Abstract:In recent years, the mainland government has been increasing infrastructure investment, including pipeline engineering construction, especially the promotion of the "Belt and Road" initiative, which has brought new growth opportunities to China's pipeline engineering construction industry. With the progress and innovation of technology, the pipeline engineering construction industry is also constantly improving the process and construction efficiency, at the same time, the application of new materials and new processes can improve the quality and service life of pipelines and reduce engineering costs. According to the data, the output value of China's pipeline engineering construction in 2022 will be about 374.9 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 8.72%.
1. Definitions and Classification
Pipeline engineering refers to the device used to transport gases, liquids or fluids with solid particles connected by pipes, pipe connections and valves, etc., and pipeline engineering includes three aspects: pipeline line engineering, station and warehouse engineering and pipeline ancillary engineering. Among them, the pipeline line project can be subdivided into the pipeline body project, the pipeline protection structure project, the pipeline crossing project, the line ancillary project, etc.; the station and depot project is mainly for the construction of pipeline oil transmission stations and pipeline gas transmission stations; and the pipeline auxiliary projects mainly include the communication line engineering, power supply line engineering, and road engineering built along the pipeline line. Pipeline engineering plays an important role in many fields such as energy, chemical industry, construction, municipal administration, etc., and its design and construction need to follow relevant engineering standards and specifications to ensure the safe, reliable and economical operation of pipeline systems.
Second, industry policies
With the steady development of the domestic economy, the living standards of residents are also constantly improving, in order to further enhance the people's sense of gain, happiness and security, and comprehensively improve the living environment and facilities of residents, in the past two years, the mainland has successively introduced a number of policies to continue to promote the transformation of old urban communities, and accurately make up for shortcomings, strengths and weaknesses. To this end, the "Notice on Solidly Promoting the Transformation of Old Urban Communities in 2023" and the "Notice on Solidly Promoting the Aging and Renovation of Urban Gas Pipelines" and other policies have proposed that it is necessary to speed up the renewal and transformation of aging and hidden gas, water supply, heating, drainage, power supply, communication and other pipelines; Risers and plant facilities to promote the systematic construction of municipal infrastructure. The steady implementation of relevant policies will further drive the growth of demand for pipeline engineering in mainland China and promote the healthy and sustainable development of the pipeline engineering industry.
3. Industry barriers
1. Technical barriers
Pipeline engineering involves material selection, process design, construction and installation, etc., all of which require a high degree of professional and technical knowledge and experience, especially in key areas such as welding technology, anti-corrosion treatment, pipeline laying, etc., requiring enterprises to have deep technical accumulation and research and development capabilities. In addition, with the development of the industry, new pipes, intelligent technology, energy conservation and environmental protection technologies continue to emerge, requiring enterprises to constantly update and follow up the pace of technological development. However, due to insufficient technical reserves and limited R&D investment, many enterprises are difficult to master these advanced technologies, so they are at a disadvantage in market competition.
2. Financial barriers
The purchase of equipment, the construction of production lines and the operation and maintenance of the pipeline engineering industry require huge capital investment, and with the intensification of technology update and market competition, enterprises also need to continue to increase R&D investment to ensure technological leadership. At the same time, investment in environmental protection and safety also accounts for an important part of capital expenditure, and enterprises need to continuously improve the construction environment and improve safety standards to meet increasingly stringent regulatory requirements. Together, these factors constitute a financial barrier to the pipeline engineering industry in the mainland, making it difficult for many small and medium-sized enterprises to enter the field, and even existing enterprises are facing huge financial pressure and challenges.
3. Brand barriers
Since pipeline engineering is directly related to people's livelihood and the safety and stability of public facilities, downstream customers often prefer those enterprises with good brand reputation when choosing partners. These companies occupy a favorable position in the market by virtue of their long-term accumulated brand image. And for new entrants, it is often difficult to gain the favor of customers due to the lack of brand awareness and market recognition. In addition, building and maintaining a brand requires a significant investment of time and resources, which also makes it more difficult for new businesses to enter the market. Therefore, brand barriers have become one of the important factors restricting the development of new entrants in the mainland pipeline engineering industry.
Fourth, the industrial chain
1. Analysis of the industry chain
The main raw materials of the pipeline engineering industry in China include steel pipes, plastic pipes and various composite materials. Steel pipes have excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance, and are widely used in various pipeline projects. Plastic pipes occupy an important position in water supply and drainage, gas and other fields due to their lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and easy installation. Composites, on the other hand, combine the advantages of a variety of materials with higher strength and durability, and are gradually becoming an emerging material in the plumbing industry. The industrial chain of China's pipeline engineering industry is shown in the following figure:
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