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

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

Barite Boosts Energy Security | ECF Weekly

Barite Boosts Energy Security | ECF Weekly

Tech CNPC PetroChina Sinopec ECF Weekly 2026-04-04

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

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

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

Chongqing Approves Shale Oil & Gas Innovation Hub

Chongqing has launched its first shale oil and gas industrial innovation consortium to drive intelligent, efficient development and support regional production growth.

Tech Digital Energy Shale Gas 2026-02-25

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

Henan Energy Plans CBM Development | ECF Weekly

Henan Energy Plans CBM Development | ECF Weekly

Tech CNPC PetroChina Sinopec ECF Weekly 2026-01-31

Henan Energy Group Maps CBM and Coal Mine Gas Development Plan

Henan Energy Group outlined plans to advance CBM and coal mine gas utilization to enhance safety, support energy transition, and foster new growth drivers.

China Coalbed methane (CBM) China Energy 2026-01-30

Ordos Awards Three CBM Exploration Rights for RMB 98 Million

Ordos has completed its first market-based transfer of CBM exploration rights, advancing unconventional gas development and resource security.

China Exploration China Coalbed methane (CBM) China Natural Gas 2026-01-27

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

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