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【ECF Weekly】Digital Fracturing Boosted by CNPC and Huawei

【ECF Weekly】Digital Fracturing Boosted by CNPC and Huawei

Tech CNPC PetroChina Sinopec ECF Weekly 2025-04-05

Component Flow Key to Boosting China’s Shale Oil Recovery

China’s terrestrial shale oil output is rising, but recovery remains low due to the poor mobility of heavy hydrocarbons in nano-scale pores. Professor Zhao Wenzhi introduces the concept of “component flow,” where light and intermediate hydrocarbons help mobilize heavy components through miscibility.

China Oil Output Tech China Shale Oil 2025-04-04

Key Lab for Deep CBM Development Approved in Inner Mongolia

A key lab focused on deep coalbed methane (CBM) development has been approved in Inner Mongolia. Led by Peking University and joined by two other major universities, the lab will develop technologies and theories for efficient, large-scale CBM exploitation, supporting China’s dual carbon goals and r

China Coalbed methane (CBM) Carbon Neutrality China Shale Gas 2025-04-03

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

Tuoha Oilfield Advances Ultra-Deep Heavy Oil Project Toward 10-Million-Ton Goal

Tuoha Oilfield has completed the first drilling of its ultra-deep heavy oil "Ballast Project" in Lukuqin, aiming for over 10 million tons in cumulative production. Known for its extreme depth and oil viscosity, the site presents a global extraction challenge. With only 7.49% of reserves tapped, the

China Oil Output China Oil China Oil Exploration 2025-04-01

Southwest Oil & Gas Field Advances Digital Fracturing Strategy with Huawei and CNPC

Southwest Oil & Gas Field collaborated with CNPC's research arm and Huawei to advance digital fracturing. The team assessed intelligent systems like TFOC and discussed data governance, 3D modeling, and domestic software integration. Plans include normalizing remote intelligent support, improving dat

Digital Energy China Gas China Oilfield Services 2025-03-31

【ECF Weekly】CNPC and Shanxi Sign Coal-Derived Gas Co-Deal

【ECF Weekly】CNPC and Shanxi Sign Coal-Derived Gas Co-Deal

Tech CNPC PetroChina Sinopec ECF Weekly 2025-03-22