On November 11th, 2009, “Fujian Integrated Refining & Ethylene Joint Venture Project Commercial Operation” became the most frequently used words by extensive media both at home and abroad. It was also one of the hottest topics by the masses recently.

At 19:00 of November 11th, CCTV-1 News reported Fujian Integrated Refining & Ethylene Joint Venture Project Commercial Operation; Fujian TV News reported: “Two- decade efforts have forged a world-class petrochemical base, and the notable enterprises at home and abroad are brought together on the West Coast of the Taiwan Strait to create a splendid future. Today, the long-cherished dream ‘Mega Refinery and Mega Ethylene’ by several generations of Fujian people is finally realized at the foot of QLS Terminal and along the bank of Meizhou Bay…. The completion and commercial operation of the Project is of great importance in promoting the economic and social development in Fujian, speeding up the development of the Economic Zone on the West Coast of the Taiwan Strait as well as accelerating the adjustment and advancement of the petrochemical industry in China.”

Xinhua News Agency reported the grand commemoration ceremony of project commercial operation titled with China’s 1st Integrated Refining and Petrochemical Joint Venture Project Goes into Commercial Operation. The report stated that China's first joint venture project featuring integration between the refining, chemicals and fuels marketing operations — Fujian Integrated Refining & Ethylene Project declared its full completion and commercial operation on November 11th. China Daily reported the spectacular ceremony in combination of pictures titled with The World-class Fujian Integrated Refining & Ethylene Project Featured by World’s Leading Environmental Protection Goes into Commercial Operation. China Business News also reported such event with the title of The 1st Integrated Refining Joint Venture Project Goes into Operation.

Fujian Daily released the report titled with World-class “Petrochemical Aircraft Carrier” Hoists Sail from the West Coast of the Taiwan Strait to congratulate on Fujian Refining & Ethylene Project Commercial Operation, and particularly published commentary. SINOPEC News exclusively reported Fujian Refining & Ethylene Project respectively in Page 1 and Page 4 (whole pages).

Wenweipao, Takungpao, Hong Kong Commercial Daily, Bauhinia Magazine and other media also reported the grand event that the Project was put into commercial operation in the conspicuous pages.
Simultaneously, relevant news on Fujian Integrated Refining & Ethylene Joint Venture Project Commercial Operation was frequently exposed on various media, becoming a hotspot of media reports, a focus of readers as well as a topic in the neighborhood. Fujian people spread the news and cheered for the commercial operation of the Project which will further drive the development of local economy.