The first piece of equipment for the Fujian Gulei aniline-rubber additive industry chain project – the ammonia synthesis tower – was successfully lifted in one go
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On the morning of January 15, the first piece of equipment for the Fujian Gulei aniline-rubber additive industry chain project – the ammonia synthesis tower – was successfully lifted into place. This achievement by Sinopec Nanjing Engineering Company, which is responsible for the EPC contract for this project, lays a solid foundation for the subsequent construction phases. One of the key pieces of equipment in this project, the ammonia synthesis tower is 18.55 meters long and has an outer diameter of 1.7 meters; its net weight is 97 tons, which is equivalent to the weight of four J-20 fighter jets. With the assistance of a 600-ton main crane and a 300-ton truck crane, it was possible to position the structure in just one lift after 20 minutes. One success! It’s equivalent to lifting 4 J-20 fighters at once! 2025-01-19 07:24·Sinopec On the morning of January 15, the first piece of equipment for the Fujian Gulei aniline-rubber additive industry chain project, which is under EPC contracting by Sinopec Nanjing Engineering Company, was successfully lifted into place – the ammonia synthesis tower. This achievement lays a solid foundation for the further development of the project. The ammonia synthesis tower is one of the key equipment in the project; it is 18.55 meters long, has an outer diameter of 1.7 meters, and weighs 97 tons, which is equivalent to the weight of four J-20 fighter jets. With the assistance of a 600-ton main crane and a 300-ton truck crane, it was possible to position the structure in just one lift after 20 minutes. The lifting of the ammonia synthesis tower is not only the first equipment to be lifted in this facility but also a key milestone agreed upon by Nanhua Company and Nanjing Engineering Company. Both teams should take this as an opportunity to keep a close eye on the project progress, prioritize safety and quality, enhance coordination and scheduling, and improve service support, in order to fully accelerate the construction of the project.
It is understood that aniline is an important intermediate in organic chemical manufacturing, and its main applications are in dyes, pharmaceuticals, and rubber additives. Rubber additives are substances used in the production of rubber products; they can extend the service life of these products and prevent aging and cracking. They are primarily used in areas such as aircraft, commercial vehicles, and passenger car tires. With the rapid development of rubber products in our country, the rubber additive industry has also continued to grow, leading to a rising demand for aniline. Nanhua Company is one of the earliest enterprises in China to produce aniline and rubber additives, and it possesses a complete industrial chain for these products. In recent years, the company has been continuously exploring paths for green transformation and upgrading, shifting from the traditional chemical industry to high-end electronic chemicals, high-end fine chemicals, high-end new materials, high-end intelligent manufacturing, hubs for high-end research and development, as well as advancements in the carbon industry. This project is a key step taken by Sinopec and Fujian Province to deepen their cooperation and promote the high-quality development of the petrochemical industry in the park. The Gulei Petrochemical Industry Base is one of the major petrochemical industry bases in the country. Sinopec will take the construction of this project as a new starting point to deepen its strategic cooperation with Fujian Province, working together to create a Sinopec Gulei Industry Base that features a complete industrial chain, distinct core advantages, and high-end, intelligent, and green characteristics, thereby contributing to the high-quality development of Fujian Province and the park as a whole.
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