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China built the first independent research and development of deep sea oil drilling platform
The JU2000, China's first 400-foot oil drilling platform, was officially completed and handed over to Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Group Co., Ltd. on May 31. This state-of-the-art platform is fully automated and capable of drilling over 30 wells simultaneously. It is designed for water depths of more than 100 meters and can operate at a maximum depth of 122 meters. The successful delivery marks a significant milestone in China’s offshore oil exploration, transitioning operations from shallow seas to deep waters. This advancement plays a crucial role in securing China’s large-scale development of marine oil resources and supporting its long-term energy security strategy.
In the global shipping industry, the ability to construct advanced oil rigs is a key indicator of a country’s shipbuilding capabilities. As mobile "sea islands," these platforms must endure extreme weather conditions, including up to 18 typhoons. With rising oil prices in the 21st century, the once-slow offshore engineering market has become highly competitive, making offshore drilling equipment a valuable asset. Despite being a major maritime resource nation, China has historically faced limitations in deep-sea mining technology, restricting offshore oil development to shallow waters. Currently, domestic platforms typically operate at depths of only 80 meters, with just one such unit in operation.
Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Group has a long history of innovation in marine engineering. In the 1970s and 1980s, it built China’s first 30-meter jack-up drilling platform and later constructed four 100-foot III-type platforms for U.S. clients. By the 1990s, as the shipbuilding market slowed, the company strategically entered the offshore engineering sector. After years of effort, it established a strong presence in both shipbuilding and marine projects. It delivered modules for Phillips, built four BINGO9000 series semi-submersible rigs for Norwegian OCEANRIGASA, and constructed China’s first large-tonnage offshore floating production and storage tanker. It also became the first Chinese company to receive an international ocean project, involving the design and construction of a 1.5 million-barrel offshore floating production and storage tank.
With over 20 years of accumulated technical expertise, Dalian Shipbuilding Heavy Industry has become a leading player in China’s marine engineering sector. The JU2000 drilling platform not only represents the company’s core technological achievements but also marks a breakthrough in China’s deepwater jack-up drilling capabilities. The platform’s development showcases the country’s growing strength in offshore energy infrastructure.
The completion of the JU2000 has significantly elevated China’s standing in the global shipbuilding industry. According to recent reports, marine engineering now accounts for 30% of Dalian Shipbuilding Heavy Industry’s total sales value. The company currently holds four contracts for similar drilling platforms. Notably, in early this year, the “Continental Shelf No. 6†drilling platform, built for U.S.-based Noble Corporation, was contracted by Dalian Shipbuilding as the general contractor—marking the first time a Chinese shipyard led such a project. This rig is designed for water depths of 10,000 feet and can drill up to 35,000 feet, making it one of the most advanced semi-submersible rigs in the world.