Against the backdrop of early winter in the Yellow Sea, the industrial pulse of Haizhou Bay beats with vibrant energy. The steel forest of Lianyungang Petrochemical Industrial Base bustles with activity as Xuwai New Area rises with unstoppable momentum. On the eastern shore of the Yellow Sea, a dragon lifts its head—the launch of Shenghong Petrochemical’s 100,000-ton/year POE (polyolefin elastomer) project marks China’s breakthrough in ending decades-long foreign monopolies in technology and pricing. On October 16, the Proton Auto Core Components Manufacturing Base project, with a total investment of 3.86 billion yuan, settled in Xuwai New Area, signaling a major step toward diversifying into strategic emerging industries.
The rapid development of Xuwai New Area reflects the relentless drive of Lianyungang. As the "15th Five-Year Plan" period approaches, Xuwai New Area is guided by the "1235" development strategy: focusing on Chinese-style modernization, aiming to become a globally influential petrochemical hub and the most efficient sea-river intermodal corridor in the east-central-west region, and building three high-quality development platforms—the petrochemical base, Xuwai Port, and strategic emerging industrial parks. It is also advancing five modernization projects in petrochemicals, emerging industries, open hubs, green development, and governance, striving to be the city’s industrial core and the province’s open gateway while integrating into the national unified market.
**Strengthening Foundations: Forging a World-Class Petrochemical Cluster** Under the night sky, the Lianyungang Petrochemical Industrial Base—one of China’s seven major petrochemical hubs—shines like a galaxy. As a pillar of the national economy, the petrochemical industry, with its vast economic scale, extensive supply chains, and wide-ranging products, is vital to energy security and economic stability. The Sinochem Lianyungang Circular Economy Industrial Park’s 10.5-kilometer propylene pipeline ensures seamless supply for carbon-three industrial chain projects, enabling flexible production of key intermediates like phenol, acetone, and epoxy resins. This integrated chain leverages advanced technology and resource efficiency to create a competitive edge.
Digital transformation further empowers the base. At Satellite Chemical’s "Starry Cloud" industrial internet platform, real-time tracking of ships and personnel exemplifies smart logistics and production. With 5G, AI, and big data, the base achieves precision management and 24/7 safety monitoring. Meanwhile, Hongyang Thermal Power, supplying 70% of the base’s steam, collaborates with Jiangsu Nuclear Power on the "Harmony No. 1" project to greenify energy supply.
**Exploring New Paths: Diversifying into Strategic Emerging Industries** Beyond petrochemicals, Xuwai New Area is cultivating high-end manufacturing and green energy. The Proton Auto project, with an expected annual output of 20 billion yuan, will establish a regional hub for core auto components. The area also leverages its petrochemical feedstock to develop carbon fibers, battery materials, and hydrogen energy, while eyeing futuristic sectors like low-altitude economy and humanoid robotics.
**Opening New Horizons: A Global Model for Regional Synergy** As a pioneer in east-west cooperation, Xuwai New Area capitalizes on its port and bonded logistics zone to bridge domestic and international markets. Petrochemical products like PTA and epoxy resins flow to central-western regions, while imported minerals feed processing bases inland. The area is accelerating port-channel construction and marine industry projects, aiming to be a key trade growth pole in Jiangsu’s "15th Five-Year Plan."
By breaking regional barriers and fostering cross-province port alliances, Xuwai New Area is reducing logistics costs and boosting green shipping, maximizing its role in serving the hinterlands. Amid the tides of Haizhou Bay, the area charges toward its vision of a trillion-yuan industrial cluster and a globally significant petrochemical hub, charting a course for high-quality development.
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