Li Shousheng pointed out that after the efforts made in the first three years of the 13th Five Year Plan, China's petroleum and chemical industry has achieved significant results in "adjusting structure, promoting transformation, and increasing efficiency". New driving forces continue to strengthen, industrial structure continues to optimize, and enterprise efficiency has significantly improved. However, the foundation for high-quality development in the industry is not yet solid, especially the repeated investment impulse of greed for large, new, and comprehensive investment still exists, which brings new pressure of overcapacity; There are still many safety accidents, especially major ones that occur frequently, causing huge losses of life and property, and seriously damaging the sustainable development image of the industry. 2019 is the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and a crucial year for building a moderately prosperous society in all respects. The development of the industry is facing both rare opportunities and severe challenges, and the situation is still very complex, with increasing uncertainty and instability, "said Li Shousheng.

He pointed out that the overall work idea of the petrochemical federation in 2019 is to fully implement the spirit of the central economic work conference, adhere to the general tone of seeking progress while maintaining stability, take the supply side structural reform as the main line, firmly seize the period of strategic opportunities with great achievements, earnestly implement the eight word policy of "consolidation, enhancement, improvement and unimpeded", implement the innovation driven development and green sustainable development strategy, pragmatically promote the "the Belt and Road" international production capacity cooperation, go against the trend, take the initiative and make full efforts, strive to promote high-quality development of the industry to a new level, and greet the 70th anniversary of the founding of New China with outstanding achievements.
Therefore, in 2019, the Petrochemical Federation will focus on 7 key tasks. One is to continue to work hard on promoting supply side structural reform and make new breakthroughs in improving the quality and efficiency of industry economic operation. Secondly, we will continue to work hard to enhance the innovation capabilities of enterprises and make new breakthroughs in accelerating the transformation and upgrading of the industry. Thirdly, we will continue to make efforts to promote energy conservation, environmental protection, and safe production in the industry, and make new breakthroughs in improving the level of green development in the industry. Fourth, continue to make efforts to promote the "the Belt and Road" international production capacity cooperation and make new breakthroughs in the implementation of international cooperation projects. Fifth, we will continue to work hard on the association's party building and deepening reforms, and make new breakthroughs in the association's diligent performance and standardized operation. Sixth, we will carefully organize activities to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and commend model workers. Seventh, conscientiously carry out preparatory work such as preliminary research for the industry's "14th Five Year Plan".