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

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

2025-07-29

Xingxian CBM Project Connects to National Pipeline, Boosting Unconventional Gas Transmission

Xingxian’s CBM project connects to China’s national pipeline, boosting unconventional gas output and green development.

China Gas China Gas Pipeline China Coalbed methane (CBM) 2025-07-16

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.

China Coalbed methane (CBM) China Environmental Protection Carbon Neutrality 2025-06-27

Sinopec's Upstream Strategy: Driving High-Quality, Low-Carbon Growth

Sinopec’s upstream division outlines a comprehensive strategy for high-quality development—emphasizing deep exploration, production efficiency, technological innovation, engineering upgrades, digital transformation, and green low-carbon transition.

China Oil Exploration China Policy Carbon Neutrality 2025-06-12

PetroChina Yumen and Dagang Oilfields Advance with New Mineral Rights Transfers

PetroChina has transferred new mineral rights to Yumen and Dagang oilfields to bolster exploration and overcome operational limitations.

China Gas CNPC China Oil Exploration 2025-06-06

Visa-Free Travel Spurs China-Uzbekistan Energy Cooperation

China and Uzbekistan's mutual visa exemption agreement took effect on June 1, enabling easier cross-border movement and marking a new phase of bilateral energy cooperation.

Belt and Road gas trade China Gas Import 2025-06-03

Western Sichuan Gas Field Surpasses 2 Billion Cubic Meters in Production

The Western Sichuan Gas Field has exceeded 2 billion cubic meters of gas output since its 2024 launch. The project emphasizes integrated gas extraction, purification, and delivery under complex geological and safety conditions. Innovative production, risk control, energy efficiency, and lifecycle ma

Digital Energy China Gas 2025-04-08

China Advances Core Sample Data Integration with National Scientific Drilling Project

China's core scientific drilling data initiative, launched in 2022 and led by the National Geoscience Sample Center, is building an integrated, multi-parameter core sample database. The 2024 review meeting confirmed major progress in data collection, integration, and visualization, and set the stage

Tech Digital Energy China Exploration 2025-04-07

CNPC Launches 1-Million-Ton CCUS Project in Xinjiang Oilfield

CNPC has launched construction of its first million-ton CCUS project at the Xinjiang Oilfield, aimed at capturing 1 million tons of CO₂ annually from a coal power plant. As part of China's low-carbon push, the project will support enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and help transition Xinjiang’s energy mix

China Oilfield Services CCS/CCUS Carbon Neutrality 2025-04-03

Xinjiang Party Chief Urges Accelerated Energy and Resource Development in Hami

Xinjiang Party Secretary Ma Xingrui visited Hami to push forward key energy, resource, and infrastructure projects, emphasizing new energy development, digital construction, private investment support, and the transformation of Xinjiang’s resource advantage into national strategic capacity.

Digital Energy China Policy Wind Power 2025-03-21

Inventory 2024: (Deep) Coalbed Methane Becomes an Industry Hotspot! Strong policy support!

We have selected 10 hot tweets (categories) for the annual ECF International Shale Gas Forum based on the 2024 reading volume.

ECF 2025-01-01

The latest fracturing plan for Western Drilling has reduced costs by over 300000 yuan

On July 11th, Western Drilling successfully completed the large-scale fracturing operation of two platform wells in Sulige Su 19 block.

Tech China Shale Oil CNPC PetroChina 2024-07-16

Major Breakthrough in New Perforation and Fracturing Technology in Jilin Oilfield

The Oil and Gas Reservoir Transformation Technology Research Center of Jilin Oilfield Oil and Gas Technology Research Institute actively practices the concept of "changing concepts

CNPC PetroChina Tech 2024-05-07

Deep coal rock gas electric drive fracturing construction of Honghua Group

Recently, the "China's first deep coal rock gas electric drive fracturing platform" Jishen 11-7A platform, participated by Honghua Electric

Tech China Coalbed methane (CBM) 2024-04-15

Start of the first round of fracturing in the Huoshaoshan operation area of Zhundong Oil Production Plant

On March 9th, at the H2340 well fracturing site of Zhundong Oil Production Plant, there was a bustling scene of heavy work and rapid progress

China Exploration China Shale Oil 2024-03-14

Daqing Oilfield independently develops variable card spacing fracturing technology

As of March 6th, Daqing Oilfield has independently developed a ball activated variable card spacing fracturing technology

Tech CNPC PetroChina 2024-03-11

Continuous sand fracturing technology successfully tested in Daqing oilfield

In early March, the GY21-Q9-H4 well constructed by Bohai Drilling Downhole Technical Service Branch successfully completed the 9th and 10th stages of fracturing construction using continuous sand fracturing technology

Tech 2024-03-07

Happy Chinese New Year!

To celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year, the English news on the ECF official website will be suspended until February 15th. Thank you!

2024-02-10

Significant Breakthrough in Intelligent Fracturing Technology for Xinjiang Oilfield

Recently, the intelligent research and development team of the Engineering Technology Research Institute (Supervision Company) of Xinjiang Oilfield Company conducted independent testing using shale oil horizontal well fracturing data

Tech CNPC PetroChina 2024-01-26