Zhongxian–Wuhan Pipeline

The Zhongxian–Wuhan Pipeline is a natural gas pipeline, which connects Sichuan and Chongqing gas fields with consumers in Hubei and Hunan provinces.[1]

Zhongxian–Wuhan Pipeline
Location
CountryChina
FromZhong County
ToWuhan
General information
TypeNatural gas
Construction started28 August 2003
Commissioned1 July 2005
Technical information
Length703 km (437 mi)
Maximum discharge3 billion cubic metres (110×10^9 cu ft) per annum
Diameter711 mm (28 in)

History

Preparations of the pipeline project started in 1998 and the project was fully launched in March 2001. The feasibility study was approved by the Chinese State Council on 13 November 2002.[2] Construction of the pipeline started on 28 August 2003 and was completed on 1 July 2005.[1]

Route

The pipeline runs from Zhong County in Chongqing to Wuhan. The trunk pipeline has three branch pipelines from Jingzhou to Xiangfan, from Qianjiang to Xiangtan and from Wuhan to Huangshi and Huaiyang connecting it with the West–East Gas Pipeline.[3] The length of pipeline is 703 kilometres (437 mi) and the total length together with branch pipelines is 1,347 kilometres (837 mi).[4][5]

Technical features

The pipeline has a diameter of 711 millimetres (28.0 in). The initial capacity is 3 billion cubic metres (110 billion cubic feet) per annum. It cost around 5 billion Chinese yuan.[6]

Operator

The pipeline is operated by PetroChina.[1]

See also

References
  1. "PetroChina's Zhongxian-Wuhan Gas Pipeline commences construction". China Chemical Reporter. 2003-09-06. Retrieved 2009-02-28.
  2. "Feasibility study report on Zhongxian-Wuhan Gas pipeline project gets state approval". China Chemical Reporter. 2003-01-16. Retrieved 2009-02-28.
  3. "Oil output level stable at PetroChina". China Daily. 2006-04-18. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  4. "Huangshi Gas Transmission and Distribution Project Approved". China Chemical Reporter. 2001-10-06. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  5. "PetroChina. Major events in 2003" (PDF). Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing. Retrieved 2009-02-28.
  6. "Contract on natural gas sales and transmission signed". China Chemical Reporter. 2001-12-06. Retrieved 2009-02-28.

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