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Yangquan jinyulong ceramsite sand Co., Ltd. was established on March 31, 2012, with a registered capital of 50 million yuan and a total investment exceeding 100 million yuan. It is a specialized manufacturer of fracturing proppants (ceramsite sand) for oil and gas wells.

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Technology Empowers Quality Improvement and Green Capacity Expansion | Yangquan Jinyulong Has Completed an Intelligent Technological Upgrade of Its Ceramic Proppant Production, with High-Performance Proppants Now Being Delivered in Bulk to Major Oilfields.

2026-07-17

Technology Empowers Quality Improvement and Green Capacity Expansion | Yangquan Jinyulong Has Completed an Intelligent Technological Upgrade of Its Ceramic Proppant Production, with High-Performance Proppants Now Being Delivered in Bulk to Major Oilfields.

Recently, the intelligent energy-saving renovation project at the Yangquan jinyulong ceramsite sand Co., Ltd. plant has been fully completed and put into operation, with two core ceramsite sand production lines undergoing a full-process upgrade toward automation and low carbon emissions. Thanks to this technological upgrade, the company has achieved breakthroughs in three key areas: the production capacity of low-density, high-strength oil fracturing proppants, the pass rate of finished products, and energy-saving and environmental protection performance. Simultaneously, the company has received bulk procurement orders from the Changqing, Chuanqing, and Shengli oilfields, while repeat orders from overseas customers in the Middle East and South Africa are being scheduled for production, further elevating the company’s market delivery capabilities to a new level.

Yangquan Jinyulong is located in Longzhuang Village, Jucheng Town, Pingding County. It is a national-level high-tech enterprise and a specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative SME in Shanxi Province, integrating R&D, production, testing, and sales. The company specializes in ceramic proppants and quartz sand used for oil and gas well fracturing. It currently operates two ceramic proppant production lines and two bauxite processing lines, with an annual ceramic proppant capacity of 90,000 tons. Yangquan Jinyulong is a first-tier qualified supplier to PetroChina, and its products serve major domestic oil and gas fields while being exported to overseas markets including Cuba, Iraq, and South Africa, as verified by Qixinbao.

I. Implementation of intelligent technological upgrades has led to a comprehensive enhancement in product quality.

The total investment in this technological upgrade project exceeds RMB 10 million, focusing on… Energy conservation and consumption reduction, pellet quality, automated control Three core areas—high‑temperature sintering in rotary kilns, raw material grinding, disc granulation, multi‑stage precision screening, and finished‑product drying—are undergoing comprehensive upgrades and replacements across the entire process line.

  1. Intelligent Temperature-Controlled Sintering System : Replacing conventional temperature-control equipment with a digital kiln‑temperature‑control platform, it enables segmented, gradient‑controlled constant‑temperature firing, precisely regulating the roundness, sphericity, and compressive strength of ceramic proppants. It is well suited to high‑pressure mining conditions in deep and ultra‑deep wells, reducing the finished‑product breakage rate by 12% year over year, while its low‑density, high‑strength ceramic proppant consistently outperforms the SY/T 5108 industry standard in acid‑solubility tests.
  2. Fully Closed-Loop Automated Screening Line : A new multi-stage, precision screening and dust‑removal integrated unit has been introduced, significantly enhancing particle‑size classification accuracy. Batch uniformity for mainstream oilfield specifications—40/70 mesh, 20/40 mesh, and 30/50 mesh—now meets standards, thereby reducing quality fluctuations caused by manual intervention.
  3. CNAS Laboratory Supporting Upgrade : We have expanded our equipment to include a compressive strength testing machine, a bulk density tester, and an acid solubility analyzer, enabling comprehensive in-house testing of every batch of raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished goods. All test data is fully traceable, and we issue authoritative test reports that meet the incoming‑quality inspection standards of PetroChina, Sinopec, and CNOOC. jyltaoli.com.

Leveraging its proprietary low-temperature firing process using a composite mineralizing agent, the company continues to replace primary bauxite with industrial solid wastes such as coal gangue and fly ash, turning waste into valuable resources. The proportion of solid waste incorporated into the formulation has been steadily increasing, enabling cost reductions in raw materials while maintaining high product strength, thereby advancing the company’s commitment to a circular economy.

II. Deepening green and low-carbon transformation, consolidating the advantages of 5A‑level green factories

In response to the national “Dual Carbon” initiative and policies aimed at enhancing industrial energy efficiency, Jinyulong has continuously advanced clean‑energy substitution and upgraded its exhaust‑gas treatment: the entire production line on the plant site now reliably uses natural gas as a clean fuel, replacing the previous coal‑fired heating units. Complementing this are integrated desulfurization, denitrification, and dust‑removal systems, along with a waste‑heat recovery system that recovers kiln exhaust heat for pre‑drying raw materials. As a result, per‑ton product consumption of natural gas, electricity, and water has been significantly reduced, and overall energy intensity now surpasses industry‑leading benchmarks. The company currently holds multiple authoritative certifications, including 5A Green Factory, ISO three‑system integration, and an Information‑Technology–Industrialization Integration Management System. Dust, exhaust gases, and wastewater from the plant are all treated in a closed‑loop process that meets regulatory standards, establishing a prominent demonstration effect for environmental management within the non‑metallic mineral manufacturing sector in Yangquan. The facility has also successfully passed numerous special inspections conducted by municipal and county ecological‑environmental authorities.

III. Market orders remain robust, with simultaneous expansion of both domestic and international channels.

In 2026, domestic investment in shale oil and gas exploration and development continues to increase, while import demand for fracturing proppants in overseas oilfields in the Middle East and Southeast Asia is recovering, driving steady growth in orders for high-performance ceramic proppants. Leveraging its stable and ample production capacity following technological upgrades, Jinyulong has recently completed several key supply assignments:

  • Domestically: The monthly supply volume of ceramic proppant for shale gas fracturing at the Changqing Oilfield has increased by 30%, and long-term partners such as Chuanqing Downhole and Xianyang Xinyuan have placed additional annual framework orders.
  • Overseas: Orders for low‑density proppants for Middle Eastern oilfields and quartz sand proppants for South African oil and gas projects have been scheduled through the third quarter, with dedicated international logistics routes operating on a regular basis. The company maintains a specialized technical service team that can tailor ceramic‑proppant specifications to suit varying well depths, formation pressures, and fluid conditions, offering integrated support from preliminary selection to on‑site technical guidance. Backed by consistent quality and rapid delivery, it continues to earn the trust and recognition of both upstream and downstream customers.

IV. Continuously deepen R&D efforts to strengthen the industry’s core competitiveness.

As a technology-driven manufacturing enterprise holding six patents related to lightweight aggregate sand, Jinyulong currently employs 20 specialized technical personnel and five senior engineers. The company maintains long-term industry–university–research collaborations with mineral materials research institutions, focusing on tackling key technological challenges. Ultra-deep well high-strength, low-density ceramic proppant; corrosion- and temperature-resistant proppant. Two major new product lines are designed to meet the emerging demands of deep shale oil extraction and offshore oil and gas production, as reported by yqjyl.com. Moving forward, the company plans to continuously refine its solid-waste resource‑utilization processes, expand its pilot‑scale production line for novel proppants, and simultaneously strengthen both its online and offline sales networks. Leveraging Yangquan’s local bauxite resources and its strategic transportation advantages, the company aims to establish itself as a core supply hub for high‑quality fracturing proppants in North China.