Sinopec Zhenhai Refining & Chemical: Building a World-Class Integrated Refining & Petrochemical Base to Lead High-Quality Development of the Petrochemical Industry

As one of the largest and most competitive refining and petrochemical enterprises under Sinopec, Sinopec Zhenhai Refining & Chemical Company has grown into a pivotal modern petrochemical industrial hub in China and across Asia, backed by state-of-the-art integrated refining and chemical facilities, outstanding operational management expertise, and consistent technological innovation. In recent years, the company has pressed ahead with industrial upgrading and green low-carbon transition, supplying high-quality energy and chemical products to customers worldwide.

Company Overview

Located in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, Sinopec Zhenhai Refining & Chemical is a large-scale directly affiliated refining and petrochemical enterprise of Sinopec. After decades of development, it has built a complete industrial chain covering crude oil processing, basic chemical raw material production, and high-end new material manufacturing.

Benefiting from its superior port location and comprehensive logistics network, the enterprise maintains efficient links with domestic and international markets, guarantees steady raw material supply and product transportation, and delivers reliable supply services to clients.

World-Class Integrated Refining & Petrochemical Capabilities

Equipped with advanced refining, ethylene and downstream deep processing installations, Zhenhai Refining & Chemical boasts robust crude oil processing and chemical product manufacturing capacity. Its integrated refining and chemical operation model enables optimal resource allocation, higher energy efficiency and lower production costs.

Core Product Portfolio

These products are widely applied across energy, packaging, automotive, construction, home appliance, textile, electronics and numerous other sectors.

Integrated Refining & Petrochemical Expansion & Upgrade Projects

In recent years, Zhenhai Refining & Chemical has steadily advanced integrated refining and chemical capacity expansion projects to raise the proportion of high-end chemical products.

The construction of new large-scale ethylene plants and supporting downstream industrial chains has further strengthened the company’s capabilities in:

Upon completion, these projects will not only boost comprehensive resource utilization efficiency but also drive the high-end, intelligent and eco-friendly transformation of China’s petrochemical industry.

Green & Low-Carbon Development Strategy

Amid the global energy transition, Zhenhai Refining & Chemical actively embraces green development concepts, embedding energy conservation, emission reduction and low-carbon operations into every link of production.

The company carries out comprehensive initiatives as follows:

Energy Conservation & Consumption Reduction

Optimize process flows, upgrade equipment efficiency and elevate energy management systems to deliver sustained cuts in energy consumption.

Cleaner Production

Scale up flue gas treatment, wastewater recycling and solid waste resource utilization to mitigate environmental footprints.

Intelligent Environmental Governance

Deploy digital monitoring systems to track pollutant emissions in real time and refine granular environmental management.

Low-Carbon Technology Deployment

Pioneer hydrogen energy applications, carbon abatement technologies and new energy layout to support China’s dual carbon goals (carbon peaking and carbon neutrality).

Digitalization & Smart Manufacturing Transformation

Zhenhai Refining & Chemical prioritizes digital development and pushes forward the construction of smart factories and intelligent refineries.

By deploying cutting-edge technologies including:

The enterprise optimizes production operations, realizes predictive equipment maintenance and streamlines supply chain collaboration, greatly lifting production efficiency and operational safety. Its digital transformation not only sharpens corporate competitiveness but also sets a benchmark for smart manufacturing across the petrochemical sector.

Technology Innovation Driving Industrial Upgrade

Innovation stands at the heart of Zhenhai Refining & Chemical’s growth.

Leveraging Sinopec’s comprehensive scientific research system, the company undertakes breakthrough research on core technologies and has achieved remarkable progress in the following fields:

Through continuous innovation, Zhenhai Refining & Chemical develops high value-added products tailored to market demands and creates greater value for downstream partners.

Global Supply & Service Capacity

Supported by stable output, rigorous quality management systems and a full-fledged logistics network, Zhenhai Refining & Chemical’s products are exported to numerous countries and regions around the globe.

Centered on customer demands, the company provides global partners with:

It has earned recognition as a trusted partner for energy, chemical and manufacturing enterprises worldwide.

Future Outlook

Looking ahead, Sinopec Zhenhai Refining & Chemical will stay focused on high-quality development, accelerate the construction of a world-leading integrated refining and petrochemical base, and forge ahead with green low-carbon transition, digital upgrading and technological innovation.

By further boosting the synergy between refining and chemical production and expanding its manufacturing capacity for high-end new materials, Zhenhai Refining & Chemical will strengthen its global competitiveness, deliver superior energy and chemical products to global customers, and contribute more to advancing the high-quality development of China’s petrochemical industry.