in the field of technological innovation? For example, in terms of reducing carbon at the source, limestone should be replaced by some (raw materials) with low calcium content. For example, we use steel slag, fly ash and carbide slag. In 2024, we will replace 10 million tons of raw materials and reduce carbon emissions by more than 3 million tons. In terms of fuel substitution, we have nurtured a very good industry. At present, 14 fuel substitution processing centers have been established throughout the country. At present, the annual processing capacity has reached more than 1.5 million tons, and the business income has reached 400 million yuan in 2024. It should be said that the effect of carbon reduction and social contribution is very obvious. On the other hand, we can also use the layout of some new energy sources, so that any link in our process can achieve low emissions. We have built a carbon capture production line with the largest annual capture of 200,000 tons in the global cement industry, using digital means to make carbon emissions lower in every link in the best way, so that carbon can produce better benefits. On September 23-24, China Cement Network will hold the 14th China Cement Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Technology Exchange Conference and the 6th Intelligent Summit Forum in Zibo, which will focus on the exchange of issues related to alternative fuels, and visit the demonstration project of Qingzhou Zhonglian's annual output of 200,000 tons of carbon dioxide oxy-fuel combustion coupling carbon capture.
