Sinopec Research Institute Sets Reform Priorities | ECF Weekly

Sinopec Research Institute Sets Reform Priorities | ECF Weekly

Tech ECF Weekly 2026-05-23

Western Drilling and Huairou Lab Xinjiang Institute Deepen Cooperation

Recently, a delegation from CNPC Xibu Drilling Engineering Company Limited, referred to as Western Drilling, visited Huairou Laboratory Xinjiang Institute

Tech China Oilfield Services 2026-05-22

Jixi CBM Test Well Project Starts in Heilongjiang

The launch of the Jixi coalbed methane test well project marks a substantive step in Heilongjiang’s unconventional gas development and resource-based city transformation.

China Gas China Coalbed methane (CBM) 2026-05-21

AI Transformation in Oil and Gas Starts with Data

Liu He emphasized that high-quality data governance, data sharing, industry-specific models, computing power, and scalable deployment are essential for AI transformation in the oil and gas sector.

Tech Digital Energy 2026-05-20

Sinopec E&P Institute Sets Market-Oriented Reform Path

Sinopec’s leadership visit to its E&P Research Institute highlighted market-oriented reform, digital transformation, talent development, and stronger support for upstream innovation.

China Oil Exploration Sinopec Digital Energy 2026-05-19

Junggar Deep Oil and Gas Exploration Gains Momentum

From May 15 to 16, Sinopec Shengli Oilfield Exploration and Development Research Institute built an in-depth exchange platform

China Oil Exploration Sinopec 2026-05-18

Barite Boosts Energy Security | ECF Weekly

Barite Boosts Energy Security | ECF Weekly

Tech CNPC PetroChina Sinopec ECF Weekly 2026-04-04

PetroChina Reports Strong 2025 Earnings and Expands Energy Portfolio

PetroChina reported strong 2025 financial results while accelerating oil, gas, and new energy development.

China Investment PetroChina 2026-04-03

Academician Visit Advances Guangxi Shale Gas Development

An academician-led initiative in Guangxi is accelerating shale gas technology innovation and large-scale development.

Tech China Exploration 2026-04-02

Major Rare Earth Discovery Highlights Barite’s Strategic Role

A major rare earth discovery also highlights barite’s critical and irreplaceable role in supporting shale oil and gas drilling.

Tech China Exploration 2026-04-01

South Sichuan Shale Gas Training Base Launched

A shale gas training base was launched in southern Sichuan to advance technology exchange and talent development in unconventional gas.

Tech China Exploration China Shale Gas 2026-03-31

CBM Horizontal Well Output Exceeds 10,000 m³ in Anhui

A CBM horizontal well in Anhui surpassed 10,000 m³ daily output, showcasing advanced extraction technology for soft coal seams.

Tech China Coalbed methane (CBM) China Oil Exploration 2026-03-30

China Delivers Offshore Fracturing Vessel | ECF Weekly

China Delivers Offshore Fracturing Vessel | ECF Weekly

China Exploration CCS/CCUS China Shale Gas 2026-03-14

ECF and CCOP Discuss Future Cooperation in Bangkok

On Feb. 26, the Energy China Forum (ECF) met with the CCOP Technical Secretariat in Bangkok to discuss future cooperation. The two sides also reviewed more than a decade of cooperation between their organizations.Representatives of ECF and the CCOP Technical Secretariat pose for a group photo following their meeting in Bangkok on Feb. 26.

2026-03-13

Sichuan Launches First Oil & Gas Equity Investment Fund

Sichuan has launched its first oil and gas equity investment guidance fund to finance exploration and strengthen regional energy security.

China Investment China Natural Gas 2026-03-13

Yanchang Petroleum and CNPC Logging Institute Discuss CBM Evaluation

Yanchang Petroleum and CNPC Logging experts discussed advanced logging technologies to improve coalbed methane reservoir evaluation and development.

Tech China Exploration China Coalbed methane (CBM) 2026-03-12

China Delivers First Integrated Offshore Fracturing Vessel

China has delivered its first integrated offshore fracturing vessel to enhance large-scale development of low-permeability offshore oil and gas resources.

Tech Offshore Exploration China Oilfield Services 2026-03-11

China’s Largest Coal-Rock Gas Field Exceeds 4 bcm Capacity

China’s Daji Gas Field has surpassed 4 bcm annual capacity, leading the country’s rapid development of deep coal-rock gas resources.

China Exploration China Coalbed methane (CBM) China Natural Gas 2026-03-10

Jilin Oilfield Seeks Expert Advice on Sichuan Shale Gas

Jilin Oilfield consulted top experts to advance safe, efficient, and profitable deep shale gas development in southern Sichuan.

2026-03-09

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