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As of November 9, Cangzhou Refining & Chemicals had already completed the production target of 5,000 tons of high-value-added petroleum coke that month, with the products being shipped to downstream customers in regions such as Henan, Shanxi, and Shandong. Moving from focusing on traditional products to targeting the high-end market, Cangzhou Refining & Chemicals is accelerating the transformation and upgrading of its petroleum coke products; it has currently developed and produced two types of petroleum coke with high added value: carbon materials for energy storage and pre-baked anode petroleum coke. In the first 10 months, the company produced nearly 120,000 tons of high-value-added petroleum coke products, achieving both increased output and improved efficiency, which injected new momentum into the high-quality development of the enterprise. Targeted efforts have led to a significant improvement in product stability. In recent years, with the rapid development of the new energy sector, there are broad prospects for the application of materials specifically designed for energy storage, as well as significant opportunities for generating value from them. To this end, Cangzhou Refining & Chemical formed an optimization team composed of management, technical, and operational staff to carry out comprehensive efforts across the entire process with the goal of improving quality and increasing efficiency. Carbon materials dedicated for energy storage have extremely strict requirements regarding parameters such as the binder index and specific capacity. To ensure that the products meet the required standards, process engineers monitor and analyze process data, while team operators keep a close eye on key parameters such as device temperature and pressure. Samples are taken from each batch of products for thorough analysis, and through continuous optimization and adjustments, the stability of the products is significantly improved. “Now we have more precise control over the production pace. ”Zhao Haiwei, the deputy process manager of Refining Department 3, pointed to the real-time data on the DCS screen and explained, \"To meet the personalized needs of different customers, we have also developed customized product specifications. We have created specialized petroleum coke for several companies in the energy storage materials sector, ensuring that the key parameters remain within the ranges specified by those customers.\" ” Pre-baked anode petroleum coke has strict requirements regarding raw material purity and production processes. “Customers are extremely sensitive to the metal content of this product, and we must keep it under control. ”Du Guo, manager of the Production Technology Department, said that to meet customer requirements, the relevant teams have strengthened the blending of crude oil from the source, continuously experimenting with the settings for process parameters, and controlling the metal content through preliminary adjustments to ensure that product quality meets standards from the very beginning. Innovative management: Continuous improvement drives significant benefits. “Energy storage is not the ultimate goal; we will keep working hard to achieve better results.” ”Zhang Jiafeng, the person in charge of the project to optimize carbon materials for energy storage, said. The core competitive advantage of petroleum coke lies in the quality of its products. As proven through practical tests, the specific capacity of the carbon materials produced by this company for energy storage applications is 359.6 milliampere-hours per gram, representing a new breakthrough in performance; these materials can meet the demands of ultra-fast charging batteries in new energy vehicles for high-quality energy storage carbon materials. To improve the performance of energy storage coke, the optimization team at Cangzhou Refining & Chemicals responded promptly, relying on feedback from actual customer tests. They worked closely with the Shihua Research Institute and downstream customers to address these challenges, and through precise process control, they managed to enhance the product’s performance step by step, with some parameters reaching the level of industrial coke. These petroleum coke products, tailored specifically for the new energy sector, have gained recognition from leading domestic anode manufacturers such as Betray and Shanghai Shanshan due to their stable bonding index, specific capacity, and other key performance metrics, which has led to additional orders from these companies. In addition, to expand its market presence, the company has established a rapid response mechanism to customer needs. By adopting a strategy of \"going out and bringing in\" – that is, technical staff going to external markets on their own initiative and inviting customers to the factory for discussions – the company’s customer base continues to grow. At present, the high-value-added petroleum coke produced by Cangzhou Refining & Chemical has found applications in various fields such as new energy and metallurgy. The company has established stable cooperative relationships with over 20 traders and end customers, managing to transform this \"black coke\" into a valuable product and thus turning it into a key driver for market expansion and increased profitability. Overcoming challenges to stabilize production and hit the \"accelerator\" – We continuously pay attention to the issues that arise throughout the production process of the equipment, and make every effort to address these challenges. ”Wang Bing, the secretary of the Party branch of the Planning and Operations Department, said that in order to ensure high-quality production of petroleum coke with high added value, Cangzhou Refining & Chemical has developed a \"one-product-one-plan\" strategy to address the challenges associated with production. This strategy involves refining the mixing ratios at the crude oil blending stage, optimizing the production efficiency of the coking units, and conducting thorough rechecks of the key indicators related to product quality. By paying close attention to every detail throughout the entire process, higher precision is achieved, thus accelerating the stable production of specialty coke. At the same time, Cangzhou Refining & Chemicals keeps a close eye on changes in market demand, deepens lean management across the entire value chain, and makes continuous efforts to stabilize raw material supply, optimize production processes, and improve product quality, thereby boosting both the volume and efficiency of its high-end products. In September, the output of high-value-added petroleum coke at Cangzhou Refining & Chemical Co., Ltd. accounted for 100% of the total petroleum coke production for the first time, marking a historic breakthrough; moreover, the annual production target for petroleum coke used in pre-baked anodes was met ahead of schedule. “Leveraging existing crude oil resources, we can not only produce high-quality premium carbon materials in a stable manner but also adjust the product structure according to customer demands. ”Wang Bing said that in the next step, the company will continue to explore the conditions for producing high-performance coke, strengthen its competitive advantages in the field of advanced materials, and at the same time enhance coordination with its sales teams to accurately grasp market trends and maximize the profitability of its products.