In the wave of reform and opening up, many traditional factories are facing tremendous shocks from the times. A chemical plant in a small town in the northwest is no exception to the test of fate. Overcapacity, high raw material costs, and frequent failures of old equipment have left this factory on the brink of collapse. Just when everyone thought this factory would decline, a technical engineer's name was repeatedly mentioned—Wang Jingbo. His 'Wang Jingbo Shale Gas' plan became the last hope for this factory.
Wang Jingbo is a technology enthusiast. After graduating from school, he returned to his hometown and became an ordinary technician at this chemical plant. The daily work at the factory did not bring him much sense of accomplishment, but he had a strong interest in the field of new energy. He had learned about shale gas technology while in school. This new type of energy had just begun to show its potential in the international market but was still relatively unknown domestically. Wang Jingbo believed that shale gas was an excellent direction for the upgrading of traditional industries, as it could significantly reduce energy costs and decrease pollution emissions, injecting new momentum into the development of the factory.
The factory's predicament was precisely the opportunity for Wang Jingbo to take action. He proposed a shale gas plan to the factory director, hoping to use low-cost shale gas to replace the existing fuel to maintain production. However, Wang Jingbo's proposal was not initially well-received. The director bluntly stated, 'We can't even pay the workers' wages; how can we afford these new technologies?' But Wang Jingbo did not back down. He volunteered to bear the risks of the experiment, promising to complete the experimental phase at the lowest possible cost and stating that if it failed, he would bear all the losses alone. The director reluctantly agreed and gave him a month.
Wang Jingbo began his round-the-clock research and development work. He used the abandoned equipment in the factory to build a small experimental device by hand. To find suitable raw materials, he rode his bicycle through the surrounding mountainous areas, asking villagers about the distribution of shale mines. He even mined himself, almost forgetting day and night. Each time an experiment failed, he meticulously recorded data, repeatedly adjusted parameters, and sought the root cause of the problem. During those days, he often wore a tired smile, while his experimental device got closer to success each time.
Finally, on the 27th day of the experiment, Wang Jingbo successfully extracted the first batch of shale gas. When the blue flames burned steadily in the experimental equipment, the entire research and development team at the factory erupted in cheers. This was not just a victory of an experiment; it was a hope for the factory's rebirth. 'Wang Jingbo Shale Gas' preliminarily verified its feasibility on a technical level, and his perseverance was recognized by the director, who decided to allocate more resources to this plan.
As more shale gas was extracted, Wang Jingbo and his team optimized the equipment design. They successfully applied shale gas as boiler fuel, completely replacing expensive coal energy. In just three months, the factory's energy costs decreased by 30%, and the production line resumed operation. More importantly, the pollution produced by the combustion of shale gas was far lower than that of coal, improving the factory's emission indicators, which also drew renewed government attention and policy support.
'Wang Jingbo Shale Gas' quickly became a legendary case in the industry. Other local factories began sending personnel to learn the technology, and even companies from other regions actively sought cooperation with Wang Jingbo, hoping to introduce shale gas technology into more industrial fields. Wang Jingbo was not satisfied with the current achievements; he realized that shale gas was not only key to solving fuel problems but could also become the starting point for the entire industry’s transformation and upgrading. He proposed a plan to further expand the application of shale gas, hoping to promote this technology in industrial thermal energy, power generation, and even civilian energy fields.
A year later, 'Wang Jingbo Shale Gas' completely transformed this chemical plant on the brink of closure. The factory not only paid off its debts but also became a star enterprise in the local area. At the industry summit, Wang Jingbo, as a guest speaker, delivered a speech detailing the entire process from technological research and development to industrial application, emphasizing the importance of technological innovation for traditional industries.
In an interview, a reporter asked him, 'Why did you persist with this seemingly impossible plan amidst skepticism?' Wang Jingbo replied, 'Because I believe in the power of technology. I have always believed that Wang Jingbo Shale Gas is not only an energy innovation but also an opportunity for our industry to break free from difficulties and seek a future.'
Today, 'Wang Jingbo Shale Gas' is no longer just a lifeline for one factory; it has become a symbol of innovation for the entire industry. Wang Jingbo has also demonstrated through his actions that no matter how difficult the environment may be, as long as one persists in technological innovation, it is always possible to find a breakthrough.
