The world’s largest EO/EG (ethylene oxide/ethylene glycol) scrubber for the Sino-Saudi Ghulayyil ethylene project was successfully lifted into place

Creating the “largest in the world” and “fastest in the country” The EO/EG scrubbers that were lifted this time are a crucial part of the production process at the Sino-Saudi Ghulayyil ethylene project; they are used primarily for gas purification and recycling, and serve as an essential element and core driver for ensuring the efficient operation of the facility. With a weight of over 2,560 tons and a length of 109 meters, the total weight of this equipment after being equipped with various components is 3,250 tons. It not only sets a new record by becoming the heaviest single piece of equipment in Fujian Province, but its height and weight also represent the highest values ever recorded for similar towers worldwide. 　　The Sino-Saudi Ghulai Ethylene Project, with a total investment of 44.8 billion yuan, is jointly developed by Saudi Basic Industries Corporation and Fujian Energy & Petrochemical Group. It is a key project under Sino-Saudi cooperation in terms of production capacity and investment, as well as part of the **third batch of major foreign investment projects. This project utilizes 19 globally leading process technologies; its energy utilization, waste emissions, and carbon emission levels are all at international forefront levels. Once operational, it will drive investment in related industries worth nearly 200 billion yuan, reduce China’s reliance on imported high-end chemical products, and play a significant role in ensuring energy security as well as the stability of industrial chains and supply chains. 　　“As the world’s largest EO/EG scrubber tower, it requires a substantial amount of space for operation. The timely installation of this equipment is crucial for ground-based operations of other devices in the vicinity, as it affects the commencement of subsequent tasks such as equipment installation, pipeline connection, and system commissioning. ”Wu Nan, project manager from Sinopec Shanghai Engineering Co., Ltd., the EPC general contractor for the EO/EG unit, said that the successful lifting of this equipment is one of the key steps in advancing the project construction. 　　Thankfully, this \"super device\" was not only lifted into place with precision in just one attempt, but it also helped to save valuable time by enabling the Zhongsha Gulei ethylene project to come online sooner than planned. With a construction period of 25 days, it broke the national record for such tower installations, which previously required 45 days, thus setting a new benchmark for the petrochemical industry in terms of the manufacturing and installation of large-scale equipment.