On May 18, Chengdu Electric Co., Ltd., established by the Chengdu Industrial Investment Group, successfully secured a contract from China Baowu Steel Group for 3 sets of ICTA3 new axial flow compressor units, with a total value of 80 million RMB. The awarded models include two ICTA3-90 units and one ICTA3-100 unit.
Axial flow compressors are known as the “power heart” of high-end industry, widely used in strategic sectors such as steel, petrochemicals, and energy that are vital to the national economy and people’s livelihoods. Their level of self-reliance directly affects the security and stability of the industrial chain and supply chain. As a global leader in the steel industry, China Baowu Steel Group sets strict standards for the technical level, operational stability, energy efficiency indicators, and full lifecycle services of core equipment.
The ICTA3 series units awarded in this bid are the third-generation industrial axial flow compressors independently developed by Chengdu Electric, integrating cutting-edge aero-engine technology. They are also the first new generation of ultra-large axial flow compressors in China with fully independent intellectual property rights. This series has obtained 16 patent authorizations and 5 software copyrights, with core performance indicators reaching internationally advanced levels, breaking foreign technological monopolies and market barriers, and achieving a breakthrough from “reliance on imports” to “domestic self-reliance” for the high-end industrial “power heart.”
In terms of technical performance, the ICTA3 series achieves simultaneous breakthroughs in two core advantages: energy efficiency and reliability. Through deep optimization of the aerodynamic structure, the operating efficiency of the units is improved by about 5% compared to traditional models, offering outstanding energy-saving benefits. A single ICTA3-71 unit already in operation saves over 10 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually and reduces carbon dioxide emissions by about 11,000 tons per year. The 90 and 100 models awarded this time are larger power units, with even greater energy-saving potential to be released, bringing significant economic and ecological benefits after commissioning.
Previously, the ICTA3 series products have been successfully applied in domestic benchmark steel enterprises such as Zhongtian Steel and Puyang Steel, undergoing rigorous industrial scenario verification and earning industry recognition for their “more reliable, more energy-efficient, and more durable” quality. This latest major order, entering the core production lines of a global steel industry leader, fully demonstrates that the high-end axial flow compressors “made in Chengdu” are capable of competing with top international brands.
Chengdu Industrial Investment Group
Chengdu Industrial Investment Group is a state-owned enterprise established in 2001 by the Chengdu municipal government. It focuses on industrial investment, project development, and the promotion of key industries such as advanced manufacturing and modern services in Chengdu, China. The group plays a vital role in driving economic growth and industrial transformation in the region.
China Baowu Steel Group
China Baowu Steel Group, headquartered in Shanghai, is the world’s largest steel producer, formed in 2016 through the merger of Baosteel Group and Wuhan Iron and Steel Corporation. Baosteel itself was established in 1978 as a flagship state-owned enterprise, symbolizing China’s modernization drive under Deng Xiaoping’s economic reforms. The group’s history reflects China’s rapid industrialization, consolidating numerous smaller steelmakers to dominate global production while advancing high-tech and environmentally sustainable steelmaking.
Zhongtian Steel
Zhongtian Steel is a major Chinese steel manufacturing company based in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, founded in 2001. It has grown into one of the country’s leading private steel producers, known for its large-scale production of high-quality steel products used in construction, machinery, and automotive industries. The company’s development reflects China’s rapid industrialization and economic growth over the past two decades.
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Chengdu
Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province in southwestern China, has a history spanning over 2,300 years, dating back to the ancient Shu Kingdom. It is best known as the home of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, a leading center for panda conservation, and as a hub for Sichuan cuisine and tea culture. Historically, Chengdu was a vital trading center on the Southern Silk Road and served as the capital of several regional kingdoms, including the Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period.
China Baowu Steel Group
China Baowu Steel Group, headquartered in Shanghai, is the world’s largest steel producer, formed in 2016 through the merger of Baosteel Group and Wuhan Iron and Steel Corporation. Baosteel itself was founded in 1978 as a flagship state-owned enterprise under China’s reform and opening-up policy, initially importing advanced Japanese and German technology. Today, Baowu plays a critical role in global steel supply, driving innovation in high-end manufacturing and green steel production.
Zhongtian Steel
Zhongtian Steel is a major Chinese steel manufacturing enterprise based in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, founded in 2001. It has grown into one of the country’s leading private steel producers, known for its large-scale production of high-quality steel products used in construction, automotive, and energy sectors. The company’s rapid expansion reflects China’s broader industrial development and modernization over the past two decades.
Puyang Steel
Puyang Steel is a major industrial enterprise located in Puyang, Henan Province, China, known for its production of high-quality steel and seamless pipes. Established in the early 2000s, it has played a key role in supporting China’s rapid industrialization and infrastructure development. The company reflects the region’s transition from traditional agriculture to modern heavy industry.
