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Sinopec Hosts Third Petrochemical Development Forum in Beijing

Key highlights
  • The forum discussed the '15th Five-Year Plan' for the petrochemical industry.
  • Key topics included energy transition, development strategy, and smart transformation.
  • Over 200 leaders and experts from various sectors attended the event.

Forum Overview

On November 15, the third Sinopec Industry High-quality Development Forum took place in Beijing, co-hosted by Sinopec and China International Engineering Consulting Corporation. Key figures such as Hou Qijun, Chairman of Sinopec, and Gou Husheng, Chairman of CIECC, delivered speeches.

Strategic Insights

Hou Qijun highlighted the importance of innovation and strategic planning in navigating global changes affecting the petrochemical industry. He emphasized the need for transformation and upgrading to ensure survival and development, aligning with the guidance from the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Party Central Committee.

Key Topics

The forum, themed "Transformation and Upgrading, Towards New Development," addressed critical issues such as energy transition, development strategy, and the smart transformation of the petrochemical industry. Discussions also covered the "15th Five-Year Plan" and chemical new material innovation.

Participants

Over 200 leaders, experts, and representatives from various sectors, including the National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and major energy enterprises like CNPC, CNOOC, and Saudi Aramco, attended the event. The forum facilitated discussions on the future of the petrochemical industry amid global and technological changes.