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Projects are the lifeline of county-level economic development, and industries are the core pillar for improving quality and efficiency. A strong project sector leads to a strong economy, and a thriving industry sector leads to a thriving county. High-quality project construction and the cultivation of large-scale industries are key drivers for activating the endogenous momentum of the county-level economy and solidifying the foundation for development. 2026 is designated as the “Year of Practical Action and Tangible Results for Key Tasks” in Dong’e County. The entire county is focused on the primary goal of high-quality development, firmly upholding the clear development orientation of “projects as the top priority and industrial revitalization of the county.” We consistently treat major project construction and the upgrading of competitive industries as central tasks, concentrating resources, mobilizing efforts, and tackling challenges head-on, concentrating efforts on advancing a series of key industrial projects—such as those in the health and wellness sector, the circular economy, and high-end equipment manufacturing—that are highly valuable, possess strong spillover effects, and hold great development potential, ensuring they are swiftly implemented, constructed, put into operation, and yield results. Today, Dong’e is abuzz with a surge of project construction and robust momentum in industrial development. One high-quality industrial project after another is taking root and flourishing; one leading enterprise after another is increasing investment, expanding production, and improving quality and efficiency; and one distinctive industrial chain after another is linking together like pearls on a string, forming clusters. As a result, the county’s industrial development capacity continues to rise, and the quality and efficiency of its economic growth are steadily improving. To comprehensively document the county’s dynamic momentum in project construction and showcase the vivid achievements of industrial upgrading from multiple perspectives, Dong’e Media officially launches the special column “Projects Are King, Industry Revitalizes the County” starting today. We will delve into major project construction sites and visit the front lines of enterprise production, focusing on the progress of key projects, the achievements of industrial innovation and development, and the enterprising spirit of enterprises, presenting a panoramic and multidimensional view of the county’s passionate commitment to prioritizing projects, revitalizing industries, and promoting development. Through a steady stream of new breakthroughs in project construction and new leaps in industrial development, we will strive to compose a brand-new chapter of high-quality development under the theme “The Great River Rages On, Dong’e Forges Ahead.”

In the height of summer, in July, the sun blazes like fire, yet at the project construction site in Dong’e County, energy levels remain high and enthusiasm undiminished despite the sweltering heat. Within the Gaojí Town Industrial Park in Dong’e County, the key priority project—Shandong Kehuan Petroleum Equipment Co., Ltd.’s new facility for the annual production of 280,000 metric tons of high-alloy, extra-large, high-end castings and forgings—is seizing the prime construction season to push forward at full speed. A vibrant scene of construction is gradually unfolding, characterized by a race against the clock to meet deadlines, drive progress, and ensure quality. The construction site is orderly yet bustling with activity. Various types of construction machinery—including large excavators, loaders, and transport trucks—shuttle back and forth, working nonstop, while the roar of the machines echoes throughout the industrial park. All members of each construction crew are on duty, performing their respective duties and collaborating closely. They are strictly adhering to construction specifications and standards, refining construction processes, and reinforcing accountability to make every effort to accelerate project progress. Currently, the project’s two core processes—concrete pouring for civil engineering and the installation of embedded foundation components—are proceeding in parallel. Preparatory work, including the construction of standardized factory buildings, the grading of production sites, the installation of supporting facilities, and the selection and procurement of core production equipment, is being carried out in an orderly and meticulous manner. The entire project is steadily advancing and progressing efficiently in strict accordance with the predetermined timeline, with a practical and energetic atmosphere of hard work, accelerated progress, and increased efficiency evident throughout the site.

While key projects under construction are accelerating their efforts and building momentum, Shandong Kehuan Petroleum Equipment Co., Ltd.’s existing standardized production workshops are also brimming with energy and vitality, with production and operations showing a positive trend of robust output and strong sales. Inside the workshops, automated production lines are running at full speed—the hum of machinery fills the air as equipment operates nonstop. Multiple high-end precision machining lines are operating at full capacity on a routine basis. Workers collaborate efficiently, performing meticulous operations to systematically advance the processing, polishing, testing, and assembly of various petroleum equipment products. Production tasks for customized and bulk orders from both domestic and international markets are progressing efficiently and steadily. For many years, the company has consistently adhered to an innovation-driven development philosophy, deepening its expertise in the field of high-end petroleum equipment manufacturing. By continuously increasing investment in scientific research, focusing on technical breakthroughs, and refining product quality—and leveraging its robust independent R&D capabilities and mature manufacturing system—the company has successfully achieved breakthroughs in core technologies. The company’s flagship product—titanium alloy oil casing—has successfully overcome multiple critical industry-wide technical bottlenecks, resulting in a comprehensive upgrade in product performance. It is perfectly suited for various complex and extreme oil and gas extraction conditions, including ultra-deep wells, ultra-high temperatures, ultra-high pressures, and environments with high hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide corrosion. All technical, safety, and performance indicators far exceed general industry standards, fully meeting the stringent requirements and high-end standards for the exploration and development of deep and complex oil and gas resources today. Thanks to its superior product quality and leading technological advantages, the company has become an indispensable core equipment supplier in China’s deep oil and gas exploration and production sector, with its market recognition and industry influence continuing to rise. It is reported that the Kehuan High-End Equipment Smart Manufacturing Industrial Park project has a total investment of 1.07 billion yuan and covers a total area of 275 mu, serving as a key flagship project for Dong’e County’s high-end equipment manufacturing industry. During the park’s construction, the company adhered to a development strategy focused on intelligence, high-end technology, and environmental sustainability. It has successively introduced more than 220 sets of advanced domestic and international production equipment, including intelligent production lines for the precision machining of finished drill pipes, automated precision forging equipment, intelligent inspection equipment, among other advanced domestic and international production facilities, establishing a modern production system characterized by intelligence, precision, and scale. This has enabled automated control throughout the entire production process, precise machining, and standardized testing. Currently, Phases I and II of the project are operating stably with production capacity being continuously expanded, and Phase III is nearing full completion and commissioning. In terms of both technological capabilities and production scale, the project ranks among the top in the industry nationwide at the county level in the research, development, and manufacturing of high-end titanium alloy specialty materials and high-end petroleum castings and forgings.

As a leading “Specialized, Refined, Unique, and Innovative” enterprise in Shandong Province, Shandong Kehuan Petroleum Equipment Co., Ltd. has consistently regarded technological innovation and product upgrades as its core drivers of development, focusing on deepening its expertise in the high-end petroleum equipment sector. The company’s independently developed and manufactured series of high-end titanium alloy petroleum equipment products has effectively addressed the technical shortcomings and production capacity gaps in Shandong Province’s high-end specialty tubing industry chain, successfully filling the gap in the large-scale, industrialized production of similar high-end products within the province, effectively enhancing the layout of the regional petroleum equipment manufacturing industry chain, and continuously driving the petroleum equipment manufacturing industry in Dong’e and the Western Shandong region toward high-end, precision, intelligent, and high-value-added transformation and upgrading, thereby injecting strong momentum into the high-quality development of the region’s advanced manufacturing sector. “Once the new project is fully operational, the company’s production capacity will see a significant leap. It is projected to achieve an annual output value of over 3.5 billion yuan and generate annual profits and taxes exceeding 100 million yuan. At the same time, it will create more than 500 high-quality, stable jobs, enabling local residents to find employment nearby and achieve stable income growth, thereby effectively supporting local livelihoods and rural development,” explained Zhao Xuewu, head of Shandong Kehuan Petroleum Equipment Co., Ltd.

With the full completion and official launch of the project for the annual production of 280,000 metric tons of high-alloy, extra-large, high-end castings and forgings, the company will further optimize its integrated upstream-downstream industrial chain layout, address shortcomings in the supporting infrastructure for high-end casting and forging production, and achieve a closed-loop, full-chain production process encompassing raw material processing, precision forging, fine machining, and the export of complete sets of equipment. This will not only continue to solidify the foundation of Dong’a County’s high-end equipment manufacturing industry and expand the scale of the region’s advanced manufacturing sector, but will also effectively enhance the overall technical standards, product quality, and core market competitiveness of the local equipment manufacturing industry. It will drive the cluster-based and brand-oriented development of the county’s high-end equipment industry, thereby laying a solid industrial foundation for the high-quality development of Dong’a County’s regional economy.