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

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

CCOP and SUI Announce Winners of the 10th ECF Energy Technology Innovation Award

Highlighting Regional Leadership in Unconventional Resources and Low-Carbon Innovation 17 November 2025

Tech ECF 2025-11-18

ZJU SUPCON and Sinopec Teams Advance Smart Development Plan for Deep Shale Gas Block

ZJU SUPCON and Sinopec teams jointly advanced a smart-development plan for the deep shale gas Dayan 101 block, aiming to build an industry benchmark for intelligent gas-field operations.

Tech Digital Energy China Shale Gas 2025-11-13

Tarim Oilfield Sets Record for Ultra-High-Pressure Fracturing at Bozi 1904 Well

Tarim Oilfield’s Bozi 1904 well set a new record with 154.68 MPa fracturing pressure, advancing China’s ultra-deep high-pressure gas reservoir technology.

Tech CNPC China Natural Gas 2025-10-28

The "Full Energy System" — Zou Caineng's Latest Perspective

The "Full Energy System" — Zou Caineng's Latest Perspective

2025-09-15

Industry Trend: Unconventional Oil & Gas Is Moving Center Stage

Industry Trend: Unconventional Oil & Gas Is Moving Center Stage

2025-08-20

CNOOC Launches China's First Offshore HPHT Low-Permeability Gas Project

CNOOC has commenced production at China’s first offshore HPHT low-permeability gas field, marking a breakthrough in complex marine resource development.

Tech China Gas Offshore Exploration 2025-08-06

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

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

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