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Let’s give praise and support to the achievements made in China’s chemical engineering technology and equipment; your participation in discussions is the greatest encouragement. **********************【Ten Years of Progress in Chemical Engineering Equipment】Regular updates and summaries are available – feel free to join the discussions: https://bbs.hcbbs.com/thread-3576046-1-1.html ***************** On the morning of March 22nd, the world’s first 80,000-ton per year carbon dioxide polyether production facility capable of operating stably at low temperatures and pressures was successfully put into operation in the Xuwei New Area of Lianyungang. This core achievement, the result of 15 years of research by Changhua Chemical, not only fills a gap in international technology but also, through its innovative approach of turning waste into treasure, converts 320,000 tons of industrial carbon dioxide into high-performance green materials each year. This reduces the carbon footprint of these products by up to 30%, thereby linking various industry chains such as those in automotive manufacturing, home furnishings, and new materials. As one of the **first pilot parks for coordinated innovation in pollution reduction and carbon emission cuts, Xuwu New Area provides full-cycle support through both physical infrastructure and specialized services to accelerate the implementation of this new form of green productivity. It not only enhances the ecosystem for the low-carbon transformation of the petrochemical industry but also demonstrates to the world China’s commitment and willingness to pursue its ‘dual carbon’ goals. As a major breakthrough in the field of carbon dioxide utilization in our country, this project holds great significance in promoting the green transformation of industries and contributing to global carbon emission reductions. The total investment in the project is approximately 6 billion yuan, with a land area of around 659 mu. The construction is carried out in phases. The 80,000-ton per year carbon dioxide polyether production facility that has been put into operation is a key achievement of Changhua Chemical, resulting from both cross-border technological collaboration and independent innovation. Once the total investment is fully utilized, 320,000 tons of carbon dioxide can be recycled each year, transforming what were once industrial \"waste gases\" and a \"carbon burden\" into reusable \"carbon resources\". The carbon footprint throughout the product’s life cycle can be reduced by up to 30%, thereby achieving a balance among economic benefits, environmental benefits, and social benefits. Ranging from lightweight materials for automobiles to green products for daily use, this core technology, regarded as the green cornerstone of chemistry, has moved from the laboratory to industrial application. It has become deeply integrated into the industrial chain and reached millions of households. The products produced combine high performance, carbon neutrality, and recyclability, and can be used in various applications such as automotive composite fabrics, adhesives, water-based synthetic leathers and coatings, and polyurethane elastomers. This has led to the creation of a new low-carbon circular economy system characterized by efficient coordination and a closed-loop operation model. Gu Renfa, chairman of Changhua Chemical Technology Co., Ltd., said, “Adhering to our corporate mission of ‘creating green chemistry to shape a better future through carbon,’ we convert carbon dioxide into high-performance green materials. This is not only part of our commitment to implementing relevant strategies but also a solemn pledge by China’s chemical industry to achieve the ‘dual carbon’ goals.” The project simultaneously launches a global low-carbon cooperation initiative, promotes the joint development and sharing of international standards, and contributes Chinese wisdom as well as global cooperation solutions to global climate governance. ” Technological innovation activates the engine of development, while thoughtful services lay a solid foundation for it. With a development ecosystem based on robust infrastructure, high-quality services, and a rigorous work style, Xuwéi New Area ensures seamless support throughout the entire process of project approval, implementation, and construction, thereby accelerating the realization of green innovation outcomes. During the construction phase, corporate service staff assist enterprises with various procedural tasks, thereby enabling a truly \"zero-delay\" implementation experience for these companies. At the same time, Xuwu New Area strengthens support in terms of resources and policies, works to reduce costs and improve efficiency related to production factors, takes targeted actions in key areas such as gas, water, and heat supply, optimizes the pricing system for production factors to help enterprises cut costs, outlines specific approaches for using green electricity and nuclear energy for heating, enhances the infrastructure for inter-industrial connectivity and resource sharing, promotes the supply of bulk raw materials across boundaries, and establishes an efficient and convenient transportation system – all of which provide a solid foundation for project development. As one of the **first pilot parks for coordinated innovation in pollution reduction and carbon emission cuts, as well as a national green industrial park, Xuwu New Area has always made green and low-carbon development a core feature of its industrial growth, actively promoting such development to create a favorable industrial ecosystem for the sustainable utilization of carbon dioxide. With the commissioning of this Changhua Chemical project, the upstream and downstream framework of the petrochemical industry in Xuwu New Area has been further improved. This facilitates the transformation of traditional petrochemical industries into high-end fields such as chemical new materials and green manufacturing, thereby injecting new green momentum into the high-quality development of the region’s industries. Starting from this new phase of the 15th Five-Year Plan, Xuwéi New Area will make every effort to utilize innovative forms of productivity to foster low-carbon, high-quality development and a green economy. It will continue to improve the business environment, enhance innovation in science and technology as well as industrial collaboration, thereby making significant contributions to China’s efforts to achieve green and low-carbon development and to reach its goals of carbon peak and carbon neutrality.