Xinjiang Boosts Oil, Gas Exploration | ECF Weekly

Xinjiang Boosts Oil, Gas Exploration | ECF Weekly

Tech CNPC PetroChina Sinopec ECF Weekly 2026-01-24

CNPC Wins Qinshui Basin CBM Block for RMB 559 Million

PetroChina has acquired a CBM exploration block in Shanxi’s Qinshui Basin for RMB 559 million, completing the recent entry of all three major national oil companies into the province’s CBM sector.

China Coalbed methane (CBM) CNPC PetroChina 2026-01-23

Sinochem Bureau and Sinopec E&P Institute Expand Strategic Cooperation

Sinochem Bureau (Group) and Sinopec’s E&P Research Institute have agreed to deepen cross-sector cooperation in resource exploration, technology innovation, and talent development.

Cooperation Sinopec 2026-01-22

Shengli Oilfield Launches NSFC Project on Heavy Oil EOR

Sinopec Shengli Oilfield has launched its first NSFC-funded project to advance fundamental research and technologies for significantly improving recovery of difficult heavy oil.

Tech Sinopec 2026-01-21

Xinjiang Steps Up Oil and Gas Exploration with Huairou Laboratory

Xinjiang is strengthening cooperation with Huairou Laboratory to advance oil and gas exploration planning, data sharing and technological innovation, targeting major breakthroughs in resource-rich blank areas.

China Oil Exploration China Policy 2026-01-20

Zhongyuan Oilfield Wins New Oil, Gas and CBM Exploration Blocks

Zhongyuan Oilfield has significantly expanded its exploration footprint by securing new oil, gas and CBM blocks in Inner Mongolia and Henan, strengthening reserves and supporting energy security goals under the “15th Five-Year Plan.”

China Coalbed methane (CBM) China Oil Exploration Sinopec 2026-01-19

New Breakthroughs in Resource Exploration | ECF Weekly

New Breakthroughs in Resource Exploration | ECF Weekly

Tech CNPC PetroChina Sinopec ECF Weekly 2026-01-10

China Makes New Breakthroughs in Chromite and Shale Gas Exploration

China has achieved major new discoveries in both chromite resources and shale gas exploration, strengthening strategic mineral supply and unconventional gas development.

China Exploration China Shale Gas 2026-01-09

China’s Deep Sea No.1 Gas Field Tops 4.5 Mt Oil Equivalent in 2025

China’s Deep Sea No.1 gas field achieved record production in 2025, underscoring world-advanced deepwater oil and gas development and operations capabilities.

Offshore Exploration CNOOC China Natural Gas 2026-01-08

Zhejiang Oilfield Achieves Fracturing Breakthrough in Yichang Block

A key well in Zhejiang Oilfield’s Yichang block set a new horizontal well sand intensity record, marking a major breakthrough in shale gas exploration using advanced fracturing techniques.

China Exploration China Oilfield Services China Shale Gas 2026-01-07

Sinopec Launches FracAgent V1.0 Intelligent Fracturing System

Sinopec has released FracAgent V1.0, an AI-driven intelligent fracturing system that breaks foreign monopolies and significantly boosts efficiency and safety in unconventional oil and gas development.

Tech China Oilfield Services China Shale Gas 2026-01-06

Pinqiao Block Granted Dual-Mineral Shale Gas and Natural Gas Mining License

Jianghan Oilfield has secured its first post–Mineral Resources Law dual-mineral mining license, enabling integrated development of shale gas and conventional natural gas in the Pinqiao Block of the Fuling Gas Field.

China Policy China Natural Gas China Shale Gas 2026-01-05

Sinopec Abolishes Supervisory Board | ECF Weekly

Sinopec Abolishes Supervisory Board | ECF Weekly

Tech CNPC PetroChina Sinopec ECF Weekly 2025-12-27

CNOOC Discovers Hundred-Million-Ton Oilfield in Bohai Sea

CNOOC has discovered the Qinhuangdao 29-6 hundred-million-ton oilfield in the Bohai Sea, underscoring the exploration potential of shallow Neogene slope belts and strengthening China’s offshore energy security.

China Oil Exploration CNOOC 2025-12-26

Academician Workstation Launched at Tarim Oilfield

The launch of Academician Yang Shufeng’s workstation at Tarim Oilfield aims to strengthen fundamental research and tackle key challenges in ultra-deep oil and gas exploration.

CNPC China Oil Exploration 2025-12-25

Sinopec Abolishes Supervisory Board

Sinopec has officially abolished its supervisory board, transferring its functions to the board audit committee, following a similar governance reform by PetroChina.

China Policy SOEs Sinopec 2025-12-24

Xinjiang Oilfield Secures Patent for Intelligent Fracturing Analysis

Xinjiang Oilfield has obtained its first intelligent fracturing invention patent, strengthening digital optimization, efficiency, and production performance in unconventional reservoir development.

Tech Digital Energy China Oilfield Services 2025-12-23

CNPC Reviews Exploration Strategy for Hetao and Lenghu Areas

CNPC convened an expert meeting to review progress and refine exploration strategies for the Hetao and Qaidam Lenghu areas to support Huabei Oilfield’s high-quality development in the 15th Five-Year Plan period.

CNPC China Oil China Oil Exploration 2025-12-22

CNPC Sets Exploration Priorities | ECF Weekly

CNPC Sets Exploration Priorities | ECF Weekly

Tech China Coalbed methane (CBM) China Oilfield Services 2025-12-20

Sinopec Expands Use of In-House Resistivity Tools

Sinopec Jingwei has significantly expanded the application of its self-developed resistivity tools, reducing reliance on imports and supporting efficient oilfield development.

Tech Sinopec China Oilfield Services 2025-12-19