Jingwei Company Advances Toward World-Class Geological Measurement Leader

Since its formation in 2021, Sinopec Jingwei Co., Ltd. has evolved into a leading force in geological measurement by integrating R&D, industrialization, and reform.

Tech China Oilfield Services 2025-06-04

Professor Yi Shen Wins SEG Special Commendation Award in 2025

Professor Yi Shen of China University of Petroleum (East China) received the 2025 SEG Special Commendation, becoming the first Chinese woman to earn this prestigious award. Recognized for her contributions to geophysics in energy transition and exploration

Tech China Oilfield Services Carbon Neutrality 2025-05-27

Sinopec Oilfield Service and JJC Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement

Sinopec Oilfield Service and JJC signed a strategic agreement to deepen cooperation in intelligent drilling equipment, R&D for complex formations, and global market expansion. The partnership aims to drive innovation, enhance oilfield efficiency, and build a world-class drilling fleet, strengthening

2025-05-16

China Showcases AI in Energy at UN Event on Global Cooperation Framework

At a UN side event on global AI capacity building, China highlighted its commitment to international cooperation through PetroChina's applications of AI in exploration and infrastructure.

Digital Energy Cooperation China Oil 2025-05-15

Sinopec Jiangsu Oilfield Launches AI+ Action Team to Drive Smart Oilfield Development

Sinopec Jiangsu Oilfield has launched a structured “AI+” initiative with five specialized teams targeting smart exploration, production, operations, and research. The initiative aims to deepen AI integration, enhance data quality, and cultivate AI-savvy talent, propelling the oilfield’s transformati

Tech Digital Energy China Oil 2025-05-08

Jereh Debuts World's First AI·R FRAC System on All-Electric Shale Platform

Jereh Group has successfully launched the world’s first AI-driven intelligent fracturing system, AI·R FRAC, at a major ultra-deep shale gas platform in Chongqing. Integrated with an all-electric drive, the system boosts operational precision, efficiency, and safety, marking a significant step in Chi

Digital Energy China Gas China Shale Gas 2025-05-06

China Launches Deepest and Most Advanced Fault Zone Drilling Project

China has initiated its most ambitious fault zone scientific drilling project in Yunnan's Red River Fault Zone, aiming to reach a depth of 3,000 meters. The project will generate valuable core samples and subsurface data, advancing earthquake science and subsurface exploration through cutting-edge o

Tech China Exploration Environmental Protection 2025-04-30

Sinopec Chief Scientist Calls for Integrated, Cost-Effective Shale Oil Development

Sinopec’s Chief Scientist Sun Huanquan visited Shengli Oilfield to assess shale oil development progress. He emphasized enhancing data accuracy, geological modeling, and unconventional technology integration. The visit underscored a push toward low-cost, high-efficiency, and scalable shale oil devel

China Shale Oil China Oil Exploration Sinopec 2025-04-29

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

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

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

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

ECF & CCOP Names The 9th ECF Energy Tech Award

Energy China Forum and CCOP on Oct. 16, 2024 unveiled the honorees of The 9th ECF Energy Tech Award program. The 9th ECF Energy Tech Award (ECFs) is Initiated by Shanghai United Institute for Unconventional Resources and the Coordinating Committee for Geoscience Programmes in East and Southeast Asia (CCOP). The awards aim to recognize and reward innovative technologies and products that has the potential to make significant contributions towards the oil and gas industry.The ECF experts awarded certificates to the 2024 ECFs winners, and the winning technologies were showcased in the ECF2024

ECF 2024-11-11

How to Promote the Digital Transformation and Development of Oilfield by PetroChina Analysis

China Petroleum Science is orderly promoting the digital transformation and intelligent development of oil and gas field enterprises, creating a unified business scenario template for oil and gas new energy business

Digital Energy CNPC PetroChina 2024-02-16

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

How can oil and gas companies transform? Sinopec provides suggestions

A major challenge currently facing the world is how to reduce carbon emissions while providing more energy.

China Environmental Protection China Policy 2024-02-09