PetroChina reaches milestone on $10-B Dalian refining and chemical integration project
The Dalian Petrochemical (Xizhong Island) Refining and Chemical Integration Project reached a key milestone with the launch of its second-round public inquiry and procurement for construction condition demonstration consulting services. This marks an important step toward securing regulatory approval and beginning construction on what is China’s first major large-scale refining and chemical relocation and reconstruction project. The project’s feasibility study has already been approved by CNPC Group, with PetroChina Dalian Petrochemical Company acting as the owner and fully funding the development.
Given the project’s complexity and strict policy requirements, specialized consulting services are being commissioned to help transition the project from the reserve stage into formal planning and approval. These services are expected to ensure compliance with national regulations, accelerate approvals, and support early production. Located in the Dalian Changxing Island Economic Zone, the project carries a total investment of 68.5 billion yuan and is scheduled to begin construction in 2026. Its core scope includes:
- 10 MMtpy refining unit
- 1.2 MMtpy ethylene plant, associated low-carbon olefin utilization facilities, along with supporting infrastructure.
The project also features an extensive downstream portfolio of high-end chemical production units. Planned facilities include
- A 400,000-tpy polypropylene plant
- Two 450,000-tpy full-density polyethylene plants
- A 300,000-tpy low-density polyethylene plant
- A 200,000-tpy polyolefin elastomers plant
- A 300,000-tpy CHPPO plant.
Currently in a critical transition phase, the consulting procurement process is expected to play a vital role in advancing the project toward compliant implementation and timely construction.
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