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

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

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

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

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

Tax Incentives for Energy Imports | ECF Weekly

Tax Incentives for Energy Imports | ECF Weekly

Tech CNPC PetroChina Sinopec ECF Weekly 2026-02-28

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

PetroChina Advances Phase II of Daji CBM Project

PetroChina is investing heavily in the Phase II development of the Daji CBM field to expand deep coalbed methane production in Shanxi.

China Coalbed methane (CBM) CNPC 2026-02-24

Exploration Breakthroughs in Near-Source Geobodies

Near-source geobodies in China’s continental rift basins show vast potential for large-scale oil and gas discoveries amid ongoing theoretical and technological advances.

CNPC China Oil Exploration Offshore Exploration 2026-02-23

Henan Energy Plans CBM Development | ECF Weekly

Henan Energy Plans CBM Development | ECF Weekly

Tech CNPC PetroChina Sinopec ECF Weekly 2026-01-31

Sinopec Maps “Second Entrepreneurship” Path for 15th Five-Year Plan

Sinopec outlined its “second entrepreneurship” strategy to drive high-quality development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period.

China Energy Sinopec 2026-01-29

CNPC Sets Strategy for 2026–2030 at Annual Work Conference

CNPC outlined its strategic roadmap and key priorities for 2026–2030, aiming to achieve high-quality development and strengthen national energy security.

Digital Energy CNPC China Energy 2026-01-28

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