In the "giant lung" of Tarim Energy, wake up the "sleeping" natural gas "spirit"!

Author: Huang Xianghong Duan Yuechu

In my country's vast energy map, there is a key location that is like the heart of energy, and that is the Yaha Gas Storage of PetroChina's Tarim Oilfield.

Not long ago, an exciting piece of news broke the sky: On the 23rd, the gas extraction site of the Yaha gas storage was busy, like a grand energy carnival. The natural gas that had been quietly sleeping deep underground was now like an awakened spirit, rushing out happily. The daily gas extraction volume has been soaring all the way, reaching a huge 1.9 million cubic meters. What does this number mean? If you imagine these natural gases as small balloons full of vitality, then 1.9 million cubic meters of natural gas is enough to fill a large-scale gymnasium, and its internal space is filled with these "balloons" without leaving a single gap. And this is the powerful announcement that my country's largest deep gas storage has officially started the first round of gas extraction. It is like a giant that has domineeringly appeared after a long sleep, opening a new prelude for the country's energy supply with a magnificent momentum, ready to show its prowess on the energy stage.

When we go deep into the construction of the Yaha Gas Storage, the stories full of challenges and wisdom unfold like a magnificent painting. This gas storage is located in the mysterious and complex Tarim Basin. Its underground rock formations are like an intricate maze, hiding countless unknown traps and problems. Every step forward is like an adventurer groping in the dark. The builders are like a group of warriors holding the "sword of science and technology" and resolutely stepping into this unknown land.

From the initial blueprint drawing, it is like conceiving a magnificent masterpiece on a white canvas, and every stroke is full of vision and planning for the future. When it comes to the field exploration stage, they are like experienced treasure hunters, using advanced technology and equipment to carefully explore every mystery under the land, leaving no corner that may hide treasures - suitable gas reservoirs. When construction began, the roar of the drilling equipment was like the horn of the warriors charging into battle. The excavation of each borehole is like digging a tunnel to hope in the hard rock; the laying of each pipeline is like building a criss-crossing blood vessel network for this underground "giant lung" so that natural gas can flow smoothly.

In order to ensure the rock-solid safety and stability of the gas storage, the builders used a series of amazing high-tech means and unique innovative processes. Take the sealing technology of the gas storage for example. The R&D team is like a group of persistent alchemists. After countless repeated experiments and careful improvements, they finally conquered the stubborn "demon" of gas leakage in deep high-pressure environments. The sealing system they built for the gas storage is like a "golden garment" woven from the toughest technological fibers, so that every trace of precious natural gas can be properly locked in this underground "treasure box" without any chance of escape.

The reason why Yaha Gas Storage has become the focus of everyone's attention is not only because of its stunning scale, but also because of its irreplaceable key position in the national energy strategic layout. As my country's economic development train is moving forward at a rapid speed, energy demand is also soaring like a rocket taking off. Especially during the peak heating period in the cold winter, the stable supply of natural gas is like a lifeline, tightly maintaining the temperature of people's livelihood. At this time, the Yaha Gas Storage is like a silent guardian superhero. On days when the natural gas supply is sufficient, it is like a "magic pocket" with unlimited capacity, which continuously absorbs excess natural gas and stores it properly; when the demand for gas rises sharply like a surging tide and the alarm of tight supply sounds, it can quickly turn into a "timely rain" of energy, releasing the stored natural gas with thunder and accurately replenishing it into the veins of energy transportation, ensuring that the gas supply in various places is like a spring that never dries up, stable and reliable. As a result, the machines in the factories can roar happily, the heating in thousands of households continues to emit warm air, and people's life order is not disturbed by the shadow of energy shortage at all.

Imagine that on a freezing winter night, the biting cold wind whistles outside the window, while our family sits in the warm living room, with warmth and laughter flowing in the room. Perhaps at this happy moment, we will not immediately think that in the depths of the remote and mysterious Tarim Basin, there is such a silently dedicated gas storage, just like a tireless guardian, continuously delivering energy, and using its solid power to lay a solid foundation for our happy life. Behind this is the silent perseverance and selfless dedication of countless oil workers. They bid farewell to the warm embrace of their hometown, gave up the time to gather with their loved ones, and took root in this desolate and lonely land. The wind and sand are like naughty partners, entangled with them all day long; loneliness is like a lingering shadow, always accompanying their work and life. But they have no regrets, just to make this gas storage like a bright pearl, shining its own light in the starry sky of energy, and successfully built and operated efficiently.

The birth and opening of the Yaha Gas Storage Facility is by no means just a cold engineering achievement. It is more like a magnificent epic written with sweat and wisdom, and a vivid portrayal of the vigorous development of my country's energy industry. From the initial blank to the realization of the grand blueprint today; from difficult technical exploration to successful practical application, every link is like a shining star, converging into a brilliant galaxy of continuous progress, innovation and overcoming difficulties in my country's energy field. It makes us deeply believe that in the face of complex and changing energy challenges, we are fully capable of building an indestructible energy security wall with our own tenacious perseverance, outstanding wisdom and unremitting efforts, and injecting a continuous and endless source of power into the prosperity of the country.

Looking forward to the journey ahead, as the wheel of science and technology rolls forward and the treasure house of experience becomes increasingly enriched, the Yaha gas storage facility will surely be like a phoenix reborn from the ashes, constantly honing itself, continuously optimizing and improving, and releasing more powerful energy. It will also be like a bright beacon, illuminating the way forward for the construction of other gas storage facilities in my country, and leading my country's energy reserve industry to ride the wind and waves and sail towards a wider deep blue ocean. Let us look forward to witnessing together this underground "giant lung" breathing steadily and powerfully over the long river of time, supporting a vast blue sky for my country's energy security and sustainable development, escorting our beautiful life, and leading us to move forward courageously towards a brighter and more brilliant future.