Under the escort of a patrol boat, a colossal offshore oil platform jacket, which was built in Shenzhen, embarks on a journey from Chiwan in western Shenzhen to the eastern waters of the South China Sea on Monday. The Xijiang 30-2DPPB platform jacket, standing at a height of approximately 108 meters and weighing 11,000 tons, will delve into depths of approximately 98 meters and support vital offshore oil and gas exploration endeavors. Its deployment is a significant milestone in China’s pursuit of self-sufficiency in large-scale offshore oil and gas equipment construction. Hu Lei