Academician He Manchao of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Director of the State Key Laboratory of Deep Geomechanics and Underground Engineering at China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), along with the laboratory’s team of experts, attended the signing ceremony. Also present were Yang Yuexiang, Secretary of the Liulin County Party Committee; Yan Mingxing, Deputy Secretary of the County Party Committee and County Mayor; leaders from the Liulin County Party Committee, County Government, and relevant functional departments; Zheng Peng, Chairman of the Board and President of Pengfei Group, together with heads of various business units and mine managers; as well as executives from key enterprises in Liulin County and coal mine directors, who participated either on-site or via video link.
At the ceremony, Zheng Peng and He Manchao signed a strategic cooperation agreement on behalf of the enterprise and the university. The agreement stipulates that, through joint efforts, Pengfei Group will be developed into a key demonstration base for promoting advanced technologies such as the 110/N00 pillarless self‑driving roadway method—both within Shanxi Province and nationwide—as well as an incubation hub for scientific and technological achievements and a training center for high‑level talent, thereby providing robust technical support and human‑resource assurance for Pengfei’s high‑quality development.
He Manchao delivered a special lecture on site, emphasizing that, through the concerted efforts of the expert team, Pengfei has been able to introduce advanced technologies, elevate the professional competence of its workforce, and achieve fully intelligent mining operations. He also expressed the hope that Pengfei Group, together with the expert team, will join forces to forge ahead with determination and take on responsibilities, thereby contributing to the ambitious goals of the coal-mining industry.
Zheng Peng extended a warm welcome to all the experts, leaders, and distinguished guests attending the ceremony, stating that the signing of this strategic cooperation agreement with the State Key Laboratory marks a new starting point for Pengfei Group and a national-level laboratory to join forces in forging a brighter future—aiming to make it a model of collaboration between a national research institution and a real‑world enterprise. He further emphasized that this partnership represents a powerful alliance, offering Pengfei’s practical experience and case studies to advance China’s coal‑mining technologies. He expressed his hope that this strategic cooperation will soon bear fruit, creating a shared vision and driving progress forward.
Yang Yuexiang extended warm congratulations on the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement between Pengfei Group and the State Key Laboratory of Deep Rock Mechanics and Underground Engineering. He emphasized that he hopes both parties will take this agreement as a starting point, work in concert and advance hand in hand, so as to promptly promote the widespread application of the “110 mining method”—a pillarless, self-supporting roadway technique—at all coal mines under Pengfei Jinliu Energy, thereby establishing an intelligent “benchmark” for the coal industry and achieving mutually beneficial, win-win development. He further expressed the hope that Pengfei Jinliu Energy will seize this collaboration as an opportunity to strengthen industry–university–research ties, steadily push forward key scientific and technological projects related to intelligent, green, and safe coal extraction as well as clean, efficient, and advanced utilization, thus facilitating the green transformation of the coal sector. The County Party Committee and the County Government will strive to provide the highest-quality services and foster the most favorable environment, enabling experts and professors to focus on innovation and businesses to pursue entrepreneurship with confidence, working together with all stakeholders to build a brighter future.
This strategic agreement between Pengfei Group and the State Key Laboratory of Deep Geomechanics and Underground Engineering represents a powerful collaboration between an enterprise and a national key laboratory. By leveraging the laboratory’s robust research capabilities, cutting-edge technologies, and talent pool, and capitalizing on Pengfei Group’s extensive coal‑industry platform, this partnership will accelerate the development and application of advanced mining technologies, foster the establishment of comprehensive green mining solutions, and effectively enhance safety, reduce costs, and boost efficiency at Pengfei Group. It will also drive the broader upgrading of local industries, facilitate resource transformation and scientific innovation, and serve as a catalyst for groundbreaking advancements in the coal sector and global mining technology. Ultimately, this initiative will have significant and far-reaching implications for improving the economic performance of the coal industry, building a new, sustainable, modern coal‑based industrial base, and paving the way for long-term, environmentally responsible growth.
