新春走基层｜随高原工期“奇迹”而来的新春祝福

Core Viewpoint - The Tuz Lake underground natural gas storage expansion project in Turkey, undertaken by China National Engineering Corporation and Turkish IC Construction Company, has successfully completed its surface station construction, overcoming initial skepticism from the Turkish client and earning their trust and respect [1][2]. Group 1: Project Overview - The Tuz Lake underground natural gas storage expansion project is located in Aksaray Province, Turkey, and has been under construction since 2020 [1]. - The project aims to significantly enhance Turkey's natural gas storage capacity, alleviating local energy shortages and ensuring clean energy supply and energy security [1]. - China National Engineering Corporation is responsible for the design and construction of the core surface station facilities [1]. Group 2: Project Execution and Client Relationship - The Turkish client initially viewed the surface station construction timeline as an "impossible task," but the Chinese team maintained confidence and successfully completed the project on schedule, which was perceived as a "miracle" by the client [2]. - The successful execution of the project led to a shift in the Turkish client's attitude from skepticism to recognition, resulting in the awarding of the third phase of the expansion project to China National Engineering Corporation [2]. Group 3: Team Dynamics and Cultural Exchange - The project has fostered a strong sense of camaraderie among the workers, with over 200 workers continuing to work on-site during the Chinese New Year [3]. - A Turkish safety manager expressed that working with Chinese colleagues feels like family, highlighting the collaborative spirit despite challenging working conditions [3]. - A Turkish quality engineer is actively learning Chinese, indicating a positive cultural exchange and mutual respect between the teams [3].