智通财经网·2025-08-01 06:25Group 1 - The petrochemical industry is set to implement a stable growth work plan aimed at structural adjustment, supply optimization, and the elimination of outdated production capacity [1][2] - The National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology are focusing on old petrochemical facilities that have reached their design lifespan or have been in operation for over 20 years, promoting their green, intelligent, and safe transformation [2][3] - Key petrochemical products such as acrylic acid, polyester filament, methanol, and PTA have a significant proportion of outdated capacity, which may benefit leading companies if stricter standards for old facilities are enforced [3] Group 2 - The upcoming stable growth work plan will address issues of low-price disorderly competition and encourage companies to enhance product quality while facilitating the orderly exit of outdated capacity [1][2] - Price and profitability for chemical products are expected to decline in 2025, with specific decreases projected for acrylic acid (18%), polyester filament (8%), methanol (10%), and PTA (1%), alongside significant drops in gross margins [3] - The draft amendment to the Price Law aims to optimize market conditions and competition order, addressing issues related to unfair pricing behaviors, particularly in the context of platform and digital economies [4]