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Core Viewpoint - The successful launch of the ExxonMobil Huizhou Ethylene Project marks a significant milestone in the development of the petrochemical industry in Guangdong, enhancing self-sufficiency in high-quality raw materials and reducing import dependence on high-performance polyolefins [2][3][4]. Group 1: Project Overview - The ExxonMobil Huizhou Ethylene Project has a total investment exceeding $10 billion, with Phase I including a flexible feed steam cracking unit with an annual capacity of 1.6 million tons of ethylene and production units for 2.65 million tons of polyethylene and polypropylene [2][4]. - The project is the first major petrochemical project wholly owned by a U.S. company in China and is one of the first seven major foreign investment projects approved by the state [2][3]. Group 2: Industry Impact - The project is expected to significantly increase the self-sufficiency rate of high-quality raw materials such as metallocene polyethylene and high-end polypropylene in China, thereby promoting the transformation and upgrading of Guangdong's petrochemical industry [2][4]. - The establishment of the project is part of a broader trend in Guangdong, where multiple petrochemical projects are being developed, including a successful trial run of a 200,000 tons/year mixed waste plastic resource utilization project by Dongyue Chemical [2][3]. Group 3: Regional Development - Guangdong has developed five major integrated refining and chemical bases, including Guangzhou, Huizhou Daya Bay, Zhanjiang Donghai Island, Maoming, and Jieyang Dannan Sea, forming a trillion-level petrochemical industry chain [2][9]. - The Daya Bay Petrochemical Industrial Park has seen significant investment, with 125 projects totaling 332.4 billion yuan, and is expected to achieve an industrial output value of 267 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a growth of 13.9% [5][9]. Group 4: Future Prospects - By 2027, Guangdong aims to achieve an annual production capacity of 5.4 million tons of ethylene and 6.6 million tons of high-end polyolefins, with a strategic focus on energy efficiency and water efficiency [6]. - The development of the Huizhou Ethylene Project and other major projects is expected to further enhance the region's position as a global petrochemical industry hub, contributing to the construction of a world-class petrochemical industry base [6][10].