(April 18, 2026) At the Domestic Silica Fumed Scale Industry Green Development Forum, it was learned that, against the backdrop of the ongoing deepening of “dual carbon” policies and the continuous improvement of environmental protection standards, China’s silica fumed scale industry is accelerating its green transformation. Driven by both policy guidance and technological innovation, the industry is transitioning from a model characterized by high energy consumption and high emissions to one that is more low-carbon and environmentally friendly, thus opening a new chapter in its development. As a result, both the quality of the industry’s development and its environmental protection standards have improved significantly.
At the policy level, continuous efforts are being made to support this green transformation. In recent years, both the national and local governments have introduced a series of relevant policies that clearly outline the direction for the green development of the silica fumed scale industry. On one hand, these policies aim to strictly control the expansion of production capacity that is characterized by high energy consumption and high pollution levels, speed up the elimination of outdated production processes, and promote the optimization of the industry’s capacity structure. On the other hand, enterprises that adopt low-carbon technologies or produce environmentally friendly products receive policy support in the form of tax incentives and financial subsidies, encouraging them to invest more in environmental protection improvements and the development of green products. Since 2026, 12 provinces have introduced specific policies aimed at promoting the green transformation of the silica fumed scale industry, explicitly stating that by 2028, the proportion of low-carbon silica fumed scale production capacity should increase to over 50%, thereby ensuring that this transformation proceeds in a thorough and effective manner.
Environmental protection standards continue to rise, forcing companies to accelerate their transformation. As China strengthens its environmental governance efforts, the environmental regulations for the silica gel industry have become increasingly stringent, with stricter limits on wastewater, waste gas, and solid waste emissions. This has compelled companies to increase their investment in environmental protection measures and upgrade their pollution control facilities. At present, all domestic silica gel manufacturers above a certain scale have completed the upgrading of their environmental protection facilities, ensuring that their wastewater and waste gas emissions meet regulatory requirements. Some leading enterprises have even achieved recycling of wastewater and productive reuse of solid waste. Although the cost of environmental treatment per ton of product has increased, in the long run, this has significantly enhanced the sustainable development capabilities of these companies and helped the industry eliminate a number of small and medium-sized enterprises that fail to meet environmental standards or have outdated production capacities.
The continuous advancement of green technologies is providing crucial support for the industry’s low-carbon transformation. Driven by both policy guidance and market demand, domestic silica gel manufacturers are actively investing in the research and development of green production technologies, continuously optimizing their core processes. Major breakthroughs have been made in areas such as biomass-based silica gel production technology, low-energy consumption precipitation processes, and waste gas recycling technologies, which are gradually replacing traditional processes that are energy-intensive and polluting. Data shows that silica gel produced using these new low-carbon processes results in carbon emissions per unit product that are reduced by more than 60% compared to traditional methods, while energy consumption is also decreased by 30%. Such technologies not only align with China’s “dual carbon” goals but also help companies reduce production costs and minimize environmental risks, thus playing a key role in facilitating the industry’s green transformation.
Industry insiders state that policy empowerment is the key driving force behind the green transformation of the silica industry, and the industry's green transformation has now entered a critical phase. In the future, as policies continue to be refined, environmental standards are further enhanced, and green technologies are continuously updated, the silica industry will gradually establish a green development model characterized by "policy guidance, technical support, corporate leadership, and market-driven mechanisms." Low carbonization, cleanliness, and resource utilization will become the core priorities for the industry's development, promoting high-quality and sustainable growth.
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