Core Viewpoint - The soil remediation industry in China is in a growth phase, driven by increasing awareness of soil pollution and regulatory measures, despite facing fluctuations in project numbers and investment amounts [1][4][8]. Group 1: Industry Overview - The soil and groundwater remediation industry in China has developed in three stages: incubation, growth, and stabilization, with the current phase being growth [1]. - The industry has gained attention since the early 2000s due to the severe soil pollution issues resulting from rapid industrialization and inadequate environmental regulations [1]. Group 2: Project Scale and Investment - The scale of soil remediation projects is approximately 10.1 billion yuan, with a total of 1,426 projects initiated in 2024, an increase of 309 projects from the previous year [2]. - However, the total investment in soil remediation projects saw a significant decline in 2024, amounting to 10.09 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 48% [2]. Group 3: Future Development Trends - The demand for soil remediation in China is substantial, but it will be released in a rational and conservative manner, based on a risk management approach [4][8]. - Future growth in the industry is expected to be characterized by a more systematic approach, improved regulatory frameworks, and a focus on environmentally friendly development [4][8]. - Consulting projects, which include technical services, project supervision, effect evaluation, and design, are anticipated to continue growing rapidly as the industry matures [4][8].