Planning for the Hekou Blue Economy Industrial Park began in 2010, with a planned area of 59.19 square kilometers.In June 2018, it was recognized by the provincial government as one of the first batch of provincial-level chemical industrial parks, with an initial area of 15.84 square kilometers. In January 2019, with the approval of the municipal government, the area of the chemical industrial park was expanded to 41.87 square kilometers. Following the expansion and consolidation of the chemical industrial park, the total area is 13.11 square kilometers, comprising a main zone of 11.54 square kilometers and the Dongying Fuhai Industrial Park covering 1.57 square kilometers.The industrial park has consistently adhered to the principles of green, safe, innovative, and efficient development, fully advancing the park’s green, low-carbon, and high-quality development. It has now developed into a key park and important platform for the Northern Shandong High-End Petrochemical Industry Base, and was selected by the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation as one of the first “Pilot Demonstration (Establishment) Units for China’s Smart Chemical Industrial Parks.”
First, the location is advantageous. The industrial park is situated far from urban areas and villages, ensuring ample safety buffer zones. The park is bounded by Lancheng Road to the north, Zhanhua Weichang to the east, Zhanli River to the west, and Yier Road to the south, with all boundaries separated by ecological waterways, making it relatively enclosed and independent. The land within the park is relatively spacious and consists primarily of state-owned and collectively-owned unused saline-alkali land, making it an ideal location for the development of the chemical industry.
Second, the planning standards are high. The National Petroleum and Chemical Industry Planning Institute was commissioned to develop the park’s master development plan and industrial development plan, modeled after the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park. The plan identifies two leading industries—chemical new materials and high-end fine chemicals—and establishes three primary industrial chains for investment attraction: polyester materials, lithium battery materials, and polyimide materials. Additionally, specialized plans for water supply and drainage, electricity, landscaping, and public utility tunnels have been completed, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the entire park.
Third, the park is equipped with comprehensive municipal and public utilities. Infrastructure supporting water, electricity, roads, and telecommunications within the park has been fully completed. Public facilities are continuously improving, including a wastewater treatment plant, a solid waste disposal center, a centralized heating center, a dedicated parking lot for hazardous chemical transportation, a special-duty fire station, a high-voltage substation, a reclaimed water reuse system, and a public utility tunnel. The construction of these municipal and public utilities has significantly enhanced the industrial park’s capacity to accommodate projects.
Fourth, economic development is characterized by high quality and steady growth. The park is home to 53 chemical enterprises, including 21 industrial enterprises above designated size, 2 foreign-invested enterprises, and 5 listed companies. Additionally, locally cultivated enterprises are planning to list on the Beijing Stock Exchange and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. In 2023, the park achieved a total industrial output value of 10.03 billion yuan and tax revenue of 340 million yuan.
The industrial park will focus on high-end, green, and smart development, further accelerating the transition from traditional to new growth drivers, promoting high-quality development, and establishing itself as a first-class national demonstration zone for new materials industry expansion and an eco-friendly chemical industrial park.