Resource Overview - Tongliao City has identified coal reserves of 11 billion tons, natural soda reserves of approximately 2.077 billion tons, and rock salt resources of 1.56 billion tons, providing a solid foundation for the development of the chemical new materials industry [1] - The city produces over 8 billion kilograms of high-quality corn annually, which supports the corn-based biochemistry and biopharmaceutical industries [1] Industrial Development - Tongliao is optimizing its industrial structure by developing new coal chemical, corn biochemistry, and other industrial clusters, with several industrial parks recognized as chemical concentration areas by the Inner Mongolia government [1] - The Zhonghua Chemical (Inner Mongolia) New Materials Co., Ltd. has established a project with an annual production capacity of 300,000 tons of coal-based ethylene glycol, transforming traditional coal chemical perceptions [2][3] Economic Impact - The ethylene glycol project has attracted an investment of 6.414 billion yuan, expected to generate an annual output value exceeding 1.5 billion yuan and create 2,000 jobs [3] - The local government has invested approximately 2.1 billion yuan in infrastructure to support the project, revitalizing previously idle facilities [3] Corn Biochemical Industry - Tongliao's corn production accounts for 28.8% of Inner Mongolia's total and 3.05% of the national total, with a focus on developing a complete corn biopharmaceutical industry chain [4][5] - The Kaidu Biopharmaceutical Development Zone aims to become the largest corn fermentation base in the country, with 106 enterprises established, producing over 350 million tons of processed corn annually [5] Renewable Energy Integration - Tongliao has a total installed capacity of 14.1 million kilowatts of renewable energy, accounting for 59.68% of the city's total power capacity, facilitating the green transformation of the chemical industry [6][7] - The city is developing integrated projects that couple renewable energy with chemical production to reduce carbon emissions and support the "dual carbon" goals [7] Specialty Industries - The city is focusing on developing specialty industries, including salt and soda chemical industries, leveraging its abundant natural resources [8][9] - The Naiman Banner has over 2 billion tons of identified natural soda resources, which are expected to attract downstream industries and enhance the overall competitiveness of the chemical sector [9]