Hubei XingRui Silicon Materials Co., Ltd. intends to construct the silicone foam project at Yichang New Materials Industrial Park of Xingfa Group, Xiaoting District, Yichang City, Hubei Province, with the investment of RMB 210 million. Its environmental impact assessment report was publicized. The project will go by three phases. In the Phase I project, one production line will be built to annually produce 200 000 square meters for 200-400 tons of silicone foam. For the Phase II, one line is to be built for 300 000 square meters for 350-600 tons of silicone foam per year. And for the Phase III, two lines are to produce 700 000 square meters for 560-1400 tons of silicone foam. Construction on the project will be started in July 2024, slated to be completed in September 2024 for the Phase I, December 2025 for the Phase II, and at the end of 2027 for the Phase III.