Order for 60,000 valves: Comprehensive renovation of 8,000 kilometers of underground pipelines underway in various locations across the country
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Order for 60,000 valves: Renovation of underground pipeline networks spanning 8,000 kilometers in various regions across the country is in full swing. By 2025, urban renewal in China will enter the \"deep underground phase\". Unlike past piecemeal repairs, this round of underground pipeline upgrades is being carried out across the country in a systematic manner. From first-tier cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Tianjin to regional markets like Chongqing, Shaanxi, Xinjiang, and Jilin, the four systems of water supply, drainage, gas, and heating are being upgraded simultaneously, resulting in the formation of a nationwide framework for reconstructing these \"underground lifelines\". For the valve industry, this is not just an engineering challenge but also a market opportunity with high certainty. Breaking down projects in various regions one by one: Where do the real needs come from? Beijing: Smart water management + simultaneous renovation of multiple systems. Beijing’s plans for 2025 specify the construction and renovation of 100 kilometers of water supply pipelines, the implementation of 50 projects to improve water supply services in urban and rural areas, the renovation of 75 kilometers of drainage pipelines, and the renovation of 30 kilometers of recycled water pipelines. There are also plans to build more recycled water treatment plants such as those in Hebei, Taihu Second, and Jiuxianqiao (Phase II), as well as to replace 400,000 smart remote-read water meters. 👉 Relevant valve opportunities: Water supply system: gate valves, butterfly valves, pressure reducing valves, vent valves. Drainage system: large-diameter butterfly valves, gates. Recycled water system: corrosion-resistant valves, control valves. Smart water management: electric control valves, remotely adjustable valves. 👉 Special note: The degree of automation in Beijing’s projects is very high, which requires valve manufacturers to have strong digital capabilities. Shanghai: 12.9 billion yuan in water infrastructure projects. Shanghai has set a target for water-related investments of no less than 12.9 billion yuan by 2025, covering the following projects: Wu Song River improvement projects, key river remediation and pump station projects, upgrades to the drainage system, advanced treatment facilities for water sourced from the Yangtze River, expansion of the Bailonggang sewage treatment plant (Phase 3), ecological restoration projects for Dianshan Lake, and comprehensive remediation of the Suzhou River (Phase 4). 👉 Valve requirements: For pump station systems – check valves, butterfly valves, control valves; for sewage treatment plants – knife valves, gates, corrosion-resistant valves; for water treatment plants – control valves, flow control valves. 👉 Characteristics: Projects are concentrated, with clear leadership by general contractors, making it suitable to enter the market through EPC contracts.
Tianjin: Upgrading old water supply networks and flood control systems. Key initiatives in Tianjin for 2025 include: renovating 100 kilometers of water supply networks in the six urban districts and Binhai New Area; upgrading secondary water supply facilities in Baodi and Ninghe districts; and improving drainage systems in areas prone to water accumulation in the city center. 👉 Valve opportunities: For secondary water supply systems – pressure reducing valves, pressure stabilizing valves, check valves; for flood control systems – large-diameter butterfly valves, flap valves. 👉 The focus is on replacing old systems, with cost-effectiveness being a priority.
Chongqing: Construction of a massive scale of drainage networks. Chongqing is one of the largest markets in this regard: 2,500 kilometers of drainage networks will be built or upgraded, with an additional sewage treatment capacity of 500,000 tons per day. Phase 4 expansion of the Jiguan Shi sewage treatment plant will add another 400,000 tons per day of processing capacity. Comprehensive testing of drainage networks using robots and digital technologies will also be carried out. 👉 Valve requirements: For the main drainage networks – large-diameter butterfly valves (with a high proportion of those with a diameter of DN800 or more); for sewage treatment plants – knife valves, gates, check valves; for intelligent monitoring – electric control valves. 👉 This is a typical “scale-driven market”. Xinjiang: 3,672.9 kilometers. A comprehensive upgrade of utility networks is planned for Xinjiang by 2025: renovation of gas, heating, and water supply and drainage networks over a distance of 3,672.9 kilometers. Efforts will be made to address issues related to the heating system during the summer months; priority will be given to upgrading old and high-risk networks. 👉 Valve requirements: For gas – ball valves, emergency shut-off valves (highest demand); for heating – balance valves, control valves; for water supply – gate valves, butterfly valves. 👉 Characteristics: Projects are spread out across a large area. 👉 Suitable approach: Channel agency model combined with local service delivery
Chongqing: Construction of a massive scale of drainage networks. Chongqing is one of the largest markets in this regard: 2,500 kilometers of drainage networks will be built or upgraded, with an additional sewage treatment capacity of 500,000 tons per day. Phase 4 expansion of the Jiguan Shi sewage treatment plant will add another 400,000 tons per day of processing capacity. Comprehensive testing of drainage networks using robots and digital technologies will also be carried out. 👉 Valve requirements: For the main drainage networks – large-diameter butterfly valves (with a high proportion of those with a diameter of DN800 or more); for sewage treatment plants – knife valves, gates, check valves; for intelligent monitoring – electric control valves. 👉 This is a typical “scale-driven market”. Xinjiang: 3,672.9 kilometers. A comprehensive upgrade of utility networks is planned for Xinjiang by 2025: renovation of gas, heating, and water supply and drainage networks over a distance of 3,672.9 kilometers. Efforts will be made to address issues related to the heating system during the summer months; priority will be given to upgrading old and high-risk networks. 👉 Valve requirements: For gas – ball valves, emergency shut-off valves (highest demand); for heating – balance valves, control valves; for water supply – gate valves, butterfly valves. 👉 Characteristics: Projects are spread out across a large area. 👉 Suitable approach: Channel agency model combined with local service delivery
Jilin: 2,000 kilometers of integrated renovation for water, gas, and heating systems. Jilin plans to build or renovate 2,000 kilometers of pipelines for water, gas, and heating; eliminate all potential hazards related to gas pipelines; and establish bases for drainage and flood control operations. 👉 Valve requirements: For gas – high-standard ball valves; for drainage – flood control gates; for heating – control valves and balance valves. 👉 Features: High safety standards and elevated entry requirements.
Shaanxi: 616 projects are being implemented simultaneously. By 2025, Shaanxi plans to carry out 616 key provincial-level projects, with a total investment of 2,876.2 billion yuan and an annual investment of 491.7 billion yuan. Key areas of focus include the renovation of gas pipelines, separation of rainwater and sewage, and upgrading of drainage systems. 👉 Valve opportunities: A large number of projects mean fragmented orders; a wide range of valve types requires a comprehensive product line.
Other key cities and projects: Dalian (Jinzhou), Liaoning – The separation of rainwater and sewage systems has been put into operation, and the system is now in the “smart operation phase”. Changsha, Hunan – 12 measures have been introduced to advance the construction of drainage pipelines, with work ongoing on the Xiangjiang Avenue project. Qingdao West Coast New Area – Work is underway on the Sansha Road integrated utility tunnel project
Shaanxi: 616 projects are being implemented simultaneously. By 2025, Shaanxi plans to carry out 616 key provincial-level projects, with a total investment of 2,876.2 billion yuan and an annual investment of 491.7 billion yuan. Key areas of focus include the renovation of gas pipelines, separation of rainwater and sewage, and upgrading of drainage systems. 👉 Valve opportunities: A large number of projects mean fragmented orders; a wide range of valve types requires a comprehensive product line.
Other key cities and projects: Dalian (Jinzhou), Liaoning – The separation of rainwater and sewage systems has been put into operation, and the system is now in the “smart operation phase”. Changsha, Hunan – 12 measures have been introduced to advance the construction of drainage pipelines, with work ongoing on the Xiangjiang Avenue project. Qingdao West Coast New Area – Work is underway on the Sansha Road integrated utility tunnel project
These projects mean that integrated pipeline valves and smart monitoring valves are becoming part of the new additions. Calculation: How many valves are needed for this round? Based on industry experience, it can be understood using a simple logic: for every 1 kilometer of pipeline network, an average of 10–20 sets of valves are required (with significant variations across different systems). The scale of renovation projects nationwide is already over 8,000 kilometers. 👉 Therefore, the demand for valves is estimated to be around 80,000–160,000 sets (just for basic needs). If factors such as smart water management systems (400,000 water meters in Beijing), expansions of sewage treatment plants, and pump station systems are taken into account, the actual market size will be even larger. This is not simply an increase in demand; rather, it represents a structural opportunity. Current projects are changing the structure of demand for valves: In the past, ordinary gate valves and butterfly valves were dominant; now, smart valves and control valves account for a larger share. Especially in Beijing and Shanghai, „valves that can be controlled remotely\" are becoming standard. For Chinese valve manufacturers, there are three key paths to follow – the first one is to gain access to design firms, as those who manage to enter the design phase secure the orders. Mandatory actions: Establish relationships with design firms, provide selection manuals, and supply BIM models. Second point: Work closely with general contractors. For projects in Shanghai, Shaanxi, etc.: Clearly, the EPC company is the key player; what’s needed is not just individual sales efforts, but rather becoming a “designated brand” or making it onto the supplier whitelist. Third point: Enter the field of smart water management systems. The future trend is clear: valves are no longer merely “passive devices” but rather “data nodes”. Areas for development include electric actuators, remote control systems, and valve status monitoring. The time frame available is only 2–3 years. The timeline is quite clear: 2025: Commencement of construction on a large scale; 2026–2027: Peak period for equipment procurement. 👉 For valve manufacturers, this represents a cyclical opportunity. The renovation of underground pipelines is one of the most subtle yet crucial aspects of urban renewal. For ordinary people, it relates to water supply, drainage, gas supply, and heating ； For the valve industry, this means: a definite demand surge that will cover the entire country and last for several years. But more importantly: 👉 This is not just a wave of simple orders, but an upgrade of the entire industry. Those who can shift from \"selling products\" to \"building systems\", and those who can move away from competing on price to focusing on technology and distribution channels, will be able to achieve their own long-term growth trajectory in this 8,000-kilometer underground project.
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