With meticulous craftsmanship, we’re closely aligned with “Deep Earth Engineering”—sweat and dedication have forged a new medal—congratulations to Comrade Zhang Yan on receiving the title of “Senior Engineer.”

Recently, good news came from the Provincial Professional Title Evaluation Committee: Comrade Zhang Yan, a key researcher at Sichuan Hongsheng Petroleum, has officially been awarded the title of “Senior Engineer.” This advanced professional qualification in her field not only serves as an authoritative recognition of her more than ten years of dedicated research and outstanding contributions but also marks the latest achievement of Sichuan Hongsheng Petroleum in building a team of high-level professional and technical talents. Previously, Zhang Yan had already received honors such as “Top Ten Outstanding Young People of Lezhi County,” “Lezhi Craftsman,” and “Ziyang Craftsman.” The attainment of the “Senior Engineer” title is yet another affirmation and encouragement for Zhang Yan as a young science and technology professional.

Crossing Mountains and Seas: The New Medal Is Forged with Diligent Sweat

Since dedicating herself to the field of energy technology, Comrade Zhang Yan has been deeply rooted in scientific research for many years. Her recent successful promotion to Senior Engineer marks high recognition from both industry and national evaluation systems of her professional technical competence and outstanding achievements, representing a crucial leap from a technical backbone to a senior expert. These remarkable accomplishments stem from her extensive experience having participated in (and led) 11 company-level projects and 3 key provincial- and city-level projects; they also reflect her pioneering efforts in developing 15 innovative additive products in areas such as cementing, fracturing and acidizing, and oil recovery. Furthermore, they are underpinned by her research contributions, which have earned her 3 invention patents and 2 utility model patents. The new title of “Senior Engineer” is, in essence, a grand culmination of all her past efforts and achievements.

Targeting the "Deep Earth": Leveraging the expertise of senior engineers to overcome the challenges of drilling wells tens of kilometers deep.

The demonstration of competence lies in overcoming the most challenging technological hurdles. Faced with global technical difficulties in cementing operations for Asia-level deep wells such as “Ma Shen 1 Well” and “Chuan Shen 1 Well,” Comrade Zhang Yan, as the technical leader, has seen his R&D efforts serve as a real-world test of his capabilities as a senior engineer. The new cementing additives and ultra-high-temperature-resistant cement slurry systems he spearheaded have been successfully applied and achieved remarkable results in numerous large-scale “national-level” projects. In particular, during the development of a cement slurry system for 10,000-meter-deep wells, he led his team to break through the technological bottleneck of ultra-high temperatures reaching 230°C, developing core treatment agents and successfully designing a stable, ultra-high-temperature cement slurry system—providing crucial technical support for the nation’s “Deep Earth Engineering” initiative. Now, looking back from his new position as a “senior engineer,” these major technological breakthroughs take on even greater significance, vividly highlighting the core value of this title: “solving complex engineering problems.”

"Sweet" Results: The Value of Technology Lies in Market Benefits.

Comrade Zhang Yan has consistently promoted the close integration of scientific research and industry. All the technologies and products she organized for research and development have been successfully commercialized and applied to over 820 well operations across more than 10 oilfield blocks in China, generating significant economic benefits. The title of Senior Engineer not only signifies technical competence but also carries with it a crucial responsibility and capability to drive the commercialization of research findings and create market value. Her efforts have reaped abundant rewards and sweet success.

From a green-eyed student to a technical backbone, Comrade Zhang Yan has charted a clear and solid path of growth over 16 years of dedicated effort and continuous advancement. This promotion to a senior professional title not only marks the culmination of one stage in Zhang Yan’s career but also serves as the starting point for a new journey. It inspires all the company’s technical staff to learn from those who excel and strive for continuous improvement. We look forward to seeing Comrade Zhang Yan take this as fresh motivation, and in her future work, continue to demonstrate the qualities and responsibilities of a senior engineer, making even greater contributions to the company’s development and the nation’s energy sector!