Construction of a new low-temperature ethylene-propylene tank project at Ningbo Zhenhai Petrochemical has commenced

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Recently, the groundbreaking ceremony for Ningbo Zhenhai Petrochemical Storage and Transportation Co., Ltd.’s new low-temperature ethylene-propylene tank project was held, marking a key step forward in upgrading the raw material supply system for the ethylene industry at Zhenhai Refining and Chemical Plant. As a key supporting project for the green petrochemical industry cluster in the Yangtze River Delta, the newly built low-temperature ethylene-propylene tank project is designed to provide a stable and efficient supply of raw materials for Zhenhai Refining & Chemical’s core facilities. It is understood that the project was overseen and constructed on an EPC basis by Guangzhou Engineering Company, which has extensive experience in general contracting for petrochemical projects. The construction scope includes one low-temperature EPDM storage tank with a capacity of 130,000 cubic meters, along with various supporting facilities such as transmission pipelines, loading/unloading equipment, terminal handling facilities, and utility systems. Once completed, it will primarily serve to ensure a stable supply of raw materials for Zhenhai Refining & Chemical’s No. 2 ethylene plant and its third ethylene production facility with an annual capacity of 1.5 million tons. In terms of its industrial infrastructure, Zhenhai Refining & Chemical Co. possesses a strong capacity for ethylene production. Its No. 2 ethylene plant, being the first domestic plant capable of producing millions of tons of ethylene entirely through domestic production, has been operating steadily for over 1,300 days since it went into operation in January 2022; it has produced nearly 4 million tons of ethylene to date. It has been recognized twice as a leader in energy efficiency and water efficiency within the industry. The advancement of the third ethylene project with a capacity of 1.5 million tons per year will further increase production capacity, and this low-temperature propylene tank project is designed to ensure a stable supply of raw materials for these two key facilities, thereby filling any existing gaps in infrastructure.