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On November 15, reporters learned from Daqing Petrochemical Company that the company’s MTBE (methyl tert-butyl ether) business achieved significant progress this year. In the first 10 months, the total production of MTBE, the production of chemical-grade MTBE, and the export volume of MTBE all increased by more than 690 tons, 1,700 tons, and 33,000 tons respectively on a year-on-year basis, reaching record highs in each case. Against the backdrop of continuously rising global environmental standards, MTBE, as a high-octane gasoline additive, is seeing an expanding market scope. Since the beginning of this year, Daqing Petrochemical has carefully assessed the supply and demand situation, made full use of the advantages of its integrated refining and chemical production capabilities, and dynamically adjusted production plans, plant capacity, and the pace of production and sales. By optimizing resource allocation, intensifying technological efforts, and actively expanding into overseas markets, it has ensured that production operations remain stable and under control. By precisely controlling key parameters such as reaction temperature and the alcohol-to-olefin ratio, Unit 1 for oil refining optimized the load of the MTBE plant, thereby improving both the yield and quality of the products. To address the issue of declining catalyst activity toward the end of the reaction process, Unit 2 of the ethylene plant modified the feeding process for extracted tetrahydrocarbon and methanol from a conventional series configuration to a parallel one. This approach enabled effective separation of the materials, reduced the load on the first reactor, and stabilized the isobutylene conversion rate. In terms of expanding its presence in international markets, Daqing Petrochemical actively deepens supply chain collaboration models, establishing strategic partnerships and dynamic coordination mechanisms with its partners. The sales and storage center monitors daily the production status and the inventory levels in the storage tanks, formulates shipping plans in advance, keeps an eye on every stage of the logistics process, and makes every effort to shorten the delivery time. At the same time, by comprehensively analyzing overseas market prices and supply-demand trends, regular product price forecasts are submitted to provide a reliable basis for business decisions.