China has made significant strides in ensuring its energy security over the past decade, maintaining an energy self-sufficiency rate of over 80 percent. A key factor in this achievement is the role of self-developed technology in the energy sector.
In Fushun City, located in northeast China’s Liaoning Province, one of China’s oldest oil refineries is undergoing a transformation. The China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) Fushun Petrochemical Company has faced challenges as some of its equipment could not withstand the test of time. However, with the introduction of new, upgraded equipment developed domestically, the refinery is entering a new era.
Traditionally, the refinery focused on producing paraffin, solvent oil, and ethylene, using oil supplied from China’s Daqing field and Russia’s Siberia. The recent technological advancements have enabled the refinery to expand its product line to include jet fuel, meeting the growing demand in both domestic and international markets.
The shift towards self-developed technology not only revitalizes aging infrastructure but also strengthens China’s energy independence. By investing in homegrown innovations, China is enhancing its ability to secure energy resources and sustain economic growth. The developments at the CNPC Fushun Petrochemical Company exemplify how technological progress is reshaping the country’s energy landscape.
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