加快清洁能源替代，推动河南铝产业高端、绿色转型

Core Viewpoint - The implementation plan for the high-quality development of the aluminum industry in Henan from 2025 to 2027 aims to support the extension of the industrial chain and promote the integration of recycled aluminum with aluminum processing, providing significant guidance for the province's transition to a high-end and green aluminum industry [1] Group 1: Industry Overview - Henan is a major aluminum production province in China, with an aluminum output exceeding 12 million tons in 2024, ranking second in the country after Shandong [1] - The province has a complete aluminum processing industrial chain, with advantages increasingly evident in the mid and downstream processing sectors, which are extending into deep processing of aluminum [1][3] - Despite a complete industrial foundation, over 80% of aluminum products in Henan are used in low-end applications such as construction materials and packaging, contributing only a quarter of the downstream industry's total output value [2] Group 2: Future Development Goals - By 2025, Henan aims to achieve an advanced aluminum-based materials industry scale of 400 billion yuan, ranking among the top three in the country in terms of comprehensive competitiveness [3] - The total aluminum production in Henan is projected to reach approximately 14 million tons by 2030, with aluminum-based new materials consumption expected to account for half of this total [3] Group 3: Strategic Recommendations - The province should focus on deep processing to enhance innovation and cluster development, particularly in the aluminum foil and aluminum products sectors, while promoting high-performance aluminum materials [4] - There is a need to scale up the recycled aluminum industry and improve its high-value utilization, establishing resource recycling centers and enhancing the recycling and processing chain [5] - Accelerating the adoption of clean energy in the aluminum industry and establishing a carbon emission accounting system is crucial for promoting green transformation and enhancing competitiveness [6]