Core Insights - The article highlights the development of the Yunmeng Salt Chemical Industrial Park in Guizhou, which has created a 30 billion yuan industrial cluster driven by innovation and a "five-chain symbiosis" model [1][2][8] Group 1: Industrial Development - The Yunmeng Salt Chemical Park has proven rock salt reserves exceeding 10 billion tons, accounting for over 30% of Hubei's total, with an average sodium chloride grade of over 98% [2] - The park has attracted nearly 100 enterprises, with 46 already in operation, establishing a symbiotic industrial network involving brine, hydrogen, chlorine, hydrochloric acid, and caustic soda [3][6] - The park's leading company, Hubei Gehua Huaxiang Chemical Co., produces 100,000 tons of caustic soda, 28 million cubic meters of hydrogen, and 85,000 tons of liquid chlorine annually, with over one-third of the gases supplied directly to other enterprises in the park [1][3] Group 2: Innovation and Technology - Technological innovation is identified as the core driver for high-quality development, with companies like Hubei Fudun Biochemical Technology Co. producing high-purity solvents and achieving significant purity improvements over a decade [4][5] - The park has established 27 high-tech enterprises and 3 national-level specialized "little giant" companies, indicating a strong focus on technological advancement [6] - Companies are also innovating in waste utilization, such as transforming waste mineral oil into gasoline and diesel with over 92% recovery rates [5] Group 3: Future Prospects - The second phase of Hubei Gehua Huaxiang's caustic soda project, with an annual capacity of 200,000 tons, is set to launch by the end of this year, significantly increasing production capacity [7] - The park is exploring zero-carbon energy solutions, including the development of hydrogen internal combustion engines and solid-state battery materials in collaboration with leading companies [7][8] - The local government aims to push the modern chemical industry output value to exceed 50 billion yuan within three years, positioning Yunmeng as a nationally recognized green salt chemical base [8]