Policy Boost: Seven Ministries Push Petrochemical Retrofit; B
Center Sentence: The seven-ministry petrochemical equipment retrofit plan (2026–2029) will promote silicone industry upgrading by eliminating outdated capacity, strengthening environmental compliance and improving efficiency, providing policy support for the high-quality development of the silicone industry.
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MIIT and six other agencies released the Action Plan for Upgrading Petrochemical Aging Facilities (2026–2029), mandating full retrofit by 2029.
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Key measures: Promote intelligent manufacturing, energy conservation, emission reduction, and safety upgrades; phase out outdated capacity with high energy consumption and pollution, supporting high-quality silicone development.
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Silicone, as a core silicon chemical, will benefit from efficiency upgrades, stricter environmental compliance, and phasing out of outdated capacity