Saudi Aramco recently announced that it has signed contracts worth more than $25 billion for the second phase of the Jafurah gas field expansion and the third phase of the expansion of the main gas network.

There are 16 contracts related to the second phase expansion of the Jafurah gas field, with a total value of about $12.4 billion. The content will involve the construction of gas compression facilities and associated pipelines, the expansion of the Jafurah gas plant, including the construction of gas processing units, and the construction of utilities, sulphur and export facilities. Also included is the construction of Aramco's new Riyas Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) frdistillation facility in Jubeir, involving NGL separation units, utilities, storage and export facilities to process NGL received from Jafurah.

There are 15 contracts related to the third phase of the expansion of the main gas network, with a total value of about $8.8 billion. It plans to increase its daily processing capacity to 3.2 billion standard cubic feet by 2028 through the addition of approximately 4,000 kilometers of pipelines and 17 new gas compressor lines.

In the second phase of the Jafurah field expansion project, a joint venture between Sinopec Refining and Chemical Engineering and Spanish petroleum engineering company TR was awarded a contract worth more than $3.3 billion to build a new natural gas condensate (NGL) fractionation facility for the project. In the joint venture, Sinopec has a 35 percent stake and TR has a 65 percent stake.

In addition, in the third phase of the expansion of the main gas system, three Chinese companies have been awarded large EPC contracts. Among them, China Petroleum Engineering Construction Co., Ltd. won the EPC contract of the first phase, worth 9.997 billion yuan; Petrochemical oil Service won the pipeline project contracts for 6 and 7 sections, valued at RMB7.956 billion; Shandong Power Construction won the EPC contract of phase 2.

Among the contracts Aramco has signed are some drilling contracts, also worth billions of dollars.

China Petroleum Engineering Construction Co., Ltd. is a specialized company specializing in surface engineering of oil and gas fields. The company's business orientation: mainly focusing on oil and gas field surface engineering, natural gas liquefaction engineering and offshore oil platform engineering (offshore oil and gas field engineering), supplemented by oil and gas storage and transportation engineering, refining and chemical construction, inspection and maintenance engineering, with full business chain and full life cycle service capabilities, actively developing unconventional oil and gas engineering technology, and moderately developing engineering capabilities in non-oil and gas and non-energy fields. Company development goal: to build an international first-class petroleum engineering company. Since its establishment more than 40 years ago, it has established immortal achievements in the construction of petrochemical engineering at home and abroad. In particular, the implementation of the national "One Belt, One Road" strategy for 10 years, for China's oil to go out, made great contributions. The author had the honor to experience and participate in the management of some projects. During the in-depth work at the grassroots level, he felt the selfless dedication spirit of the grassroots soldiers and the style of tenacious struggle in the face of tough environment. He was deeply moved and created some poems.

After retirement, every time I think of the past days and nights overseas, my heart is still surging. It is now organized into Central Asia, Africa, the Middle East, South America and Russia, and will be published one after another. I have been interested in and writing poetry for about 10 years. There are many problems in my early works, and I sincerely hope that my friends can criticize and correct me.

9, Jiang Chengzi • Ride the wind and waves into the Middle East

---- Grateful for the company's development in the Middle East

(9 January 2019)

The situation in the Middle East, with frequent terrorist attacks, is shocking. Ten years to stick, gradually gradually steady, half the wall appeared; Not afraid of powers, high-end waves, dare to be the first. The exploration process, can sing and weep, touched thousands.

Riding the waves of the Middle East.

Pour passion, gradually calm.

Ten years of fine carving, dare to compete with the great powers.

Often Feihong legend of excellence, the flag is Yan, reputation infinite.

The smoke of the fire cleared and the sound of the tide.

More varied, listen carefully.

Plan as soon as possible.

Rolling energy who ask to take, condensate wisdom, brave climb the peak.

Note: The main business of the company's Middle East branch is distributed in Iraq and Iran; The Iraqi oil engineering market has long been monopolized by Western engineering companies, and it is not easy for companies to survive and grow in Iraq...

10, Qingyu case • Bay wind and waves hard road

---- Message Gulf Company ABU Dhabi Bab Oil Field Project

(10 January 2019)

Based on the bay for more than 10 years, it is difficult to move steadily. The large orders signed last year are being actively promoted and expect to successfully achieve the expected goals.

Rough road in the bay.

And look back, cast frequently.

Going through so much trouble and suffering.

The original intention has not changed, and the plan has not returned.

Smile at the clouds.

Encamped in the desert.

Pen and ink to leave the monument.

I'll throw up the spring silk.

Follow the trend, deep cultivation and fine understanding.

Sound and dance on the other side.

 

Note: The UAE implements the Western standard system, the project in ABU Dhabi is through the fierce market competition, low price to win the bid, it is not easy to win the big project, it is not easy to make money.

11.Wind into the pine • flying sand boundless yellow

---- Kuwait Wara project

(17 January 2019)

Twenty years ago, I struggled to pay my tuition. Twenty years later, caution returns. This visit to the scene, experience hardships, feeling confident. Write down the words.

The sky is yellow with flying sand.

The sun and moon were without light.

Welding flowers disorderly dance in the crowd, machine sound, high morale.

A brother's heart is not old, but his days are unique.

Once shed tears and returned home temporarily.

A few degrees of hesitation.

For many years, until now, and then change military uniform.

The road ahead is still bumpy, and happiness will be long.

Note: In 1996, the company entered the Kuwaiti petroleum engineering market, and there were no follow-up projects after the completion of the oil gathering station project. In 2017, we won the bid for the Kuwait Wara project and returned to the Kuwaiti market.

12.Seven absolute • dare to call the Middle East green branches

---- A poem written at Beijing airport

(14 October 2019)

When it was cold and snowy in autumn,

To learn to be a great achiever and to fly far away.

Open the land with a mission in mind,

Call it the green branches of the Middle East.

Note: The author is about to fly from Beijing to the Middle East. The Middle East is a desert region, and it is very difficult for trees and grasses to survive.

13, butterfly reading flowers • often high-end grind

---- feeling that the company's gulf engineering construction project is difficult

(19 October 2019)

The bay for a few days, heard and witnessed, mostly talked about, the prospect is worrying, looking back on the way, sigh to deep.

The high end of the grind.

For years, the pain continues.

Crawling in the desert.

Bitter tears and who sued.

A few days to see the sad.

Exhausted thinking, gradually know the cause of error.

Don't forget the wind and rain.

Usher in the world worry-free eyes.

Note: The Gulf project here generally refers to the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar and other projects. High-end refers to the high-end engineering market, which refers to the Middle East and other markets that have long implemented Western standard systems and have been monopolized by Western petroleum engineering companies for a long time

Sinopec Oilfield Service Corporation (SSC) (SH 600871) announced on the evening of 6 June that Sinopec International Petroleum Services Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sinopec Oilfield Service Corporation and Saudi Arabian Oil Company (“Saudi Aramco”) entered into a turn-key fixed-price contract for the in-country procurement and construction of Packages 6 and 7 of the Phase 3 Pipeline Project Clusters of the Master Gas System (“MGS”), with the Contract value amounted to SAR5,171,253,587 (approximately RMB7.956 billion, excluding value-added tax).Sinopec Oil Engineering and Construction Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sinopec Oilfield Service Corporation, is responsible for the implementation of Packages 6 and 7 pipeline projects under the Contract, mainly undertaking the EPC engineering services for the natural gas long-distance pipeline and its ancillary facilities with a total length of 696 kilometers for both lines. The contractual construction period is 1,275 days.

It is understood that the Saudi Aramco MGS pipeline Phase III project group is the third stage of the development of Saudi Aramco commercial natural gas pipeline project, the main task is to transport natural gas from the eastern Saudi gas field to the central and western coasts of Saudi Arabia, to meet the needs of the rapid development of Saudi national economy, and is a natural gas transmission artery across Saudi Arabia from east to west. The total length of the 6-package and 7-package project is 697.49 kilometers, and the construction content includes the double-line 56-inch buried pipeline and the new supporting facilities along the line.

In recent years, the Sinopec Oil Engineering and Construction Corporation has actively responded to Sinopec's "going out" overseas development strategy and actively responded to the national "Belt and Road" initiative, and has successively conducted projects in Saudi Arabia, Kenya, Uganda, Sudan, Qatar, Algeria and other countries. Contracted Saudi MIP, Uganda Tilenga EPSCC project, Saudi Ministry of Agriculture water purification pipeline project and other projects, and established good cooperative relations with Saudi Aramco, Total and other owners, laid a solid guarantee for the success of the project.

In the next step, the Sinopec Oil Engineering and Construction Corporation will implement the Saudi MGS project as an important starting point to achieve the "three thirds", continue to promote the development of "Saudi regional integration", actively "make bigger and better" Saudi national market, gather wisdom and strength to create a new benchmark for the company's overseas projects, and provide strong support for building a technology leading company and building a first-class engineering construction company.

Ⅰ. Definition of pipeline transportation
Pipe transport is a means of transporting liquid, gas or semi-solid material through a pipe. This mode of transportation uses a large pipe system, usually made of metal or plastic, to connect the distance between the supply station and the end user. Pipeline transportation can be used for many different applications, including oil, gas, water, chemicals, and other types of fluid transportation. In some applications, pipeline transportation can provide an efficient, fast, and safe means of delivery while reducing environmental impact and costs.

Ⅱ. Pipeline transportation can be classified according to the transportation method of liquid, gas or semi-solid material. According to the different media, pipeline transportation can be divided into the following categories:
Oil pipelines: Used to transport liquid oil products such as crude oil and petroleum products to storage tanks, refineries and end users.
Gas pipeline: used to transport gas and other gaseous fuels to cities, factories, fertilizer plants and other places to supply heat and fuel.
Water pipeline: used to transport clean water, sewage and other water resources to urban, rural and other places to supply residents with drinking, production and irrigation.
Chemical pipelines: Used to transport dangerous goods such as chemicals and liquefied gas to chemical plants, industrial fields and end users.
Other types: In addition, there are also some special purpose pipes, such as conveying powder, semi-solid materials pipeline system.

Ⅲ.  Advantages of pipeline transportation industry
1. High safety: pipeline transportation facilities and maintenance are highly regulated, and independent pipeline systems are not susceptible to external influences. In contrast, other modes of transport, such as roads and railways, are more susceptible to accidents or bad weather.
2. Good environmental protection: pipeline transportation can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and noise pollution. In contrast, other modes of transport such as cars, planes, etc., produce more exhaust gases and noise, causing a greater burden on the environment.
3. High transportation efficiency: pipeline transportation is fast and can transport a large number of materials in a short time, compared with other modes of transportation may take longer to complete the same amount of goods transportation.
4. Low operating costs: because the pipeline investment is relatively high, but the operating cost of pipeline transportation is relatively low, a construction can be used for a long time, saving human and material resources.
5. Long distance transport: pipeline transport is suitable for long distance or multi-node transport. In contrast, other modes of transport require transit points, adding steps to transport as well as costs.

Ⅵ. Pipeline transportation development history
Pipeline transportation as an efficient, safe and environmentally friendly mode of transportation, its development can be traced back to 3000 BC in India and China. Ancient India and China used materials such as bamboo and copper pipes to build ditches and waterways to transport water and irrigate farmland in the early days. The construction of water and sewage pipes also began in the Greek and Roman periods. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, with the rapid development of coal, railways and industrialization, people began to use pipe systems made of wood and cast iron to transport gas and water.
At the beginning of the 20th century, North America began to use advanced technologies such as steel pipes and welding technology to establish large-scale natural gas transmission pipelines, thus meeting the needs of industrial and urban gas. Since then, pipeline transportation has continued to develop and expand, and the scope of application has gradually expanded. With the development of science and technology, the use of new materials such as polymer materials and composite materials makes pipeline transportation safer, more efficient and environmentally friendly. At present, pipeline transportation has become an important mode of energy and materials transportation, and it is developing and growing.

Ⅴ. Pipeline transportation industry chain
Upstream refers to the exploitation and production of oil, natural gas and other energy resources, also known as exploration and development. In the upstream link, it mainly includes exploration, development, production and treatment processes. Midstream refers to the transportation of energy resources such as crude oil and natural gas from the collection point to the processing site or transfer station. The midstream link usually consists of transportation facilities such as pipelines and ships. Downstream refers to refining, chemical, heating and other consumption links, in this stage, the need to convert crude oil, natural gas and other energy resources into more kinds of products such as gasoline, diesel and basic chemicals.

Ⅵ. Scale of pipeline transportation industry
By the end of 2020, the total length of global crude oil pipelines exceeds 950,000 km. In the global crude oil delivery volume, crude oil pipelines in the United States and Canada dominate, followed by the Middle East; The total length of natural gas pipelines in the world is more than 500,000 kilometers. Countries such as Russia, China, the United States and Canada have large gas pipeline systems; The total length of petrochemical pipelines in the world exceeds 500,000 km. North America and Europe are the largest petrochemical pipeline markets in the world, accounting for more than 70% of the global market share. The total length of the world's water pipeline is more than 200,000 kilometers. Europe and North America are leading the way in water pipeline construction. Liquefied natural gas pipeline is a new type of pipeline in recent years. At present, the total length of LNG pipelines in the world is about 100,000 kilometers. Countries such as Australia, Qatar and the United States are among the world's largest LNG producers and have large LNG pipeline systems.
The total value of China's pipeline transportation industry in 2020 is 1.70 trillion yuan (about 260 billion US dollars). Among them, oil and gas pipeline transportation is the main field, occupying the vast majority of the market share, and continues to develop steadily. As the pipeline transportation industry belongs to the infrastructure industry, its profitability is relatively low, but on a stable and reliable basis, it can provide long-term stable cash flow. Therefore, pipeline transportation companies tend to have strong asset values and are considered to be one of the sound choices in the investment field.
1.17-22 Chart of market size data:
Statistics show that in 2017, the market size of China's pipeline transportation industry was 1.47 trillion, and in 2022, the market size of China's pipeline transportation industry was 1.96 trillion. The market size of China's pipeline transportation industry from 2017 to 2022 is as follows:
2. Chart of 23-29 market size data
It is predicted that the market size of China's pipeline transportation industry will reach 6.34 trillion yuan in 2029. The market size forecast of China's pipeline transportation industry in 2023-2029 is as follows:
The market share of China's pipeline transportation enterprises is mainly concentrated in China National Petroleum Corporation, Sinopec, CNOOC, China Huaneng Group, etc., which has a wide pipeline network and rich experience, and has a high R & D level and technical strength in pipeline transportation technology.

Ⅶ. Policies related to the pipeline transportation industry
The Chinese government has issued a series of supporting policies related to pipeline transportation to promote the healthy development of the pipeline transportation industry. "Opinions on Strengthening the Construction of Oil and Gas Pipeline Network" proposed to accelerate the construction of pipeline networks in key regions, optimize pipeline layout, improve peak load capacity, and improve supply security capacity. The Implementation Opinions on Accelerating the Construction and Utilization of Natural Gas Infrastructure strengthen the investment and management of natural gas pipelines, improve the natural gas reserve system, accelerate the construction of natural gas terminal markets, and promote the upgrading of natural gas consumption. The Notice of the General Office of the Ministry of Water Resources on Strengthening the Safety Management of water pipelines proposes to strengthen the supervision and management of water pipelines, establish a sound safety management system, strengthen risk prevention and control measures, and ensure the safe operation of water pipelines. The Opinions on Accelerating the Structural Adjustment of the Petroleum and Chemical Industry propose to promote the structural adjustment of the petroleum and chemical industry and improve the technical level and competitiveness of the industry by promoting pipeline transportation, developing new materials, and improving the efficiency of resource utilization.

Ⅷ. Development obstacles and challenges of pipeline transportation
1. Insufficient capital investment: Pipeline transportation construction requires a large amount of capital investment, but due to the long investment return cycle, as well as fierce market competition and other reasons, a considerable part of private capital may choose other more attractive industries to invest.
2. Imperfect management and supervision system: In the field of pipeline transportation, the perfection of management and supervision links plays a crucial role in the safety and reliability of the entire industrial chain. However, because pipeline transportation involves the coordination and management of many departments, its supervision and standardization still have a large room for improvement.
3. Lack of technological innovation: the current pipeline transportation technology has been very mature, but compared with other fields, the speed of technological innovation is slower, especially in the pipeline materials, sensor technology and other aspects of the research still need to be strengthened.
4. Increasing environmental pressure: the impact of pipeline transportation on the environment can not be ignored, especially the leakage of oil and gas pipelines may cause pollution to ground and groundwater resources, bringing risks to the ecological environment.
5. External factors interference: Pipeline transportation is also affected by external factors such as policy, geographical and international markets, such as international trade disputes, political conflicts and natural disasters.

Ⅸ. With the increasing global energy demand and the increasingly stringent requirements of various countries for environmental protection, the development prospects of pipeline transport are still broad.
1. The natural gas market potential is huge: in China, the medium - and long-term natural gas development plan proposes that natural gas consumption will account for 10% of total primary energy consumption by 2020, and will reach 15% by 2035. Globally, due to the increasing demand for clean energy and the increasing use of alternative fuels, the natural gas pipeline transportation market is expected to witness further growth.
2. Increasing demand for remote water resources transportation: With the continuous advancement of urbanization, the shortage of water resources has become one of the main problems facing urban development. In desert or mountainous areas with abundant water resources, water resources need to be deployed across regions through pipeline transportation technology, which also brings new opportunities to the pipeline transportation industry.
3. The application of new materials, sensor technology, etc. : New materials and sensor technology in the field of pipeline transportation can effectively improve the safety and reliability of pipelines, as well as reduce the maintenance and operating costs of pipelines. For example, nanotechnology can effectively improve the strength and corrosion resistance of pipeline materials.
4. National Policy support: The Chinese government has made natural gas one of the clean energy sources with the highest priority, and has formulated a series of policy measures to strengthen the planning and management of the gas industry. In addition, there are more and more countries or regions in the world regard the pipeline transportation industry as one of the important parts of infrastructure, and are willing to provide long-term stable financial support.
In summary, the pipeline transportation industry still has a broad space for development in the future. However, in the development of market prospects, it is necessary to take into account environmental protection, resource development efficiency, policy support and other factors to achieve sustainable development.

Recently, the Tianjin Municipal People's Government signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with the National Petroleum and Natural Gas Pipeline Network Group Co., LTD. Tianjin Municipal Party Committee Secretary Chen Miner, deputy secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, Mayor Zhang Gong and National Pipe Network Group Chairman, Party Group secretary Zhang Wei, general manager, deputy Party Group secretary He Zhongwen and their delegation discussed and witnessed the signing.
Chen Miner and Zhang Gong, on behalf of the Tianjin Municipal Party Committee and the Tianjin Municipal Government, welcome Zhang Wei and He Zhongwen to Tianjin to deepen cooperation.  Energy security and security concern the national economy and people's livelihood. The State Pipeline Network Group is the largest specialized energy infrastructure operator in China and maintains a good cooperative relationship with Tianjin. It is hoped that the two sides will take this signing as a new starting point to strengthen docking and communication, make good use of existing resources, deepen practical cooperation in science and technology research and development, new energy storage and other fields, and jointly build a regional energy hub. We will continue to improve supporting services, create a good environment for the development of National pipe Network Group in Tianjin, and strive to achieve mutual benefit and common development.
Zhang Wei introduced the development of the National pipe network Group and its business development in Tianjin, and thanked the Tianjin Municipal Committee and government for their strong support. 
According to the agreement, the two sides will carry out in-depth cooperation in the development of strategic emerging industries, scientific and technological research and development, energy infrastructure construction, and gas supply guarantee.

Recently, the National Natural Gas Group Corporation held the 2024 oil and gas regulation business work conference in Wuhan, in-depth implementation of the Group's 2024 work conference and the deployment of the Party building work conference, a systematic summary of the work in 2023, analysis of the situation and problems faced, and arrangement of key work in 2024. Mobilize the majority of cadres and employees to unite and work hard to provide a strong guarantee for the Group company to accelerate the construction of a world-class enterprise and achieve high-quality development. Jiang Changliang, deputy general manager of the Group and member of the Party Group, attended the meeting and made a concluding speech.
Jiang Changliang pointed out that in 2023, under the correct leadership of the Party Group of the Group company, all cadres and employees of the control front resolutely implemented the overall strategy of the Group company's "five adherence" and "five hard work" party building deployment, fully implemented the requirements of "pipe network reform and regulation first", completed the reform of the "1+6+1" control system with high quality, and deeply promoted the construction of "six unified". The value of the "five functions" of the control system was highlighted, the goal of centralized and unified management of the control business was fully realized, the oil and gas transmission volume reached a new high, the safety production achieved the goal of "six zeros and six hundred percent", the energy consumption of the unit pipeline transportation decreased steadily, and new breakthroughs were made in scientific and technological innovation, giving full play to the role of the "backbone" of the pipe network operation command, and carrying out the "Four modernizations" reform for the Group. Accelerating the construction of "one national network" has laid a solid foundation.
Jiang Changliang stressed that it is necessary to unify the thinking and understanding, strengthen confidence, seize the momentum, constantly gather the high-quality development of oil and gas regulation, make every effort to promote the formation of a national oil and gas dispatching center, hold the bottom line of safety, and strengthen support for promoting the "Four modernizations" reform and high-quality development of the group. It is necessary to make first-class and precise efforts, deepen the management of regulation and control business, practice high-quality development skills, adhere to reform and innovation, plan the step-by-step path of intelligent regulation from a high starting point, accelerate the research and development and application of intelligent regulation and control technology, and make every effort to create the regulation capacity matching the world-class enterprises and the world's leading oil and gas regulation and control system. It is necessary to strengthen the leadership of party building, seek truth and pragmatism, forge ahead with determination, comprehensively forge the control iron army team that can handle the high-quality development responsibility of the Group company, deeply implement the requirements of Secretary Zhang Wei to build the control front into "the expert in the expert, the iron army in the iron army", activate the control business with high-quality party building and develop the "red engine", and deepen the dispatching iron Army culture. Deepen the professional and professional construction of dispatch, deepen and expand the "five actions" of the construction of the regulatory Iron Army team, optimize the scheduling assessment mechanism, and accelerate the forging of a regulatory talent team that can meet the heavy responsibility.
Group company general manager assistant Li Wendong attended the meeting. Central China Company representative, Party Secretary Yi Lin attended and delivered a speech. Oil and gas control center company representative, Party secretary Li Fengxue, director Qi Guocheng presided over the meeting. Qi Guocheng for the regulation business 2023 annual work report, the relevant units for the regulation of iron army cultural construction report, intelligent regulation and control exploration and practice report, to share the experience of regulation and control operation, participants around the safe operation, regulation and control of iron army shaping content to exchange speeches and symposiums.