Wuhan's 800,000-ton ethylene plant will exceed 70%

In late 2007, the Wuhan 800,000-ton-per-year ethylene project officially commenced construction. According to a recent statement from Sinopec's management, the project is expected to achieve a 90% localization rate in terms of the number of equipment sets, and more than 70% in terms of investment. This significant milestone highlights China's growing capability in developing large-scale petrochemical infrastructure independently. The newly constructed production facilities consist of 1,588 process equipment units, with 1,435 being domestically produced and 153 imported. The reason for importing these 153 units primarily stems from the complexity of internal components and foreign patents that are not yet available domestically. Additionally, there is a lack of experience in producing such high-precision equipment within China, along with insufficient domestic raw materials and supporting components. The variety and specifications of materials are also incomplete, and their quality remains inconsistent, further limiting local manufacturing capabilities. Notably, the "three core machines" essential for a million-ton ethylene plant have been determined to rely on previous projects in Zhenhai, Tianjin, and Fushun. Shenyang Blower (Group) Co., Ltd. and Hangzhou Steam Turbine Co., Ltd. are leading the development efforts, and progress is currently proceeding smoothly. The total investment in the Wuhan ethylene project amounts to 14.67 billion yuan. It includes eight new production facilities: an 800,000-ton-per-year ethylene cracker, a 500,000-ton pyrolysis gasoline hydrogenation unit, a 120,000-ton butadiene extraction unit, a 400,000-ton aromatics extraction unit, a 300,000-ton HDPE unit, a 300,000-ton LLDPE unit, a 60,000-ton ethylene oxide unit, a 300,000-ton ethylene glycol unit, and a 400,000-ton polypropylene unit. This project stands as the only major petrochemical initiative planned by the country in the central region during the "Eleventh Five-Year Plan" period, with an anticipated completion and commissioning by 2010. In terms of procurement, electrical equipment will be mainly sourced domestically, while instrumentation equipment will be acquired through open bidding. This approach reflects a balanced strategy between leveraging domestic capabilities and ensuring access to advanced international technologies where necessary.

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