Xinhua News, Tianjin, July 3 – The second phase of China’s largest integrated offshore oil and gas equipment manufacturing project, combining distributed photovoltaic power generation, energy storage, and charging stations, has been fully operational at the CNOOC Engineering Zhuhai Deepwater Equipment Manufacturing Base.
This marks a significant breakthrough in green development for China’s offshore oil and gas equipment manufacturing industry, playing a crucial role in promoting cleaner energy production, electrified energy consumption, and greener energy structures in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
The project is divided into three phases. The first phase, with an installed capacity of 6,500 kW and an annual power generation of 6.45 million kWh, was put into operation in July 2023. The newly operational distributed photovoltaic system covers a total area of 80,000 square meters, with an installed capacity of 9,300 kW. It is expected to generate an additional 9.2 million kWh of clean energy annually, further reducing reliance on non-renewable energy sources such as coal-fired power.
The project integrates three key technologies: distributed photovoltaic power generation, lithium battery energy storage, and smart charging. With an expected operational lifespan of 25 years, the combined installed capacity of the first two phases reaches 15,800 kW. Through coordinated “photovoltaic + energy storage + load forecasting” response, the renewable energy penetration rate at the site is projected to rise to 45% this year, with total carbon emissions reductions estimated at 206,000 tons.
