Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-03 03:15Core Viewpoint - The recent visit of Zheng Deyan, the new head of the Shandong Provincial Energy Bureau, to Qingdao highlights the focus on energy supply security and energy transition, particularly through collaboration with China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) [1][4][11]. Group 1: Energy Supply and Infrastructure - Zheng Deyan's visit included inspections of Sinopec's LNG receiving station and the photovoltaic hydrogen production project, emphasizing the importance of stable natural gas supply and safety in production [1][4]. - Shandong Province faces significant pressure in ensuring natural gas supply, with a reported consumption of 23.66 billion cubic meters in 2021, marking an 11% increase year-on-year [4][5]. - The Qingdao LNG receiving station, operational since November 2014, is the only LNG terminal in Shandong, with an annual gas supply capacity of 16.5 billion cubic meters [5][7]. Group 2: Renewable Energy Initiatives - The Qingdao LNG receiving station has been upgraded to an international transit station, significantly alleviating energy supply pressures in North China, with nearly 50 million tons of resources received and approximately 54 billion cubic meters of gas supplied by July 2023 [7][8]. - The newly established floating photovoltaic project in Qingdao is China's first industrial operational floating solar project, generating 16.7 million kWh of green electricity annually and reducing CO2 emissions by 14,000 tons [8][9]. Group 3: Collaboration with Local Government - The partnership between Sinopec and Qingdao has been strengthened through capital operations, with Qingdao Energy Group acquiring a stake in Sinopec's LNG company, enhancing the city's gas supply capabilities [17][20]. - The collaboration aims to develop a comprehensive energy supply system, addressing both urban energy security and industrial development needs [20][21]. - The ongoing discussions about the relocation of Qingdao Petrochemical highlight the need for further cooperation in emerging industries and refining sectors [21][22].