With united hearts and concentrated efforts, let’s set off anew and muster all our energy to open a new chapter.

Get our minds back in gear and set off to fight with renewed vigor. Since the seventh day of the Chinese New Year, the Geophysical Exploration Institute has steadily hit the “accelerator” for resuming work and production. The vast majority of cadres and employees have swiftly switched from “holiday mode” to “work mode,” throwing themselves into the new year’s tasks with full enthusiasm and abundant energy. Setting targets, seizing projects, speeding up progress, and ensuring production—each scene vividly showcases the Geophysical Exploration team’s relentless drive and unwavering dedication, sparking a fresh wave of enthusiasm for project resumption and restart.

The Institute of Geophysical Exploration held the 2023 First-Quarter Production and Operation Promotion Meeting.

On the morning of February 3, the Institute of Geophysical Exploration organized a meeting to promote production and operations for the first quarter of 2023. Attending the meeting were members of the institute’s leadership team, members of the Party branch committee, senior managers, heads of various departments and entities, and employee representatives. The meeting was chaired by Zhang Guangda, Secretary of the Party branch committee, Chairman of the Board, and General Manager of the Institute of Geophysical Exploration.

At the meeting, Zou Zhongping, Deputy Secretary of the Party Branch of the Institute, Member of the Discipline Inspection Committee, and Chairman of the Trade Union; Yu Changheng, Deputy General Manager and CFO of the Institute; and Gu Zhiwen, Deputy General Manager and Chief Engineer of the Institute, respectively made work arrangements on management, operations, finance, safe production, and technical quality.

The meeting noted that since January 2023, the Institute of Geophysical Exploration has seen comprehensive growth in all key economic indicators, getting off to an excellent start. Compared with the same period last year, financial revenue increased by 180%, and contract amounts rose by 200%, achieving a “strong opening.” At the same time, the Institute has tapped into new areas by launching urban engineering geophysical exploration projects, thus creating new growth drivers. Following collaborative discussions with multiple clients, the Institute plans to leverage its technological strengths to undertake projects in regions including Sichuan-Chongqing, Guangdong, Yunnan, Guizhou, and North China. By analyzing and assessing project situations across various specialized fields—such as wide-area electromagnetic fracturing monitoring, fine-scale exploration of multi-purpose strata using wide-area electromagnetic methods, coalbed methane exploration, high-precision holographic electromagnetic surveys of old well areas on shale gas platforms, and water conservation monitoring—the Institute anticipates that its total contracted workload for 2023 will exceed that of 2022.

Zhang Guangda emphasized that 2023 marks the inaugural year for implementing the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and is also a pivotal year for promoting high-quality economic development. Under the strong leadership of the Party and administrative bodies of the Group, all cadres and employees of the Geophysical Exploration Institute must advance their work with an even more solid work ethic and a pragmatic attitude, ensuring a good start and steady progress in the new year. First, we must strengthen team building, make fine adjustments to job assignments, and clearly define job responsibilities, enabling all institute staff to maximize their value in suitable positions. Second, we need to reinforce the responsibility system for operational targets, laying a solid foundation for the successful completion of the year’s business operations. Third, we should further refine the salary and incentive system, encouraging those who perform better to work harder and receive greater rewards. Fourth, we must make good use of performance evaluation forms and quantify assessments at the end of the year based on concrete results data. Fifth, we must continue to enhance the promotion and application of the holographic electromagnetic method as well as the institute’s three core technologies, using these core technologies to drive the Geophysical Exploration Institute’s high-quality development.

 

 

Sound the “call to action,” and let’s roll up our sleeves and get to work on the project!

 

Jianyang Project

The spring sunshine is warm, and work kicks off busily on the eighth day of the lunar month. All staff members of the Jianyang Engineering Survey Project Department of the Geophysical Exploration Institute have made early preparations for construction and have begun the engineering survey work for the Jianyang project of Chengdu Ewei Lithium Energy Co., Ltd.

The Yiwei Lithium Energy Jianyang Project is located in Yanggong Community, Dongxi Subdistrict, Jianyang City. The project plans to build a power storage battery production base with an annual capacity of 2 billion watt-hours. The total investment for the project is approximately 10 billion yuan, and the site covers an area of about 400 mu. The Institute of Geophysical Exploration is responsible for the engineering geological investigation of this project, having deployed over 600 exploration boreholes in total. This project is a key initiative for Jianyang City, and its leading officials from the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government attach great importance to it. They have personally overseen and urged the acceleration of progress and strict adherence to the construction schedule. All relevant functional departments, as well as the participating units involved in exploration, design, and construction, are working closely and cooperatively to ensure the successful completion of the project.

This project marks the second collaboration between the Geophysical Exploration Institute and the client. In June 2022, the Geophysical Exploration Institute collaborated for the first time with Chengdu EVE Energy Co., Ltd. Despite the scorching heat and blazing sun, the technical staff rolled up their sleeves and worked diligently, successfully completing the tasks entrusted to them by the client on schedule. The client expressed great satisfaction with the Institute’s work results. Building on this successful partnership, the Geophysical Exploration Institute and the client have now reached an agreement to undertake this current collaboration, which fully demonstrates the client’s recognition and trust in the Institute.

 

All members of the project team will continue to uphold the spirit of dedication demonstrated by Sichuan Resource Geophysical Exploration personnel—never shying away from hardship and boldly taking responsibility. Guided by the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the important reply from General Secretary Xi Jinping to all geological workers of the Sixth Geological Brigade of the Shandong Provincial Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, we will leverage our expertise in geology to build a renowned brand for the Sichuan resource geophysical exploration industry, thereby supporting the construction of engineering projects and the development of the new energy sector.

 

 

Weiyuan Project

On the ninth day of the first lunar month, the clouds parted and the sun came out brightly, shining brilliantly. Employees from the Electromagnetic Exploration Department of the Geophysical Exploration Institute are already busy with a special survey project targeting the mined-out areas along the access road in the logistics zone of the Chuanan Logistics Park construction project in Weiyuan County.

The project is located on the northwest side of Lianjie Town, Weiyuan County. The route plan traverses strata containing coal and rhodochrosite ore deposits, and the area is dotted with numerous coal mines and rhodochrosite ore cavities. The project team has conducted geophysical surveys along the proposed route using high-density electrical resistivity tomography and equivalent inverse magnetic flux transient electromagnetic methods to identify sections where underground mining voids may exist. These surveys are complemented by comprehensive analysis based on collected data, field investigations, and engineering drilling results. Preliminary assessments have been made to evaluate the potential impacts of coal mine voids and rhodochrosite ore voids within the survey area on the planned railway line, thereby determining the feasibility and safety of the proposed route alignment.

The clarion call for a stellar start has been sounded, and the fiery battle flag is flying high. Under the leadership of the Party Branch Committee of the Geophysical Exploration Institute, all members of the Electromagnetic Exploration Department are filled with great enthusiasm. They will continue to uphold the spirit of forging ahead in the face of difficulties, the spirit of striving relentlessly against time, and the innovative spirit of seizing opportunities, aiming to achieve even more outstanding accomplishments.

 

Changning Project

On the ninth day of the first lunar month, the fracturing monitoring project on the Changning H32 platform officially commenced.

This project represents the largest single-platform fracture monitoring undertaking that the Institute of Geophysical Exploration has ever undertaken since it began engaging in wide-area electromagnetic fracturing monitoring. A total of 10 wells have been deployed on this drilling platform, all of which have now been fully drilled and are undergoing simultaneous fracturing operations. Of these wells, eight are being monitored this time. Given the complex development of natural fractures and the frequent occurrence of zipper-style fracturing, there is a potential for inter-well interference. Therefore, effective real-time monitoring during the fracturing process is urgently needed to provide objective technical support for both on-site fracturing operations and post-fracturing performance evaluation.

The emergence of wide-area electromagnetic fracturing monitoring technology precisely addresses the challenges mentioned above. By continuously monitoring in real time the propagation of fracturing fluids, as well as the orientation and morphology of fracture networks, this technology enables analysis of the correlation between the initiation of main fractures on either side based on half-fracture lengths. Combined with on-site operational parameters, it provides a comprehensive assessment—through analysis of segment-cluster relationships, fracture initiation, fracture creation, and fracture extension patterns—of the impact of fracturing on fracture development zones and allows for effective comparison of 80-meter fracture segment lengths. This technology thus helps enhance the recovery rate of shale gas reservoirs in the Changning region.

 

Guangzhou Nansha Project

At the start of the new year, the Geophysical Exploration Institute undertook the first core-area project in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area under the “Going Global” initiative—specifically, the feasibility study, preliminary design, and site investigation technical services for Phase I of the Inland Flood Control Project within Fanshunwei, Nansha District, Guangzhou City. This project primarily covers the towns of Lanhe, Dagang, and Hengli in Nansha District, covering an area of approximately 132 km². The project aims to address inland flooding through measures such as mountain flood control, sponge city initiatives, and drainage infrastructure construction, while also taking into account the principle of integrated management of sewage and stormwater, thereby addressing both stormwater and sewage separation as well as overflow pollution issues. The Geophysical Exploration Institute is primarily responsible for engineering surveying, geophysical exploration, and geotechnical investigation services for this project.

From January 1 to 31, 2023, the project team carried forward the spirit of the Geophysical Exploration Institute—“daring to take responsibility, being down-to-earth, overcoming difficulties, and facing challenges head-on”—and with the determination to “leave footprints all over the project area,” continuously adjusted and optimized the plan to surmount numerous challenges, including complex urban traffic and significant safety hazards; a large number of signal base stations causing severe interference; widespread water bodies leading to pervasive multipath effects in static observations; and high personnel mobility making epidemic prevention and control particularly difficult. The field construction of control surveying was basically completed as required, and the construction quality met the relevant standards.

The smooth progress of this control survey has laid a solid foundation for the subsequent work of the project.

 

Yunnan Nujiang Project

As the festive atmosphere of the New Year gradually fades, the Nujiang Exploration Project Team of the Geophysical Exploration Institute completed the procedures for water-based construction on January 30, 2023, and smoothly entered the site to begin construction, kicking off the new year with practical actions.

The detailed survey and labor services for the navigation channel construction project in the middle and lower reaches of the Nujiang River are located along the section of the river in Baoshan City, Yunnan Province. The section stretches from Menggu Ferry upstream to Hongqi Bridge downstream, with a total length of approximately 112.40 km. According to the “Baoshan City Navigation and Tourism Development Plan” issued by the Baoshan Municipal Transportation Bureau, this river segment is planned and designated as an “important tourist navigation route.” The entire project area falls within the planned “Mountain-Water-Rural Corridor” and the “Kapok-Flavor Corridor,” and occupies a significant position in Baoshan City’s comprehensive transportation system. The river section involved remains undeveloped and has never been navigable to date. It features numerous dangerous rapids and shoals, posing risks such as grounding and rapid currents, and its engineering geology is extremely complex. The survey and labor services for this project primarily involve methods such as engineering geological mapping, drilling, and laboratory testing.

The start sets the tone for the entire year. All staff and workers across the institute must continue to firmly uphold their confidence in development, adopting an attitude of treating the opening quarter as a decisive battle and the initial stage as a sprint. We must focus intently on project implementation, wholeheartedly pursue development, and resolutely secure a strong start to the first quarter, laying a solid foundation for the year’s economic endeavors.

 

Executive Producer | Zhang Guangda
Reviewed by | Zou Zhongping
Editor-in-charge | Zhou Huiying
Text | Each Project Department
Figure | Each Project Department
Editor | Wen Han