World’s Largest LNG Storage Tank: Engineering Marvels and Their Impact on Energy Security

Introduction

• Highlight the commissioning of the world’s largest LNG storage tank (270,000 m³) in China’s Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) .

• Mention its role in enhancing energy security for South China.

Technical Specifications & Innovations

• Capacity: 270,000 m³ (equivalent to 614 Olympic swimming pools or storing 169 million m³ of natural gas) .

• Safety features: Withstands earthquakes with a 2,500-year recurrence interval; 50-year lifespan .

• Breakthroughs: 12 domestically developed technologies, filling gaps in ultra-large cryogenic storage .

Global Significance

• Position China among few nations capable of designing/buildingsuper-large LNG tanks .

• Compare with global projects (e.g., U.S., Japan) to emphasize technological leadership.

Environmental & Economic Impact

• Supports clean energy transition by stabilizing LNG supply.

• Can meet 22 million residents’ gas demand for two months, reducing dependency on coal .

Future Trends

• Growing demand for LNG infrastructure amid decarbonization goals.

• Role of AI and automation in tank construction (link to Autodesk Fusion’s advanced CAD/CAM tools indirectly) .