In a remarkable feat of engineering, China’s domestically built Haiji-2 deepwater jacket was successfully installed in the Pearl River Mouth Basin after 16 hours of operation. The installation marks a significant milestone in Asia’s offshore oil and gas industry.
Standing at an impressive 338.5 meters and weighing 37,000 tonnes, the Haiji-2 surpasses all previous Asian benchmarks for deepwater jackets in terms of height, weight, operational depth, and construction speed. Deepwater jackets are critical structures anchored to the seabed, serving as the foundation for offshore oil and gas rigs.
“China’s largest crane vessel for offshore oil and gas engineering, the Lanjing 7500, was used to upright the jacket,” said Shu Wei, a project manager at the Liuhua oilfield with Offshore Oil Engineering Co., Ltd. “The successful installation of Haiji-2 demonstrates our nation’s growing capabilities in deepwater engineering.”
The Haiji-2 is expected to enhance China’s offshore oil and gas extraction capacities, contributing to energy security and economic growth. Its deployment not only signifies technological advancement but also sets a new standard for future deepwater projects in the region.
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