Lanzhou-Chengdu pipeline complete in China

March 19, 2013
China National Petroleum Corp. reported completion of an 880-km crude oil pipeline between Lanzhou, in Gansu Province, and Chengdu, in Sichuan Province, China.

China National Petroleum Corp. reported completion of an 880-km crude oil pipeline between Lanzhou, in Gansu Province, and Chengdu, in Sichuan Province, China.

The 610-mm pipeline can deliver 10 million tonnes/year of crude oil. It has a design maximum pressure of 13.4 MPa and a fall head of 2,207 m.