., Ltd. for a cash payment of 4.605 billion yuan, making Minmetals Salt Lake a subsidiary of Qinghai Salt Lake [1] Group 1: Acquisition Details - The acquisition price for the 51% stake in Minmetals Salt Lake is set at 4.605 billion yuan [1] - After the transaction, Minmetals Salt Lake will become a controlling subsidiary of Qinghai Salt Lake [1] Group 2: Strategic Considerations - The acquisition aligns with the national strategy to accelerate the development of a world-class salt lake industry base [1] - It aims to promote internal integration and development of the salt lake industry cluster, optimizing resource allocation [1] - The transaction fulfills the controlling shareholder's commitment to avoid competition within the same industry, enhancing the operational independence and compliance of the listed company [1] Group 3: Minmetals Salt Lake's Operations - Minmetals Salt Lake's main products include lithium carbonate, lithium phosphate, lithium hydroxide, and potassium chloride [1] - The company has established lithium carbonate production capacity of 15,000 tons/year, lithium phosphate capacity of 2,000 tons/year, lithium hydroxide capacity of 1,000 tons/year, and potassium fertilizer capacity of 300,000 tons/year [1] - Minmetals Salt Lake's lithium salt products lead the industry in yield, quality, and cost metrics [1] - The company is involved in key national research projects, including one focused on "Key Technologies for the Exploitation and Comprehensive Utilization of Salt Lake Resources" [1]