In order to build a modern coastal city with strong industrial strength, Maoming is aiming to bolster the development of several industries.

Maoming will aim to become a strong industrial city and bolster its port manufacturing industry. Oriental Energy settled its third-generation propane dehydrogenation unit in Maoming with the goal of building a world-class polypropylene production base.

"The hoisting of the first tower before the Spring Festival marks that the first phase of the project has shifted to the equipment installation stage, and two towers will be hoisted one after another," said Sun Cangan, general manager of Oriental Energy.

Oriental Energy's comprehensive utilization project of alkane resources is being implemented in four stages. The first phase includes the installation of three units, which is planned to be completed in June and put into operation in October. The second phase was rolled out in September 2021.

Oriental Energy and Guangzhou Industrial Investment Holding Group signed an investment agreement for the Maoming acrylonitrile industry chain project, establishing a joint venture company for the project. The new project is scheduled to start construction at the end of March. It is expected to be completed and put into operation in 2024. Once operational, it will bolster the development of the green chemicals industry and high-end manufacturing in Maoming.

The signing ceremony of Oriental Energy and Guangzhou Industrial Investment Holding Group's Maoming acrylonitrile industry chain project. [Photo/WeChat account: maofabu]

As the ports in Guangdong province that are close to the international shipping routes of the Strait of Malacca, the construction and operation of Bohe Port and Jeddah Port will promote the development of Maoming's marine economy.

Maoming's Bohe Port. [Photo/WeChat account: maofabu]

Since 2021, Maoming has conducted exchanges and cooperated with State-owned enterprises in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to promote the development of major industries in the coastal economic belt. In 2021, there were 40 key signing and reserve projects in Maoming, involving 18 companies, including two Fortune 500 companies and seven China's top 500 companies.

Maoming will develop a modern coastal city that is suitable for living, working, and traveling. The Maoming coastline is more than 180 kilometers long, with the Maoming section of the Guangdong Binhai Tourism Highway built along the coastline expected to be completed this year.

The census data released in 2021 shows that the permanent resident population of Maoming has increased by more than 350,000 in 10 years, an increase of 6.12 percent, exemplifying the city's growing attractiveness to people and businesses.