Zouping Peak Regional Energy Service Center Project Commences Construction

2025-07-03

On July 1, 2025, at the significant historical moment of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand, the groundbreaking ceremony of the Regional Energy Service Center – Heat Pipeline Expansion project was grandly held in Zouping Peak. As an important achievement of China-Thailand economic and trade cooperation, this project is expected to further optimize the regional energy structure and promote green and low-carbon development.

His Excellency Mr. Sata Arayakul, Thai Consul General in Qingdao, and Ms. Chen Baiwei, Director of Shandong Provincial Foreign Affairs Office attended the event and delivered speeches. Mr. Li Chuntian, Mayor of Binzhou and Deputy Party Secretary announced the commencement of the project. The ceremony was also attended by Mr. Lv Mingtao, Vice Mayor of Binzhou, Mr. Zhang Bo, Secretary-General of the Binzhou Municipal Government and Mr. Zhang Qian, Secretary of the Zouping Municipal Party Committee.

Director Chen Baiwei stated in her speech that this project is a prime example of successful cooperation between Shandong and Thai enterprises, demonstrating Binzhou's excellent business environment, and representing a practical implementation of foreign affairs serving economic development. She said that, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of China-Thailand diplomatic relations, she looks forward to working closely with all parties to advance pragmatic cooperation between Shandong and Thailand.

Consul General Sata extended his congratulations on the commencement of the project. He affirmed that the Thai Consulate General in Qingdao would continue serving as a bridge to facilitate deeper cooperation between Chinese and Thai enterprises. He expressed expectation for Binzhou to continue supporting Thai enterprises' development in Binzhou, thereby contributing to the bilateral friendship between the two nations.

Vice Mayor Lv Mingtao stated that Binzhou will continue to establish a top-tier business ecosystem, allowing enterprises to invest in Binzhou with confidence, operate with assurance, and develop prosperously.

Secretary Zhang Qian emphasized that Zouping City will provide full-service support and end-to-end assistance to expedite project construction and ensure early commissioning and operational benefits.

President Pilun expressed his gratitude to the leaders and distinguished guests for their presence, and introduced the project overview. As the first phase project of the Zouping Peak Regional Energy Service Center, the heat pipeline expansion project plans to build three pipelines in the east, north, and west, with an annual capacity of 720,000 tons of clean energy. Upon completion, the project will not only provide local manufacturing users with stable, reliable, and cost-competitive steam supply but also significantly enhance the utilization efficiency of Zouping Peak's existing assets, strengthening the resilience and sustainability of the enterprise. In terms of environmental benefits, the project will help reduce local coal consumption and improve regional air quality. Additionally, its implementation will further support Zouping City to optimize investment environment, creating favorable conditions for attracting more manufacturing projects. Ultimately, it will achieve a win-win outcome for the enterprise, communities, the environment, and the government.

The heat pipeline expansion project represents not merely an infrastructure upgrade, but an important practice of Banpu's "Energy Symphonics" strategy. The Group is committed to creating a smarter and more stainable energy future that balances energy security with innovation and low-carbon development, thereby powering regional economic growth with clean energy solutions.

This project represents a key achievement under the "Binzhou Enterprises Going Global Initiative”. At the event, Pei Mei, Party Secretary and Director of the Binzhou Municipal Foreign Affairs Office, and Yang Lidong, General Manager of Zouping Peak, jointly unveiled the plaque for "Binzhou Enterprises Going Global Initiative" Foreign Affairs Service Demonstration Project.