Over 200 Industry Leaders — Qidong Offshore Industrial Park Tour
IntelliS joined an industry delegation organized by the Energy Industries Council (EIC) for an exclusive two-part programme in China: a breakfast briefing in Shanghai followed by a guided site visit to the Qidong Offshore Industrial Park's major shipbuilding facilities.
EIC Shanghai Breakfast Briefing
The programme began with a high-level breakfast briefing in Shanghai, bringing together senior representatives from international energy companies, EPC contractors, and technology providers operating in or considering the China market. The briefing provided an update on China's offshore energy project pipeline, regulatory developments, and supply chain capabilities.
As China's offshore energy sector continues to expand—driven by domestic production targets, FPSO developments, and growing offshore wind capacity—such briefings serve as invaluable platforms for intelligence sharing and business development across the international energy community.
Qidong Offshore Industrial Park
The highlight of the programme was a comprehensive guided tour of the Qidong Offshore Industrial Park, one of China's most significant offshore manufacturing and shipbuilding clusters. Located on the Yangtze River estuary, the park spans an 18.8-kilometer stretch of prime waterfront with world-class facilities for offshore construction, conversion, and fabrication.
Delegation members toured facilities operated by some of China's most prominent offshore engineering companies, including:
- COSCO Shipping (COSCO) — Major offshore vessel construction and FPSO conversion
- ZPMC (Zhenhua Port Machinery) — Leading offshore installation equipment and jack-up rig manufacturing
- Wison Offshore & Marine (惠生海工) — FLNG, FPSO topsides, and offshore platform fabrication
- Qidong's broader offshore supply chain — Supporting everything from hull construction to commissioning
Why This Matters for IntelliS
As a talent solutions partner deeply embedded in the Asia-Pacific offshore energy ecosystem, IntelliS views events like the Qidong shipyard visit as essential for maintaining a current and nuanced understanding of the region's manufacturing and engineering capabilities.
Understanding the full lifecycle of offshore project delivery—from design and fabrication through to installation and commissioning—enables IntelliS to provide clients with talent solutions that are informed by the realities of the supply chain. The connections made at Qidong also strengthen IntelliS's ability to support Chinese companies seeking international talent and to assist global clients navigating the Chinese supply chain.
"Visiting Qidong's world-class facilities is a reminder of the scale and sophistication of China's offshore manufacturing sector. For IntelliS, understanding this landscape is fundamental to delivering talent solutions that truly serve our clients' project needs."
A Growing Partnership
IntelliS's participation in the EIC delegation reflects the company's deepening engagement with the Chinese offshore energy market. With IntelliS's headquarters in Shanghai and strong existing relationships across the region's operator and contractor community, the company is well-positioned to bridge international talent needs with China's formidable engineering workforce.
IntelliS extends its thanks to the EIC for organizing this exceptional programme and looks forward to future delegations and briefings.