On  May 8, SNEI completed lifting and assembly of the first spherical tank with the  biggest volume in its history – a 6,000m³ ammonia spherical tank of  Sinopec Anqing Company.

Erection  of the two new 6,000m³ ammonia spherical tanks in the revamp and  expansion project for the liquid ammonia storage and handling system of Sinopec  Anqing Company is undertaken by SNEI’s storage tank erection subsidiary. With  full support from the project management team of Sinopec Anqing Company, and  with prophase preparations on the construction techniques, lifting, assembly and  erection of the first 6,000m³ ammonia spherical tank was successfully  completed from May 1 through May 8. During the lifting and assembly operations,  measures were taken to ensure progress, quality and safety of the scaffold  erection, and strict control of assembly clearance and arc of each tank shell  course, so that the tank shell plates were assembled smoothly and safely, and  the lifting was completed one day ahead of schedule.