Core Viewpoint - The development of China's marine economy must focus on high-quality growth and innovation, as emphasized by President Xi Jinping during the Central Financial Committee meeting [1] Group 1: Marine Economy Development - The Ministry of Natural Resources and the National Development and Reform Commission have jointly issued 19 tasks and policy measures to promote the large-scale utilization of marine energy [1] - The "Penghu" platform, China's first semi-submersible wave energy aquaculture platform, demonstrates how to achieve green power supply and intelligent deep-sea aquaculture [1][3] Group 2: Technological Advancements - The "Penghu" platform, designed by the Guangzhou Institute of Energy Research, is equipped with 60 kW wave energy and 60 kW solar power generation systems, along with energy storage devices and automated feeding systems [4][12] - The platform's design allows for significant automation, reducing the number of workers needed for aquaculture operations from five to two [4][11] Group 3: Successful Harvests - The "Penghu" platform successfully harvested 150,000 pounds of the valuable fish species, red drum, demonstrating its effectiveness in extreme marine conditions [6][7] - The "Gesheng 1" platform, a larger counterpart, has a capacity to cultivate 450 to 600 tons of fish, showcasing the scalability of these marine farming technologies [7][12] Group 4: Resilience and Future Plans - The "Penghu" platform successfully withstood the impact of Super Typhoon "Sula," which reached wind speeds of 61.5 meters per second, proving its robustness [14][15] - Future plans include the development of multi-energy complementary platforms that integrate wave, wind, and solar energy to enhance economic efficiency and sustainability in marine operations [15]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the achievements of the Ministry of Natural Resources in China during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, emphasizing the strengthening of natural resource management and the significant contributions of the marine economy to stable economic growth [2][5]. Group 1: Natural Resource Management - The Ministry of Natural Resources has effectively completed the goals of the "14th Five-Year Plan," enhancing the country's natural resource base [2][3]. - By the end of 2024, the total cultivated land area is expected to reach 1.94 billion acres, an increase of 28 million acres since 2020, ensuring the protection of arable land [3]. - The ministry has identified the quantity, distribution, and utilization status of 163 mineral resources, discovering 534 new large and medium-sized oil and gas fields and mineral sites [3]. - The total water resources in the country amount to 3.11 trillion cubic meters, with groundwater resources at 867.92 billion cubic meters [3]. Group 2: Marine Economy - The marine economy has become a crucial driver of economic growth, with the marine production value exceeding 10 trillion yuan, a 34% increase from the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan," accounting for 7.8% of the GDP [5]. - China has developed a comprehensive marine industry, leading the world in marine product output for 36 consecutive years [5]. - The marine oil and gas sector has become a key contributor, with marine crude oil production accounting for over 70% of the domestic increase in crude oil output [5]. - The marine tourism industry is projected to reach an added value of 1.6 trillion yuan in 2024, reflecting a growing interest in cruise tourism and marine education [5][8]. Group 3: Mining Breakthroughs - The Ministry has invested nearly 450 billion yuan in a new round of mineral exploration, achieving significant breakthroughs in energy resources, particularly in oil, natural gas, and uranium [9][10]. - Major discoveries include 10 large oil fields and 19 large gas fields, with significant geological reserves of coalbed methane in the Ordos Basin [9]. - New resource bases are emerging, such as the Dandong gold mine in Liaoning, which is expected to become a world-class gold mine with an estimated resource of nearly 1,500 tons [10]. - The discovery of lithium resources across a 2,800-kilometer belt in western China positions the country as a leader in the supply of critical minerals for new energy vehicles [10].

Core Viewpoint - The development of China's marine economy must focus on high-quality growth and innovation, as emphasized by President Xi Jinping during the Central Financial Committee meeting [1] Group 1: Marine Economy Development - The Ministry of Natural Resources and the National Development and Reform Commission have released 19 tasks and policy measures to promote the large-scale utilization of marine energy [1] - The "Penghu" platform, China's first semi-submersible wave energy aquaculture platform, demonstrates how to achieve green power supply and intelligent deep-sea aquaculture [1] Group 2: Aquaculture Innovations - The "Penghu" platform has successfully harvested 150,000 pounds of the valuable fish species, red drum, showcasing its effectiveness in aquaculture [4] - The platform's design allows for a significant reduction in labor, with the operational workforce decreasing from five to two for one "Penghu" platform, and from nine to three for the larger "Gesheng 1" platform [3][4] Group 3: Technological Advancements - The "Penghu" platform is equipped with a wave energy generation system of 60 kW and solar power generation of 60 kW, along with energy storage devices and automated feeding systems [3] - The research and development of wave energy technology began over 40 years ago, with significant advancements made since 2010, including the establishment of a marine renewable energy fund [6][7] Group 4: Resilience and Future Plans - The "Penghu" platform successfully withstood the impact of Super Typhoon "Sula," demonstrating its stability and resilience in extreme weather conditions [10][11] - Future plans include the development of a large floating multi-energy complementary platform that integrates wave, wind, and solar energy, aiming to enhance economic efficiency and sustainability in marine operations [11]

Group 1 - Guangdong's marine economy has ranked first in the country for 30 consecutive years, with a marine GDP expected to exceed 2 trillion yuan in 2024 [1][2] - The traditional marine industry in Guangdong has seen an added value of 680 billion yuan, growing by 7.5% year-on-year, while emerging marine industries have reached an added value of 41.1 billion yuan, with an 8.3% increase [2] - The offshore wind power industry in Guangdong has a cumulative installed capacity of 12.51 million kilowatts, increasing tenfold since the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan, making it the largest in the country [2] Group 2 - Guangdong is actively exploring new paths for the integrated development of marine energy, balancing development and protection [3] - Innovative projects such as the world's largest typhoon-resistant wind-fishing integrated platform and the first semi-submersible wave energy aquaculture platform have been established, contributing to a new industrial chain that includes wind, fishery, and tourism [3] - Strategic collaborations have been initiated, including projects focused on green ship fuel supply and the development of hydrogen production technology driven by offshore wind power [3]

Core Viewpoint - The Guangdong Marine Energy Industry Technology Innovation High-Quality Development Seminar highlighted Guangdong's achievements in marine energy development and its commitment to exploring new technologies, models, and business formats for high-quality growth in the marine economy [1][2]. Group 1: Marine Economic Development - Guangdong aims to transform its marine resource advantages into developmental strengths, contributing to the creation of a "new maritime Guangdong" and promoting high-quality economic and social development [1]. - The provincial government has set a target for the marine production value to exceed 2 trillion yuan by 2024, with traditional marine industries expected to grow by 7.5% and emerging marine industries by 8.3% [2]. - The offshore wind power sector has seen significant growth, with installed capacity reaching 12.51 million kilowatts, a tenfold increase since the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan, making Guangdong a national leader in this field [2]. Group 2: Technological Innovation - Guangdong is implementing an innovation-driven development strategy, establishing national-level energy research and innovation platforms to enhance collaborative development between industry, academia, and research [3]. - Notable technological advancements in offshore wind power include the establishment of the Yangjiang 500 kV offshore wind power reactive power compensation station and the world's first ultra-deepwater drilling vessel, "Dream," which signifies a breakthrough in deep-sea resource development [3][4]. - The province is also pioneering in deep-sea oil and gas development with the first fully green-designed offshore oil field and the first offshore CCUS project, promoting a new model of marine energy recycling [3]. Group 3: Energy Integration Models - Guangdong is exploring new paths for the integrated development of marine energy, focusing on a "green energy + blue granary" model that reshapes the marine economy [6]. - The province has developed a series of innovative projects, including the world's largest anti-typhoon wind-fish integration platform and the first semi-submersible wave energy farming platform, which contribute to a new industrial chain that integrates wind, fishery, and tourism [6]. - China General Nuclear Power Group is actively involved in exploring "energy +" integration models, including wind-fish integration and comprehensive energy islands, providing new solutions for marine economic development [6]. Group 4: Strategic Collaborations - The seminar featured several strategic collaborations, including projects focused on green ship fuel production and supply, offshore wind power-driven hydrogen production, and anti-typhoon floating photovoltaic demonstration projects [7]. - These collaborations reflect Guangdong's leading role in energy technology innovation and industrial synergy, contributing to China's modernization efforts [7]. - The event also included thematic reports and project presentations aimed at advancing Guangdong's marine energy industry to new heights [7].