Yang Shi Wang·2025-05-14 00:10Group 1 - A new shale gas well in the Sichuan Basin has set a record with a vertical depth exceeding 5300 meters, marking a significant achievement in China's shale gas exploration [1][3] - The well, located in the Puguang area, has a daily natural gas output of 314,500 cubic meters, indicating the region's rich shale gas resources [3] - The exploration team has developed innovative techniques to address challenges in ultra-deep shale gas reservoirs, including high formation pressure and complex geological conditions [3][6] Group 2 - Shale gas is becoming an important substitute for oil and gas production in China, which has a resource profile characterized by "rich coal, poor oil, and little gas" [4][6] - China has made significant advancements in shale gas commercialization since the successful development of the Fuling shale gas field in 2012, becoming the third country to achieve this after the US and Canada [6] - The Sichuan Basin has established three national shale gas demonstration zones and has identified eight shale gas fields, with ultra-deep shale gas resources estimated at 16.5 trillion cubic meters [6]