The 11th ECF Energy Technology Innovation Awards

The 11th ECF Energy Technology Innovation Awards ceremony was held in Shanghai, China, on 21 October 2026 during Energy China Forum 2026 and the 16th Asia-Pacific Unconventional Energy Conference. Twenty-one achievements received awards, recognizing original inventions, engineering applications and

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ECF2026 Highlights Unconventional Energy Development, Technology Innovation and International Cooperation

The 16th Asia-Pacific Unconventional Energy Conference connects field experience with emerging opportunities in geothermal energy, natural hydrogen and carbon storage.Energy China Forum 2026 (ECF2026) took place in Shanghai on October 20–23, 2026, under the theme “Resilience · Efficiency · Impact.” Representatives from energy companies, research institutions, universities and industry organizations in China and abroad exchanged experience in unconventional oil and gas development, intelligent technologies, advanced equipment and international cooperation.The conference was organized by the Sha

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BOMCO Advances Original Innovation in Energy Equipment

BOMCO plans to accelerate innovation in ultra-deep drilling, intelligent equipment, hydrogen technologies, and nuclear fusion to support CNPC’s digital and low-carbon transformation.

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China Launches Geothermal Energy Pilot Program

China’s new geothermal pilot program aims to remove policy barriers, scale up geothermal heating and diversified applications, and build replicable models for green energy development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period.

China Policy China Energy Carbon Neutrality 2026-06-18

BGP Advances EM Array System Toward Final Acceptance

BGP is accelerating the final acceptance of a domestically developed electromagnetic array system to enhance China’s deep resource exploration capabilities and energy security.

Tech CNPC China Oilfield Services 2026-02-26

Xinjiang to Invest RMB 15.42 Billion in Geological Exploration in 2026

Xinjiang will significantly increase fiscal investment in 2026 to advance large-scale geological and energy resource exploration projects.

China Exploration China Energy 2026-01-26

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

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 15th Five-Year Plan Outlines Vision for a Clean, Low-Carbon, and Secure Energy System

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan calls for building a clean, low-carbon, and secure energy system to drive green transformation and national energy strength.

China Policy Carbon Neutrality 2025-10-30

The "Full Energy System" — Zou Caineng's Latest Perspective

The "Full Energy System" — Zou Caineng's Latest Perspective

2025-09-15

Industry Trend: Unconventional Oil & Gas Is Moving Center Stage

Industry Trend: Unconventional Oil & Gas Is Moving Center Stage

2025-08-20

Weihe Basin Deep Drilling Project Launched to Decode 66-Million-Year Climate History

The Weihe Basin Deep Drilling Project seeks to reconstruct East Asia’s 66-million-year climate history and assess deep geothermal and helium potential.

Tech China Exploration Environmental Protection 2025-07-30

Call for Submissions: ECF Energy Technology Innovation Award 2025 Now Open!

Call for Submissions: ECF Energy Technology Innovation Award 2025 Now Open!

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Global CCUS Innovation Organization Launched in Beijing Led by Sinopec

Sinopec launched an international CCUS organization to accelerate global cooperation and innovation in carbon capture technologies.

Cooperation Sinopec Carbon Neutrality 2025-07-15

Shaanxi CBM Company Showcases Geothermal Innovations at Energy-Saving Week

Shaanxi CBM Company showcased its geothermal energy innovations at a provincial energy-saving event, highlighting diverse project applications and its expanding clean energy capabilities.

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Five Earth Science Experts Nominated for China's Top Science Award

Five leading Earth science experts have been nominated for China’s top science honor in 2025, highlighting achievements across geology, geochemistry, geophysics, astrochemistry, and marine science.

Tech China Exploration China Policy 2025-06-24

China and Inner Mongolia Align on 15th Five-Year Geological Survey Strateg

China Geological Survey and Inner Mongolia’s Natural Resources Department agreed on a joint geological strategy for the 15th Five-Year Plan, focusing on deep mineral and hydrocarbon exploration.

Belt and Road China Exploration China Policy 2025-06-13

Directional Drilling and Borehole TEM Technology Boost Water Hazard Detection in Shaanxi Coal Mines

Shaanxi Coalbed Methane Drilling Company deployed a new "directional drilling + borehole TEM" technology in two coal mines, enhancing water hazard detection range and accuracy.

China Coalbed methane (CBM) Environmental Protection China drilling 2025-06-02

CNPC Wins 2025 E&P Innovation Award for Ultra-High Temperature Frac Fluid

CNPC's UltraFrac HT frac fluid system, developed through U.S.-China collaboration, has won the 2025 E&P Engineering Innovation Award.

Tech China Oilfield Services 2025-05-30

Professor Yi Shen Wins SEG Special Commendation Award in 2025

Professor Yi Shen of China University of Petroleum (East China) received the 2025 SEG Special Commendation, becoming the first Chinese woman to earn this prestigious award. Recognized for her contributions to geophysics in energy transition and exploration

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