Core Viewpoint - Dazhou is leveraging its abundant natural gas and lithium-potassium resources to transform from a resource extraction area to an industrial powerhouse, aiming for significant economic growth through strategic resource utilization [3][4][5]. Group 1: Resource Development - Dazhou's natural gas reserves are estimated at 720 billion cubic meters, with cumulative extraction reaching 134 billion cubic meters, indicating a need to accelerate extraction efforts [8]. - The city has a significant sulfur production capacity, accounting for approximately 25% of the national total, but local conversion rates are low at 15.24%, highlighting inefficiencies in resource utilization [5][6]. - The establishment of the Dazhou Energy Industry Development Bureau aims to enhance the integration of resource extraction and utilization across all sectors [6][7]. Group 2: Industrial Strategy - Dazhou is focusing on two major trillion-yuan resource engines: natural gas and lithium-potassium, to drive industrial growth [4][5]. - The city has identified five key industrial pathways for development, including natural gas chemicals and new potassium fertilizer chemicals, to attract investment [8][9]. - Recent projects, such as the 230 billion yuan advanced manufacturing park, are expected to significantly increase natural gas consumption and contribute to local industrial output [11][12]. Group 3: Investment and Economic Impact - Dazhou has successfully attracted multiple large-scale projects, including a 170 billion yuan lithium battery zero-carbon industry park and a 100 billion yuan lithium salt recycling project, which are set to enhance the local economy [12]. - The cumulative value of new projects is projected to exceed 200 billion yuan, potentially creating a new industrial landscape for Dazhou [12].