Ras Laffan Petrochemical Project | Qatar

Products：API 5L / ASTM A106 Seamless Pipe, Carbon Steel Plate (Q355D/E), Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel Pipes.

Quantity: 4360 tons

Project location: Ras Laffan Industrial City in northern Qatar

Date:2024.02

I. Project Background: A Key Node in the Global Energy Supply Chain

*Project Entity: A joint venture between Qatar Energy and Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem).

*Scale and Status: Possesses a 2.1 million-ton-per-year ethylene cracking unit, making it the largest investment project in Qatar's petrochemical sector.

*Core Challenges:

1. Extreme Coastal Climate: The high temperatures and strong salt spray at Ras Lafan Port cause corrosion rates to materials far exceeding those inland.

2. Complex Process Loads: Cracking and downstream derivative units involve complex dynamic loads, placing extremely high demands on the fatigue resistance of steel.

3. Strict Entry System: Suppliers must pass a joint audit by Qatar Energy and international EPC contractors.

II. Shandong Runhai Steel's Customized Supply Matrix

To meet the international standards of the Ras Lafan project, Shandong Runhai Steel provided a product portfolio of "multi-layered protection and robust load-bearing capacity": Products supplied include: API 5L / ASTM A106 seamless pipes, high-strength carbon steel medium-thick plates (Q355D/E), hot-dip galvanized steel pipes.

III. Technical Highlights and Global Delivery Performance

1. Coping with "Persian Gulf Salt Spray": Dual anti-corrosion system; 2. Supporting the "Steel Jungle": High-precision structural components; 3. Meeting the quality control standards of international energy giants.

IV. Significance of Cooperation: The Upgrading of Chinese Brands to High-End Levels

1. Joining the Global Top Petrochemical Project Supply Chain: The successful operation of this project signifies that Shandong Runhai Steel's strength in the energy steel sector fully meets the requirements of the world's leading petrochemical giants.

2. Contributing to Regional Energy Capacity Increase: By providing long-life, low-maintenance steel products, Shandong Runhai provided a solid foundation for the safe and stable operation of the Ras Lafan project.

3. Strengthening International Brand Influence: Leveraging the international stage of Ras Lafan, Qatar, Shandong Runhai Steel has further solidified its brand reputation in the Middle East and Gulf Region (GCC).

From lean manufacturing in its Chinese factories to the grand construction site in Ras Lafan, Qatar, Shandong Runhai Steel's products, carried by the Persian Gulf winds, are witnessing a new leap forward in the global energy industry. The construction of the Ras Lafan petrochemical project is not only a blueprint for Qatar's industrial development but also another successful example of Shandong Runhai Steel's pursuit of excellence and global connectivity.