The largest and heaviest tower of PetroChina Guangxi Petrochemical Transformation and Upgrading Project is in place

Recently, the largest and heaviest tower of PetroChina Guangxi Petrochemical Refining and Chemical Integration Transformation and Upgrading Project, the 1.2 million tons/year Ethylene No. 2 Propylene Tower, was successfully hoisted into place in 2 hours and 43 minutes. The hoisting load reached 2,180 tons. This marks the successful completion of the hoisting task of three thousand-ton-level towers undertaken by the engineering construction company. The tower was manufactured by the Seventh Construction Company of the Engineering Construction Company, with a height of 103.8 meters and a maximum diameter of 8.8 meters.

The Guangxi Petrochemical Refining and Chemical Integration Transformation and Upgrading Project is a major project for PetroChina to implement the national 'Belt and Road' initiative, build a new western land-sea channel, and promote the high-quality development of refining and chemical business. It is also a strategic project for PetroChina to promote the 'reducing oil and increasing chemicals' structural adjustment. After the project is completed and put into production, it can help Guangxi Petrochemical transform from fuel type to chemical products and organic materials type, and promote the transformation of refining and chemical business to green and low-carbon.