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As engineering requirements become more and morecomplex, the need for specialist equipment, innovative lifting techniques and meticulous planning becomes even more important. At the same time, very large cranes with cutting-edge technology are redefining the way we transport and position heavy objects, driving advances in the global energy, construction and manufacturing industries.
According to Crane and Transport Briefing, a division of the China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) plans to build a land-based crane with a capacity of up to 14,000 tons, which could be the largest of its kind in the world. The project, led by Sinopec Heavy Lifting Transport Co., LTD. (SHLTC), aims to realize a groundbreaking new crane. This huge trussed boom super-heavy lifting crane, if eventually successfully realized, is expected to perform important lifting tasks in industrial chemical, nuclear and Marine engineering projects both in China and abroad.
Construction is scheduled to begin in 2024, and testing is expected to conclude by the end of 2026.
As previously reported by Cranes & Transport Brief, Dutch heavy lifting company Mammoet has unveiled its SK6000 crane, touted as the most powerful land-based crane in the world. One of the standout features of the SK6000 is the robust rope winch designed by Liebhale. These winches are powered by Liebherr's advanced drive technology, enabling the SK6000 to achieve extraordinary lifting capabilities.
The precise handling and transportation of large offshore structures, such as platforms, turbines or subsea equipment, often requires specialized vessels and complex engineering solutions. Dutch offshore contractor Allseas recently succeeded in removing Shell UK's Brent Charlie superstructure, which weighed a staggering 31,000 tonnes, from the UK part of the North Sea
Netherlands-based Heerema Marine Contractors has successfully installed the first wind turbine single pile foundation at the He Dreiht offshore wind farm. Currently, the wind farm is the largest operated by German energy supplier EnBW, marking a major milestone for renewable energy infrastructure.
Huisman, a global leader in heavy lifting and crane solutions, has been awarded a new contract to deliver a articulated boom crane tailored to the needs of the offshore energy market. This delivery underscores the company's commitment to innovation and supporting sustainable energy growth.
Seaqualize's Marine engineers have achieved another impressive achievement by hoisting an 11 MW turbine onto Van Oord's offshore installation vessel Aeolus. This action helps realize the first commercial-scale offshore wind farm in the United States, setting a new benchmark for renewable energy deployment.
The heavy lifting industry continues to push boundaries with breakthrough innovations and record setting projects in construction, offshore energy and industrial applications. These advances meet the growing demand for precision, capacity and sustainability. As technology evolves, these transformative capabilities not only power large-scale infrastructure projects, but also contribute significantly to the global Sustainable Development Goals.
By driving innovation and exceptional solutions, the heavy lifting industry remains at the forefront of delivering the world's most ambitious industrial and environmental projects.
