I. Warm congratulations to BGT and General Manager Zhang Jianfei for their participation in the research and development of the project "Key Technology and Applications of Energy-saving, Low-carbon Treatment of Wastewater Regeneration Membrane Concentrate", which won the First Prize of Scientific and Technological Progress Award at the "2024 China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation Science & Technology Awards Conference" hosted by China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation.

The key technologies developed in this project have effectively solved the problems in the treatment of membrane concentrate during wastewater regeneration, achieved the goals of energy conservation and low carbon, and provided strong technical support for wastewater resource utilization and environmental protection in China. The acquisition of this award not only demonstrates BGT's leading position in technological innovation but also sets a new benchmark for the development of the industry, inspiring more enterprises to engage in the wave of environmental protection technology innovation.

II. Warm congratulations to General Manager Zhang Jianfei on his appointment as the Deputy Director of the Desalination Branch of the China Industrial Energy Conservation and Cleaner Production Association.

General Manager Zhang Jianfei boasts 38 years of experience in the water treatment industry. He has long been committed to the R&D and application of water treatment technologies, and has been awarded titles such as Outstanding Youth by the State Oceanic Administration, Zhejiang Provincial Model Worker, member of the Expert Database of the Environmental Assessment Center of the Ministry of Environmental Protection, and "New National Gate" Leading Talent in Daxing District. Through trials and hardships, he has remained true to his original aspiration. He has led BGT in continuous technological innovation in the fields of industrial sewage treatment, sewage resource recycling, and the development of salt lakes and other mineral resources. Cumulatively, 238 invention patents and utility model patents have been obtained. The projects completed so far can recycle 2 billion tons of wastewater annually, with more than 700,000 tons of industrial first-class salt recovered from sewage, making outstanding contributions to China's development of industrial and municipal sewage resource utilization and the cause of environmental protection.

In his new role as Deputy Director of the Desalination Branch, he will take on greater responsibilities and missions to lead BGT to play a more significant role in desalination technology innovation, promotion and application, while driving China's industrial energy conservation and clean production undertakings to a new height.