Recently, the first batch of pipe racks for the Saudi Aramco CRPO122 project, supplied by Ma Steel, and contracted by Offshore Oil Engineering Co., Ltd., was completed in Qingdao, marking a significant milestone in the construction of China's first independent EPCI project for Saudi Aramco's offshore oil and gas. This achievement is of great significance for further expanding the Middle East market, promoting oil and gas cooperation under the "Belt and Road" initiative, and advancing deeper cooperation.

Offshore Oil Engineering Co., Ltd. is a listed company controlled by China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), and it is the only large-scale engineering contractor in China that integrates design, procurement, construction, offshore installation, commissioning, maintenance, as well as liquefied natural gas, offshore wind power, and petrochemical engineering for marine oil and gas development projects.

For many years, Ma Steel's H-shaped steel has been widely used in various marine projects such as ports and offshore platforms due to its excellent technical accumulation and brand strength. Its high strength, toughness, and corrosion resistance have been highly recognized and trusted by domestic and foreign contractors and customers. In October 2023, Ma Steel (Wuhu) Material Technology Co., Ltd. seized market opportunities and cooperated directly with Offshore Oil Engineering (Qingdao) Co., Ltd. for the first time, exclusively supplying nearly a thousand tons of Ma Steel H-shaped steel products.

The CRPO122 project supplied by Ma Steel is the first Saudi Aramco project contracted by Offshore Oil Engineering Co., Ltd. as an independent EPCI contractor. The project is located in the world's largest offshore oil field, the Saudi Safaniya oil field, approximately 165 miles north of Dharan in the Arabian Gulf, with a maximum water depth of about 43 meters. Offshore Oil Engineering Co., Ltd. is responsible for the design, procurement, construction, and installation of 13 platform pipe racks (including steel piles and caissons), with a total weight of about 25,000 tons. The CRPO122 project has the characteristics of "short, flat, and fast," with high technical difficulty and quality standards. Ma Steel promptly organized production in accordance with the size and performance requirements of the contractor for H-shaped steel, ensuring product quality throughout the process and providing strong support for the timely completion of the pipe racks.