On the morning of November 29, 2025, as the early winter sun rose over the Bashu region, the construction site of the SPIC Dazhou Coal-Power Project was already alive with activity. At 7:38 a.m., amid thunderous firecrackers and the deep rumble of large concrete pump trucks, the first batch of concrete was successfully poured into the base slab of the project’s iconic chimney foundation. This milestone marks the official start of main structural construction and represents a significant phase breakthrough for the project.

At the construction site, operations proceeded in an orderly and impressive manner. The towering concrete pump boom, like a giant’s arm, hovered precisely above the chimney foundation—densely reinforced with carefully tied steel bars. Under the joint witness of representatives from the owner, EPC contractor, supervising team, and our company, uniformly mixed concrete flowed steadily from the transit mixer trucks, continuously filling the foundation formwork. Construction crews closely monitored every phase of the pour, ensuring accurate placement and proper compaction to guarantee the quality of this "first cubic meter" of concrete. Beaming with excitement and pride, the entire team celebrated this moment—a culmination of days of meticulous preparation and tireless round-the-clock efforts now transformed into shared joy and accomplishment.

As one of the key structures in a power plant, the quality of the chimney’s mass concrete foundation directly impacts the long-term safety, stability, and durability of the entire structure. The successful completion of this pour not only establishes a solid foundation for the upcoming construction of the hundreds-of-meters-tall chimney shaft but also significantly boosts team morale, injecting strong momentum into the full-scale advancement of subsequent project activities.

Achieving this critical milestone would not have been possible without the strong support and sound decisions from leaders at all levels, as well as the close collaboration and dedicated efforts of all functional departments. From initial planning and administrative approvals to technical reviews and resource coordination, the entire organization has worked together with unity and determination, removing obstacles and providing solid backing for project progress.

The success of the first concrete pour marks both the culmination of a phase and the launch of an intensified push forward. Seizing this moment, the Dazhou Coal-Power Project team will uphold the principle of "safety first, quality paramount, continuous improvement," carry forward the spirit of hard work, organize scientifically, construct meticulously, and strive to meet every upcoming milestone—ensuring the project is completed on time, efficiently, and to the highest standards, contributing once again to the company’s high-quality development.

Submitted by: Sichuan Dazhou Coal-Power Project Department