The overhead flare for the Ningxia Coal LNG project has been fully installed

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Recently, the overhead flare for Ningxia Coal Industry’s FTO tail gas to LNG project was fully installed, bringing the installation work for this LNG project to a successful conclusion in 2025. The successful lifting of this elevated torch not only creates favorable conditions for the subsequent construction of the project, but also lays a solid foundation for its high-quality completion by 2026. The elevated torch is composed of 10 sections, with a total height of 60 meters. The sections 3 to 10, which are those that need to be lifted, weigh 42.5 tons each; it represents the tallest structure for the installation of large-scale equipment at high altitudes within the LNG project area. This lifting operation requires high precision, poses significant safety risks, and is difficult to organize. To ensure a successful lift in one attempt, the project team carefully reviewed the lifting plan, thoroughly examining every aspect such as crane selection, lifting point placement, load calculations, process selection, equipment inspection, and emergency measures. By employing a single-crane lifting method, with a 500-ton truck crane serving as the main crane and a 130-ton truck crane as the auxiliary crane, they worked together to align sections 3–10 of the flare tower with sections 1–2 that were already in place in the air. After alignment and fixation, the cranes were removed, ensuring a smooth lifting and precise connection of the flare tower. The project team has always adhered to the principle of \"safety first, quality foremost,\" strictly implementing standardized management procedures for large-scale lifting operations. In the face of challenges such as work at heights and strong winds, experts were brought in in advance to conduct evaluations, and specialized lifting plans were developed. Through methods such as plan briefings, inspection based on checklists, and continuous on-site supervision, the requirements for construction safety and technical control were ensured, enabling precise management of the project’s key milestones and laying a solid foundation for the smooth progress of subsequent work.