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

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

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 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

Daqing Drilling Achieves Breakthrough in Pressurized Coring at Hao 20 Well

Daqing Drilling set multiple records with a successful pressurized coring operation at Hao 20 well, significantly advancing coalbed methane and unconventional reservoir evaluation in the Ordos Basin.

2025-12-16

PetroChina, Sinopec Deepen Shale Cooperation | ECF Weekly

PetroChina, Sinopec Deepen Shale Cooperation | ECF Weekly

Tech CNPC PetroChina Sinopec ECF Weekly 2025-12-13

Southwest Engineering Completes Ultra-High-Pressure Zipper Fracturing

Ultra-high-pressure zipper fracturing in the Yuanba area has supported deep shale gas exploration breakthroughs in the Sichuan Basin.

China Oilfield Services China Shale Gas 2025-12-12

Dagang Oilfield Breaks Through Low-Permeability Reserve Development

Dagang Oilfield has successfully converted low- to ultra-low-permeability reserves into stable, high-efficiency production through innovative horizontal well and fracturing technologies.

CNPC China Oil China Oilfield Services 2025-12-11