Development of China’s petrochemical industry has achieved outstanding results but still severe overcapacity problem
National Petrochemical industry to improve carbon reduction targets early January , the state issued the ” industry response to climate change action plan ( 2012 to 2020 ) , requires that by 2015 the petrochemical , chemical industry carbon dioxide emissions per unit of industrial added value down 18 % in 2010 and 17 % higher than the previous two percentage points above target , the development of low-carbon industry has put forward higher requirements.
PS foam tableware 14 years after the lifting of the ban on February 26 , the National Development and Reform Commission issued the ” Guiding Catalogue of Industrial Structure Adjustment (2011 )”, PS foam tableware out of class is removed from the catalog , which indicates banned for 14 years regain market life of the product , which caused great debate in this society as a whole product safety , environmental protection and future development direction.
China has become the first coal as raw materials to produce all petrochemical industrial chain products country on March 18 , the world’s first methanol-to- aromatics -ton industrial test equipment by China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation organizational identification. So far, China has become the world’s first coal as raw materials to produce all petrochemical products, national chain , technology and innovation in new coal chemical industry, walk in the forefront of the world .
Large-scale chemical projects cited again by the end of April early May storm , following a few years ago after the PX project by the people questioned , CNPC in Sichuan, Yunnan, both refining and petrochemical project planning once again raised concerns about public safety and environmental protection of these projects , and in the local groups opposed to the project events . Related businesses and local governments through extensive description and communication, social questions and concerns of a positive response .
“Beautiful Chemical” large-scale campaign was officially launched on May 16 , petroleum and chemical industry, ” beautiful Chemicals – reshape the image of the industry , to improve public awareness , promote good business” major thematic campaign officially started , including college lectures, media dialogue a series of popular science lectures and other events throughout the year , including , and in December 9 announced the industry’s first social responsibility survey report for the first time named a “corporate citizenship model list” , the oil and chemical industry 69 influential contribution of prominent companies on the list.
In the most severe environmental verification glyphosate ( PMIDA ) field to start May 24 , the ministry official launch of glyphosate producers for environmental inspection , verification lasted three years, will fully investigate all glyphosate ( PMIDA ) pollutant producers situation under control , discharge , waste recycling and treatment facilities , small-scale production of low-end products , as well as R & D capability is not enough to cause harm to the environment enterprises are facing elimination .
China crude oil trade , the largest single contract June 21 , China National Petroleum Corporation signed a contract with Russian oil company , serving 46 million tons of crude oil annually in the next 25 years Russia to China , to become by far the largest of China’s foreign trade of crude oil alone pen contract.
International Fertilizer trading system changed dramatically on July 30 , BPC global potash cartel , one of the two major rupture , key members of Russia’s Uralkali announced its exit export cartels . October 2 , the United States Legg Mason announced that the world’s largest phosphate fertilizer exports Union disintegrated Chemicals Export Association . Two events have a significant impact on global trade patterns and fertilizer industries and markets of fertilizer .
Qingdao pipeline explosion occurred on November 22 , Sinopec Qingdao East yellow oil pipeline leak explosion , resulting in 62 deaths , the most serious accidents occurred in the industry this year . This incident caused great concern in the management of the country’s highest , was characterized as serious accidents . For this investigation across the full security risks of oil and gas pipelines , enhanced security management.
Petrochemical industry overcapacity defuse suggestions submitted to China Petrochemical Association after nearly a year -round full investigation and study , completed ” to resolve conflicts overcapacity Special Research Report ,” the preparation work and will continue refining, fertilizer, ammonium phosphate , chlor-alkali , soda ash , calcium carbide , methanol, fluorosilicone 8 sub- sector specific measures to resolve the overcapacity and policy recommendations submitted to the National Development and Reform Commission , Ministry of Industry , the National Energy Board , the State Council, the SASAC and other related departments .
