Chemical engineering has played an important role in the development of pet
rochemical industry. Some important advances in chemical engineering have b
een discussed in detail, i.e. petroleum refining, organic chemicals, synthe
tic resin, synthetic fibers and relevant raw materials, synthetic rubber, a
nd process energy integration. The main business targets of China Petroleum
& Chemical Corporation (SINOPEC Corp.) and the focus of further researches
are also addressed.