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From the sea-crossing approach bridge of the pier to the towering torch framework, from the installation of tower structures weighing tens of millions of tons to the interconnection of pipelines spanning thousands of kilometers, construction activities take place simultaneously on land, at sea, and in the air, involving various tasks related to oil, chemicals, storage, hydroelectric power, and wind energy. With great momentum, 50,000 builders work day and night with high morale, as a fierce effort is underway here to build what are meant to be projects that bring pride, drive development, and represent hope. Since the beginning of this year, despite various adverse factors, Guangdong Petrochemical Company has remained committed to its scheduled milestones, making every effort to accelerate the project construction and achieving phased results; overall, 70% of the project’s progress has been completed. Trading space for time: new technologies set new records. Thanks to the approach of \"standardized design, large-scale procurement, factory-based prefabrication, and modular construction,\" the construction of CNPC Guangdong Petrochemical’s integrated refining and chemical processing project has managed to save time and improve efficiency by relying on extensive prefabrication in different locations and the widespread use of new construction technologies. In late August, the reaction feed heater and the distillation tower feed heater for the 4.2 million tons per year wax oil hydroprocessing unit were transported to the site directly via barge and trucks, after being prefabricated and assembled in a factory setting. They were installed in one go using hydraulic lowering equipment on the vehicles, setting a record as the largest such unit installed in a Guangdong Petrochemical project, as well as the first time such a modular unit was installed by China National Petroleum Corporation. Calculations show that with this construction approach, the overall production efficiency increases by more than twice; the project completion time is reduced by 2 months compared to heating furnaces assembled on-site after being delivered in separate parts. This not only reduces the amount of work required on-site but also ensures high construction quality. In overcoming the construction challenges associated with the steel approach bridge at the crude oil terminal, Guangdong Petrochemical Company conducted repeated optimizations and evaluations. It adopted a series of new construction techniques, such as the use of cantilevered platforms combined with crawler-type telescopic arms for assistance in construction, as well as concrete mixing on land followed by pouring using long-arm excavators. For the construction of the upper structure of the QD10 caisson, the cover plate was installed in three days, the cantilevered platform was completed in two days, the columns were erected in two and a half days, and the upper piers and abutments were finished in eight and a half days. This accelerated the overall construction process to 16 days, laying a solid foundation for the subsequent installation of the steel approach bridge. Improving efficiency through effective management, and driving progress through strict measures – Focusing on key aspects such as environmental protection and safe, civilized construction at the construction sites, Guangdong Petrochemical Company launched a three-month special rectification campaign. Regular meetings were held daily to conduct thorough inspections and carry out remedial actions; the issues identified were analyzed, and management responsibilities were enforced, with rewards given to those who performed well and penalties imposed on those who did not. This approach effectively enhanced the level of site management and helped ensure that construction activities were carried out safely. Strict and effective management measures help to continuously improve the management standards of contractors. Under the leadership of Guangdong Petrochemical Company, both parties systematically optimized and integrated the resources allocated to the project construction, and widely adopted the \"3×1.5\" approach – that is, operating in three shifts around the clock, with 1.5 times as many workers and machinery assigned to each shift – thereby achieving a construction pace 4.5 times faster than that of conventional project construction. By using teamwork as a driving force and showing determination in the face of difficulties, Guangdong Petrochemical Company has firmly embraced the mindset that \"major projects require a corresponding level of commitment,\" and that \"the sooner a project is completed and put into operation, the sooner it can start generating benefits.\" With leaders taking the lead, the company ensures that meetings are held on-site, work is carried out on-site, and problems are solved on-site. It has organized 56 Party member task forces to encourage cadres and employees to assume more responsibility, successfully completing 27 urgent, difficult, and critical tasks. In particular, the Fourth Refining Production Department achieved, for the first time within China’s petroleum industry, the operation of 1,000-ton capacity towers using cranes that can lift 4,000 tons per week, while the LIMS system at the water treatment plant was put into use 20 days earlier than planned ； In August, in the face of the adverse effects of the typhoon, they organized a scientific effort to unload the large-scale tower equipment from the ships. Under the bright red flags of the Party member task forces, the various responsible units worked day and night for over 20 days, completing the unloading of equipment from 32 ships and 117 pieces of equipment in total. This helped to alleviate the pressure related to the timing of equipment delivery and installation, allowing them to overcome difficulties once again and stay ahead of schedule. At present, the construction of the integrated refining and petrochemical project at Sinopec Guangdong Petrochemical has achieved phased results; overall progress stands at 70%. The utility systems have been gradually handed over and put into use, while the construction of various key units and along the key project pathways has entered a final push phase. Guangdong Petrochemical Company stated that it will seize the favorable opportunities for construction in the fourth quarter, implement strict and meticulous management on a consistent basis, and do a thorough job in all aspects of construction organization to ensure the achievement of the annual targets set. Final design documents for the 204 main units of CNPC Guangdong Petrochemical’s integrated refining and chemical processing project are now available!