The Beijing Research Institute of Chemical Industry (BRICI), legally known as 中国石油化工股份有限公司北京化工研究院, is a leading research institute under China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec). Established in June 1958, it is one of China's earliest and largest institutions dedicated to comprehensive petrochemical research, with historical roots tracing back to 1922.
Headquartered in Beijing's Chaoyang District, BRICI operates a "one institute, three locations" structure, including branches in Tongzhou and Fangshan districts, as well as facilities in Tianjin. Its core research domains encompass ethylene technology, organic chemicals, polyolefin catalysts and processes, high-polymer materials, synthetic resins, synthetic rubber, fine chemicals, silver catalysts, and chemical environmental protection.
BRICI supports Sinopec's operations through innovations such as metallocene catalysts for polyolefin elastomers (POE), crude oil steam cracking, and high-efficiency polyethylene catalysts, contributing to domestic capacity expansions in photovoltaics and new-energy vehicles. The institute has earned international recognition, including multiple Gold Awards at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions.
Also known as 北化院 and 北京化工研究院.
100kt solution‑method POE unit began linkage trials; with a 50kt demo and another 100kt under construction, domestic POE capacity reaches 250kt/yr. Metallocene catalyst + low‑VOC devolatilization enable varied grades for PV/EVs.
Two Jury Special Commendation Golds and four Golds; CO2-capture equipment also won a Special Innovation Award. Winners cover CO2 capture, heavy‑oil viscosity reduction, hydrogen and catalyst tech.
