The site preparation, dynamic compaction, and geotechnical investigation for the relocation, upgrading, and renovation project of Xinghua in the Qingshui Industrial Park of Yulin Yushen are progressing in an orderly manner

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Recently, the construction site of the Xinghua relocation, upgrading and renovation project located in the Qingshui Industrial Park of the Yushen Industrial Zone has been bustling with activity. Ground leveling, dynamic compaction, and geotechnical surveys are being carried out in an orderly manner, providing a solid foundation for subsequent foundation construction. This project is an important measure taken by Shaanxi Province to optimize the layout of the chemical industry and promote its high-quality development; it is also a key part of Yanchang Petroleum Group’s efforts to achieve \"industrial structure adjustment and a green, low-carbon transformation.\" The total investment in the project is nearly 8 billion yuan. It aims to build a modern circular economy industrial park based on synthetic ammonia, ammonium nitrate, and nitro compound fertilizers, with further development of high-end fine chemicals and new materials, in order to achieve comprehensive upgrades in equipment, energy conservation and emission reduction, as well as improved intrinsic safety. Since receiving the approval for the relocation and renovation plan from the Shaanxi Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology as well as the approval for the project from Yanchang Petroleum Group on July 9, 2024, the main contractor of the project, Xinghua Yushen Company, has adhered to the approach of \"early planning, rapid action, and strong coordination.\" It has actively worked with government agencies at the provincial, municipal, and county levels, as well as with functional departments such as those responsible for natural resources, ecological environment, emergency management, water resources, and forestry, to advance the completion of all preliminary procedures. Through mechanism innovations such as process optimization, parallel approval processes, and dedicated task forces, the project successfully completed over 20 key administrative approvals within just 9 months, including site entry reviews, registration, feasibility study approvals, safety pre-assessments, environmental impact assessments, land use pre-evaluations and site selection, as well as energy efficiency evaluations. This set a new record for the speed of preliminary approvals for projects of similar scale in both Yanchang Petroleum Group and across the province. The project kickoff event was held on April 18, 2025, marking the entry of the project construction into the actual construction phase. Faced with various challenges such as the complex geological conditions in desert areas, frequent sandstorms, and harsh cold weather in winter, the project team adhered to the principles of \"scientific organization, meticulous management, and safety first.\" Within just 5 months, they completed nearly 10 million cubic meters of earthwork and rockwork, carried out dynamic compaction on an area of over 120,000 square meters, and simultaneously completed detailed geological surveys. At present, the Xinghua relocation and upgrading project has fully entered the critical construction phase. Pile foundation construction and foundation pouring are being carried out in an orderly manner in various sections such as the main plant area, utility area, and warehousing and logistics area; the procurement of the first batch of core equipment has entered the bidding stage. Adhering to the principles of \"planning from a high starting point, designing to high standards, and constructing with high quality,\" Xinghua Yushen Company has partnered with top domestic chemical engineering firms. Focusing on the core goals of \"green and low-carbon operations, energy efficiency, intrinsic safety, and smart factories,\" it continues to optimize the overall process flow and the layout of the industrial park. Advanced energy-saving and environmental protection technologies as well as intelligent control systems will be employed, ensuring that the energy efficiency of key equipment reaches **benchmark levels. This will result in near-zero wastewater discharge, efficient recycling of solid waste, and a significant reduction in carbon emissions. In addition, a smart management center, an emergency command system, and a digital delivery platform will be established to promote the deep integration of \"industrial Internet and safe production,\" thereby enhancing overall intrinsic safety and operational efficiency. The goal is to create a model for the relocation and upgrading of large-scale chemical enterprises in Shaanxi and even the western region.