Completion of the lifting work for large-scale towers in Jiujiang Petrochemical’s aromatic compounds complex

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At 11 a.m. on May 23, T201, the reformate fractionation tower of the aromatic compounds complex – the core unit of Sinopec Jiujiang Branch’s 1.5 million tons per year aromatic compounds production project – was successfully installed. This marks the successful completion, after more than 5 months, of the installation work for the six super-large towers in this facility. Tower T201 is the core equipment of the plant and is crucial for the project’s commissioning and operation. The tower is 67 meters tall and weighs 470 tons; it is large in size with a high center of gravity, making it susceptible to wind forces. This results in significant challenges regarding lifting operations as well as safety risks. The various departments of the Jiujiang Petrochemical Project management team conducted preliminary discussions and analyses, continuously optimized the construction plans, and thoroughly checked for potential safety hazards. The personnel on site performed their respective duties in close cooperation, accurately completing each task and successfully overcoming the challenges associated with the construction. Since December 2025, the team has been focusing on the schedule milestones to advance the equipment lifting in an orderly manner. The completion of this lifting operation marks a significant breakthrough in the installation of the main equipment for the aromatics complex; the project has now entered a new phase focused on supplementary installations, pipeline laying, and mechanical and electrical commissioning. Next, the team will make use of the construction window period, adhere strictly to safety and quality standards, refine on-site management, and go all out to accelerate the project progress to ensure its early completion and commissioning.