Petrochemical industry news of the week (Jan 26)

Xinjiang Tianye chlorinated polymer was selected as "Petrochemical Green Process List". Recently, it was learned from the National Petroleum and Chemical Network that Xinjiang Tianye’s gas-solid-phase chlorinated polymer process technology was once again successfully selected into the "Petrochemical Green Process Directory" (hereinafter referred to as the "List").

It is reported that the gas-solid phase chlorinated polymer process has been listed in the "List (2019 Edition)". The technical product has been recognized as a "green product" by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation. Year Edition)" is a great affirmation of the process by the relevant state units.

The "List" is guided by the "Guiding Opinions on Promoting the Green Development of the Petrochemical Industry" (Development and Reform Commission [2017] No. 2105), and strictly follows the requirements of advanced nature, industrialization, and promotion. Comprehensive assessment of energy consumption, material consumption, three wastes emissions, process safety, etc. has significant advantages, and has a guiding effect on the "green" development of the industry.

  The gas-solid phase method selected this time is the most advanced chlorinated polymer production process in the world. The traditional water phase method has a complicated process flow, high energy consumption, large waste water discharge and difficult treatment. The gas-solid phase method has a simple, green and efficient process, and its advantages of no waste water discharge have attracted widespread attention in the industry.

Xinjiang Zhizhen Chemical Engineering Research Center Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Zhizhen Chemical), as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xinjiang Tianye (Group) Co., Ltd., adheres to innovative development ideas, gathers innovative development elements, and actively promotes the development of mercury-free catalysis and new materials, Ethylene glycol downstream product research and development and other new technologies and new processes provide technical support for the green, healthy and sustainable development of enterprises and industries. In 2017, Zhizhen Chemical established a chlorinated polymer R&D team, aiming at the most advanced gas-solid phase process in the world, and united with Tsinghua University, Shihezi University, Beijing University of Chemical Technology and other well-known universities at home and abroad, from laboratory tests, In the pilot test, to a thousand-ton industrial demonstration device, the world's first separate gas-solid phase circulating fluidized bed device was finally developed, which solved the problem of easy backmixing of materials during the chlorination process of the gas-solid phase chlorinated polymer process. Difficult to withdraw heat and uneven chlorination, produced chlorinated polyvinyl chloride resin with various indicators in line with national standards and market requirements.

It is understood that the team has also successfully developed the technology of mixing materials for the downstream products of polyvinyl chloride resin and chlorinated high polymer for gas-solid chlorination, forming an integrated upstream and downstream technology from raw materials to products, breaking foreign gas The technical blockade of solid-phase chlorinated polymers has realized the localization and greenization of gas-solid-phase chlorinated polymers equipment and processes, providing a strong "green technology force" for the chlor-alkali industry to improve quality and efficiency, and transform and upgrade.

Second, Lutai Chemical takes multiple measures simultaneously, and the daily shipment volume of resin ton packages hit a new high. As of 8:00 a.m. on January 23, the sales and loading of ton bags of Lu Thai Chemical’s PVC resin hit a record high for four consecutive days. Only on January 21, the shipment volume reached 22 vehicles totaling 704 tons, setting a new record.

   As the Spring Festival is approaching, the PVC resin market continues to decline due to the epidemic and cold weather, and the downstream market slows down. Resin inventory has increased rapidly, and pressure on sales and transportation has continued to increase. In the face of sales difficulties, Lu Thai Chemical has taken effective measures to actively respond and actively reverse the passive situation. In accordance with changes in market conditions, the operating department timely adjusted sales strategies, changed working ideas, and further expanded sales channels. In order to ensure the effective delivery of resin ton packages, the storage center overcomes the difficulties of personnel tension while ensuring the detailed implementation of the epidemic prevention work, actively implements ideological mobilization, actively adjusts the shifts of post personnel, and coordinates the forklifts and loading and unloading teams of foreign commissions to increase efforts. The strength of large resin loading and outbound transportation has ensured the good momentum of the daily shipment volume of resin ton bales and hit new highs, effectively alleviating the inventory pressure of PVC resin ton bales.

India made the final ruling of anti-dumping sunset review against Chinese methylene chloride. On January 20, 2021, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India issued an announcement stating that it made the first anti-dumping sunset review affirmative final ruling on methylene chloride (Methylene Chloride) originating in or imported from China, and it is recommended to continue to impose anti-dumping on Chinese products involved in the case. Tax, valid for 5 years. The specific tax amounts are as follows: Shandong Dongyue Fluo-Silicon Materials Co., Ltd. is $15.20 per metric ton, and Ningbo Juhua Chemical & Science Co., Ltd. (Ningbo Juhua Chemical & Science Co., Ltd.) It is USD 30.40/metric ton, and USD 89.94/metric ton for other producers/exporters. This case involves products under the Indian customs code 290312.

   On April 7, 2015, at the application of Chemplast Sanmar Ltd and Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd, India initiated an anti-dumping investigation on methylene chloride originating in or imported from China and Russia. On March 30, 2016, India made a final anti-dumping ruling on methylene chloride originating in or imported from China and Russia. On May 31, 2016, the Central Commission for Consumption Tax and Customs of India (now the Central Commission for Indirect Taxation and Customs of the Ministry of Finance of India) issued an announcement stating that it accepted the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India on March 30, 2016 for products originating in or imported from China and Russia. As a result of the affirmative final anti-dumping ruling made by the products involved, it was decided to impose a five-year anti-dumping duty on the products involved, of which China was US$122.14-279.78/metric ton, and Russia was US$219/metric ton. On August 31, 2020, the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued an announcement stating that in response to applications submitted by Indian companies Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd., TGV SRAAC Ltd (formerly Sree Rayalaseema Alkalies and Allied Chemicals Ltd.) and Chemplast Sanmar Ltd. Dichloromethane imported from China initiated the first anti-dumping sunset review investigation. On December 1, 2020, India extended the validity period of anti-dumping duties on Chinese products involved in the case to January 31, 2021.