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According to Sinochem New Network, recently Shanxi Province issued the \"Implementation Opinions on Accelerating Energy Technology Innovation to Support Energy Transition and Development\" (hereinafter referred to as the \"Implementation Opinions\"). The \"Implementation Guidelines\" accurately define the strategic role of energy technology innovation, further identify the key areas for focus. Following nine new pathways for energy transformation, including coal chemical industry, exploration and development of coalbed methane, new energy sources, smart grids, treatment and utilization of solid waste, carbon capture, utilization and storage, as well as \"artificial intelligence+\" energy innovations, they outline more than 100 key tasks across 33 different areas. The aim is to achieve breakthroughs in a number of core technologies, thereby providing strong scientific and technological support for Shanxi’s energy transition. The Implementation Opinions call for promoting the development of high-end, diversified, and low-carbon technologies in the coal chemical industry. That is, to steadily promote the differentiated and graded utilization of coal, the development of new coal-coke chemical industries as well as downstream material production; to advance technologies for the integrated development of the coal-coke-steel industry chain; to conduct research on low-rank coal pyrolysis techniques; and to develop industrialization technologies for using coke oven gas, coal tar, asphalt, and similar materials to produce high-quality fuels and materials. Actively promote the research and development as well as industrial application of technologies such as coal liquefaction (gasification), develop advanced gasification technologies and equipment suitable for the coal types found in Shanxi, tackle the key challenges related to the high-value conversion of products obtained from indirect coal liquefaction, and establish a comprehensive industrial plan for oil products ； Explore the technical routes for mild and direct coal liquefaction. Innovate the integration of coal chemical industry with renewable energy, and carry out research on key technologies such as low-carbon gasification, green hydrogen substitution, and biomass utilization, as well as related engineering demonstrations. The Implementation Guidelines emphasize the need to accelerate the development of wind and solar power technologies, to research and develop high-efficiency and low-cost crystalline silicon cells, and to pursue research on perovskite-crystalline silicon tandem solar cells, new types of perovskite cells, and cadmium telluride thin-film cells. Carry out research and development on extraction technologies and materials for new energy metals such as lithium and aluminum, as well as demonstration projects for the application of technologies like electric heavy trucks and hydrogen-powered heavy trucks. Accelerate the exploration and development of geothermal energy, carry out precise surveys of geothermal resources, and pursue research and development as well as demonstrations for efficient large-scale utilization of geothermal energy at medium and deep depths; encourage the adoption of technologies such as heat pumps, geothermal energy, and distributed renewable energy for heating. Carry out research and development on key technologies, materials, and equipment for hydrogen production, storage, and transportation, and promote demonstration applications in various scenarios. The Implementation Guidelines also propose advancing the technology for converting CO₂ into high-value oxidized compound products, breaking through in the development of efficient catalysts and reaction processes for the chemical conversion of CO₂, and carrying out demonstrations of technologies for the simultaneous treatment of solid waste and carbon sequestration. Develop a secure and controllable CO₂ sequestration technology framework, and study assessment techniques for the sequestration potential of geological formations such as saline aquifers, salt caves, and abandoned mines. Carry out demonstrations of CO₂ injection technology for coalbed methane recovery. In addition, the Implementation Guidelines propose to pursue an \"Artificial Intelligence + Energy\" innovation strategy, advance the integration of artificial intelligence with coal chemical industry, and foster the development of high-throughput research and data platforms in this sector. This will support key areas such as catalyst development, process simulation, and reactor design, thereby helping Shanxi Province transform from a province reliant on coal to a strong energy hub.