**Important milestone achieved in the methanol modification phase of Energy Group’s Baotou coal-to-olefins project!

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On July 20, the lifting of the methanol synthesis tower for the project aimed at removing bottlenecks in Shenhua Baotou’s methanol synthesis system was successfully completed. This represents one of the key milestones in the project’s development; it signals the entry into the peak phase of installation work, and it also marks the successful conclusion of the large-scale lifting operations. The net weight of the methanol synthesis tower is approximately 370 tons. For lifting, a 650-ton crawler crane is used as the main lifting device, with a 500-ton truck crane serving as an auxiliary lifting device. This device is difficult to transport and is one of the most critical components of the entire system. In response, the project team made thorough arrangements and careful plans to ensure the smooth progress of the lifting operations. Since the factory roads were not sufficient for transporting the equipment, the project team invited the manufacturer and experts on multiple occasions to hold coordination meetings regarding large-scale lifting operations, and carried out thorough on-site inspections. At the same time, strict, practical, and meticulous attention is paid to every aspect of the process: plan formulation, validation, approval; the assembly and inspection of cranes upon arrival; personnel training and briefings; as well as foundation treatment and testing. Strict control is maintained at all times to ensure absolute reliability. On that day, relevant officials from the Chemicals Division of the Energy Group, Baotou Coal Chemical Company, Jilin Huayu Project Management Company, Sinochem Third Construction Company, and others were on site to supervise and guide the lifting operations. This project modifies the existing methanol synthesis system by adding a new one, eliminating the bottlenecks in the original system and addressing the potential safety risks associated with its current operation. It also enables the methanol production capacity to reach the designed level, thereby improving the overall economic efficiency of the plant.