Major players in the Middle East came to China and sent a large order of 40 billion, and the South Korean media was "sour".

Connected fish

2024-05-06 12:13Posted in Gansu Science and Technology Creators

Text: Connected Fish

Recently, QatarEnergy, a major player in the Middle East, came to China and signed an order for ultra-large liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers worth 40 billion yuan with Continental Shipbuilding Group.

At the signing ceremony, the senior management of Qatar's energy affairs was present in person, and it can be seen from the specifications how high the attention is. Moreover, the number one person of Qatar Energy directly pointed out at the scene that this 40 billion big order is not just a matter of money, it is historic, and it is a breakthrough worthy of being recorded in history.

You know, this is the world's largest single shipbuilding order, involving 18 ultra-large LNG carriers, each of which can carry 271,000 cubic meters of liquefied natural gas, which is currently the world's largest capacity.

Seeing that our Chinese enterprises have made remarkable achievements in the shipbuilding industry, this has made some foreign media have mixed feelings. In particular, the South Korean media said how good their shipbuilding industry is, but there is a sour taste in the words, for fear that future orders will be robbed by our China.

Looking at the United States, they are even more unwilling to be lonely, and have waved the so-called "301 investigation" stick, saying that they want to find out whether we have done anything "inappropriate" in the shipping, logistics, and shipbuilding circles?

He even said that he would use tariffs and trade restrictions to deal with our so-called "non-market behavior".

But in fact, these are all old tunes repeated and planted.

To put it bluntly, they just want to find a reason to balance the "trade imbalance" in their hearts.

Of course, we are not happy, so we directly go back, saying that these are all things that have no shadow, and persuade the United States to abide by the rules and not engage in unilateral restrictions.

In fact, the mainland's shipbuilding industry can have today's glory because of the spirit of hard work step by step, which cannot be erased by a few words from the outside world.

Of course, behind this is the mainland shipbuilding industry, and the hard-core technical strength is speaking, such as Hudong-Zhonghua, a subsidiary of China Shipbuilding Group.

Why?

Because the reason why the LNG carrier is known as the "crown jewel in the shipbuilding industry" is that its construction is difficult and the technical requirements are high, which is tantamount to dancing on the blade of technology.

Therefore, ultra-low temperature storage, complex safety control, and stable navigation in extreme environments are all challenges to the limits of shipbuilding technology.

As the backbone of China State Shipbuilding Group, Hudong-Zhonghua plans to use a series of cutting-edge technologies, such as advanced thermal insulation materials, precision welding technology, and intelligent management system, to build the world's largest LNG carriers of 271,000 cubic meters. This is not only a breakthrough in existing technology, but also a redefinition of future standards.

This is not just talk, for example, how can you store LNG in an environment of minus 160 degrees Celsius without some real effort?

Special materials such as Yin steel and nickel alloys must be used, and there must be vacuum multi-layer insulation, so as to ensure that the LNG stays in the cabin safely and securely, without boiling or leaking.

So to build such a ship, the difficulty coefficient is five stars.

It is necessary to consider the material and insulation issues under extreme conditions, but also to ensure that this big guy can be as stable as Mount Tai in all kinds of wind and waves, flexible control, and safety first.

Behind this is the test of the hard power of the shipyard and the exquisite craftsmanship of the workers, from precision welding, strict testing to project management, every link can not drop the chain.

Now Continental Shipbuilding Group has won this super order, which not only means that the wallet is bulging, but also a double harvest of technical strength and international influence.

You must know that to gain a firm foothold in the field of shipbuilding industry, the level of China's shipbuilding industry is not generally high.

In fact, judging from the media records, Qatar's 40 billion order is just a microcosm of brilliant achievements for China's shipbuilding industry. China's shipbuilding industry has been firmly in the top spot in the three major indicators of global shipbuilding completion, new orders and hand-held orders for 14 consecutive years.

Therefore, the author believes that this is not only a quantitative accumulation, but also a qualitative leap. Especially in high-tech fields, such as large cruise ships and LNG carriers, breaking foreign monopolies, showing a new height of Chinese manufacturing.

Just like Qatar's 40 billion big order, it is the best proof of our strength. No matter how windy and rainy the outside world is, we have our own strength, and we will continue to move forward.

Let those people with sour grape psychology see what is the real "Made in China"!

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