Core Insights - The petrochemical industry is transitioning from "scale competition" to "value competition" during the 14th Five-Year Plan, with digital intelligence technology playing a crucial role in driving new growth [1][2] - The industry faces challenges such as insufficient self-sufficiency in high-end materials and increasing pressure for green and low-carbon solutions, making the shift towards high-end, intelligent, and green transformation a core task [2][3] Digital Intelligence as a Key Driver - Digital intelligence technology is identified as a key lever for transformation, providing comprehensive solutions covering the entire lifecycle from design to operation and maintenance [2] - Schneider Electric's solutions have enabled companies like Wanhua Chemical to create process twin models for operator training and optimize operational processes using AI technology, resulting in significant economic benefits [2][3] Intelligent Production and Operations - AI technology can significantly shorten R&D cycles by quickly screening data and predicting molecular properties and catalytic activity, enhancing the success rate and efficiency of pilot tests [3] - In production, digital intelligence technologies improve safety, environmental protection, and energy efficiency, with Schneider Electric's systems ensuring maximum availability and reliability in operations [3][4] Smart Factory as a Core Strategy - Building smart factories is emphasized as a core strategy for the transformation and upgrading of petrochemical enterprises, with the potential for Chinese chemical companies to become future lighthouse factories [5] - Schneider Electric's sustainable lighthouse factory in Wuxi exemplifies the use of digital technologies across procurement, production, and delivery processes, achieving efficient resource utilization and reduced time-to-market [5]