The Tianjin facility of Sinopec Beijing Research Institute for Chemical Technology is the largest pilot production base for chemical materials in China, with the broadest range of research areas.

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On April 30, the Tianjin scientific testing base of Sinopec Beijing Research Institute of Chemical Technology (abbreviated as “BEIRI”) was inaugurated in Binhai New Area. This project is part of Sinopec’s strategic plan to become a world-leading company in the field of clean energy chemicals. It also serves as a key foundation for Tianjin Petrochemical to develop a world-class, technology-driven integrated refining and chemical manufacturing complex. Once completed, it will become the largest pilot plant for chemical materials in the world, with the broadest range of research areas. The North China Institute of Chemical Technology is the earliest professional research institution in China to engage in comprehensive research in petrochemicals, boasting world-class standards. As a refining and chemical enterprise of Sinopec in Tianjin, Tianjin Petrochemical actively integrates itself into the coordinated development strategy of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. Aligning with Tianjin’s goal of becoming a national hub for advanced manufacturing and research and development, it aims to establish itself as a base for the research and development of high-end new materials by Sinopec, thereby enhancing its industrial capabilities and building on its strengths. Based on this, the two parties have deepened their practical cooperation in the field of scientific research. The institute and the enterprise have joined forces to establish innovation consortia, and by leveraging the Tianjin base as a \"pivot for innovation-driven strategies\", they are working together to create a new model of integration between production and research, providing a testing ground for developing mature technologies across the industry. This approach aims to help China Petrochemical’s synthetic materials industry advance to higher levels in terms of both technology and value chain, while also accelerating Tianjin Petrochemical’s development into a new source of growth for China Petrochemical and a driving force for regional economic development. The reporter learned that the Tianjin scientific testing base of the Beijing Institute of Chemical Technology is located adjacent to the Tianjin Petrochemical Plant area. It is planned to be built in two phases; the first phase will focus on the construction of a polyolefin pilot plant, which will include 10 sets of polyolefin polymerization pilot units, 3 sets of polyolefin catalyst pilot units, and 1 set of special elastomer pilot units ； The second phase of construction includes a Chemical Process Intensification Center, an Ethylene Technology Center, a Fine Chemicals Technology Center, an Environmental Protection Technology Center, and others. According to the schedule, the main facilities of Phase 1 are expected to be put into use by 2022.