【Ten Years of Rapid Development in Chemical Processing Equipment】1083–2023: 320,000-ton single-point mooring equipment for China’s project in Riau, Indonesia

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Ten years of rapid development in chemical technology – praise for the prosperous and strong China. This is just a starting point; more participation from everyone will make things even more lively. Haichuan becomes even better with your involvement; we welcome everyone to join in the forum discussions. Be careful with fire risks as the heat increases in July. -------------------------------------------- In mid-July, the 320,000-ton single-point mooring equipment for the Lavilavi project in Indonesia was transported from Zhuhai, China, to Benoa Port on Bali. The safe delivery of this equipment to the site on schedule was a crucial step in the offshore work for this project. This project is the first large-scale EPCC project undertaken by CNPC Pipeline Bureau in Indonesia, and it is also the first time that a Chinese company has taken on a project for an Indonesian oil company. The 52-inch submarine pipelines, the 320,000-ton single-point mooring system, and the 170,000-cubic-meter storage tank for the Ravi Ravi project in Indonesia are all the largest storage and transportation facilities currently under construction by the Pipeline Bureau. At the same time, this project is a **strategic project for Indonesia**; it represents an expansion and upgrading project for the Balikpapan refinery operated by Pertamina. The completion of this project will help to address the shortage of refined oil in that region, and its benefits will extend throughout Kalimantan Island. It holds great significance for the development of Indonesia’s new capital, as well as for the economic and livelihood prospects of that area. The 320,000-ton single-point mooring equipment delivered to Indonesia this time is a crucial piece of equipment for the Lavi Lavi project in Indonesia. It is also the most expensive and critical set of equipment available. The design standards for this entire system are high, and its construction takes a long time. In the face of various difficulties and challenges, the project team carefully managed the timeline, kept costs under control, and ensured precise oversight to guarantee that this critical equipment arrived on schedule. At present, the materials for the single-point mooring system of the Raviravi project, such as buoys, manifolds, anchor piles, anchor chains, and umbilical cables, have all been unloaded from the ship and cleared through customs. Next, the project team will carry out proper storage and maintenance of the single-point mooring equipment to ensure it remains in good condition, thus facilitating the smooth progress of the project.