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Established in 1968 and commencing production in 1970, Befar Group has grown into a comprehensive chemical enterprise group with prominent core businesses and a complete industrial chain. Its operations span five key sectors: chlor-alkali, petrochemicals, new energy, new materials, and specialty chemicals. Its caustic soda and propylene oxide products are listed among Shandong High-Quality Brands in the high-end chemical industry. Befar’s products are exported to over 100 countries and regions worldwide. By the end of 2024, the Group had generated cumulative profits and taxes of 77.91 billion RMB and contributed 56.89 billion RMB in tax payments.

 

The Group’s core entity, Befar Group Co., Ltd. (stock code: SH601678), was successfully listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in February 2010. As an executive member of the China Chlor-Alkali Industry Association and a key industrial chain leader in Shandong Province, Befar has been honored with titles such as National Model Enterprise for Harmonious Labor Relations Creation, National Most Socially Responsible Enterprise, Shandong Charity Award, and Shandong Social Responsibility Enterprise. For ten consecutive years, it has been recognized as a national benchmark enterprise in energy efficiency for key energy-consuming industries.

 

Aligning with global chemical industry trends, China’s industrial practices, and Binzhou’s strategic opportunities, Befar Group has innovatively launched its forward-looking “Beikun Plan. Centered on the integrated development of “new energy + chemicals”, the initiative aims to establish a world-class national new energy and chemical industrial base in northern Binzhou, supported by a robust scientific and technological innovation system.

 

Under its new “12345” strategic framework,Crafting the grand vision of "Technology Befar, Digitalization Befar, International Befar, and Happiness Befar" The Group prioritizes both value creation and humanistic values, fostering a culture of innovation, agility, and ecological responsibility. It continues to advance in ecosystem development, technological innovation, green transformation, global expansion, and social responsibility, embracing openness and collaboration to drive progress.


Looking ahead, Befar Group will solidify its strategic layout with global vision and unwavering confidence. By leveraging international partnerships and technology-driven growth, the Group is committed to pioneering green chemistry and low-carbon transformation. Dedicated to maximizing value for society, clients, shareholders, and employees, Befar strives to contribute profoundly to the advancement of the global chemical industry.

  • 1968Year
    Befar Group was founded
  • 77.91Billion
    Accumulated profits and taxes
  • 100+
    Our products are exported to the world
  • Industrial layout
    New Materials Business Department
    Specialty Chemicals Business Department
    Petrochemical Business Department
    Chlor-alkali Business Department
    New Energy Business Department
    development history
    1968
    The chemical experimental factory was renamed as Beizhen Chemical Factory and began the construction of the chlor-alkali project.
    1970
    On October 22nd, the first phase of the 2,200-ton annual capacity chlor-alkali project was put into operation.
    1992
    The project in Binzhou Chemical Factory Petrochemical New Area was completed and put into operation.
    1993
    The annual tax revenue exceeded 50 million yuan.
    1999
    The capacity of the epoxy propane unit was expanded from 4,500 tons per year to 20,000 tons per year in just 9 months, and it was successfully started up on the first attempt.
    2000
    Binzhou Zhonghai Asphalt Technology Co., Ltd., Zhanhua Economic & Trade Co., Ltd. have been established.
    2004
    Befar Haiyuan Salt Chemical Co., Ltd. was established in Zhanhua. Longkou Bingang Liquidchemicals Terminal Co., Ltd. was established.
    2006
    Binyang Fuel Chemical Co., Ltd. was registered and started construction in Xinyang.
    2007
    The establishment of Befar Dongrui Chemical Co., Ltd. kicked off.
    2010
    On February 23, 2010, Befar Group Co., Ltd. was successfully listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, raising a total of 2.09 billion yuan.
    2012
    The relocation and comprehensive technological transformation project of the Chemical Division started officially.
    2017
    Befar has invested in the hydrogen energy industry and has built the first demonstration facility for hydrogen purification and filling in China. It is also the first demonstration base in China for producing hydrogen fuel for vehicles at a capacity of tens of thousands of tons.
    2020
    The Integrated C3-C4 Utilization Project in Binzhou Lingang Chemical Industrial Park has started construction in Beihai. Befar had already laid out its plans in Beihai as early as 2013.
    2022
    A comprehensive organizational restructuring has been implemented, establishing five major business divisions and five major centers, aligning with the “12345” development strategy, and fully building an ecological platform-oriented enterprise.
    2024
    Befar Group has pioneered the forward-looking "Beikun Plan", charting an innovative development path centered on the integration of "new energy + chemical industry". The initiative aims to establish a nationally recognized, world-class new energy and chemical industrial base in northern Binzhou, positioning it as a globally influential hub in this sector.
    2025
    The C3/C4 Comprehensive Utilization Project has entered full operation.
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