In a remarkable feat of engineering, China has successfully installed the Haiji-2 deepwater jacket in the Pearl River Mouth Basin, setting unprecedented benchmarks across Asia. Completed in just 16 hours of operation, the Haiji-2 stands at an impressive 338.5 meters tall and weighs a staggering 37,000 tonnes.
This milestone surpasses all previous Asian standards for deepwater jackets, excelling in height, weight, operational depth, and construction speed. The Haiji-2 serves as a foundational structure for offshore oil and gas rigs, anchoring them securely to the seabed and ensuring stability in challenging deepwater environments.
Shu Wei, a project manager at the Liuhua oilfield with Offshore Oil Engineering Co., Ltd., highlighted the significance of the installation: \"China's largest crane vessel for offshore oil and gas engineering, the Lanjing 7500, was instrumental in righting the jacket, showcasing our advanced engineering capabilities.\"
The deployment of Haiji-2 not only reinforces China's position in the offshore engineering sector but also paves the way for future innovations in deepwater exploration and sustainable energy solutions. As global energy demands evolve, projects like Haiji-2 are critical in meeting these needs while pushing the boundaries of what's technologically possible.
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