Technology May 17, 2022 04:30 PM (GMT+8) · EqualOcean
Sinopec Information Office disclosed on the 17th that the pneumatic jacking operation of 270000 cubic meters of large liquefied natural gas storage tank located in Sinopec Qingdao LNG terminal was successful, marking the basic completion of the main structure of the outer tank. The tank is independently developed by Sinopec, with a diameter of 100.6m and a height of 55m, which is equivalent to the area of a football field and the height of 20 floors. It is the fastest and largest liquefied natural gas tank in China at present. It marks a new breakthrough in the R & D and construction technology of China's super large volume LNG tank and enters the global leading level. It is of great significance to accelerate the construction of China's natural gas production, supply, storage and marketing system and promote the development of high-quality energy.