The formation of strategic priorities of the coal chemical industry of the Kemerovo Region — Kuzbass

Aim. The work aimed to develop and justify strategic priorities of the coal chemical industry of the Kemerovo Region — Kuzbass. Objectives . The work seeks to perform critical analysis of arguments for and against the creation of the coal chemical industry in Russia and the Kemerovo Region — Kuzbass; determine the leading directions of the strategic transformation of the coal industry of the Kemerovo Region — Kuzbass; create the mission of the coal chemical industry of the Kemerovo Region — Kuzbass, as well as develop strategic principles, priorities, and aims of the industry. Methods . The study was conducted having consideration for the general theory of strategy, the methodology of strategizing by V. L. Quint, the “triple helix” model, and the theory of open innovations by D. Chesbrough. The study employed the structural-systemic approach, methods of analysis and synthesis, deduction, and scientific abstraction. Results . The work substantiates the necessity of strategic transformation of the main function of the coal mining and processing industry complex from selling raw materials in low-margin markets to constructing a high-tech economy. It also defines the mission of the coal chemical industry of the Kemerovo Region — Kuzbass and the principles of its strategizing. Six strategic priorities were identified, which involve the formation of the best system for making management decisions on the creation of the coal chemical industry, the development of an innovative ecosystem, the development of breakthrough technologies, the organization of own production of industrial equipment, the maximum extension of technological chains, and access to export markets. Conclusions . The creation of the coal chemical industry in the Kemerovo Region — Kuzbass corresponds to scientific ideas about strategic development. When developing and implementing the industry strategy, it becomes possible to achieve leading positions in this field at the global level, ahead of competitors in terms of the time factor.