Ren Min Wang·2025-07-31 06:18Core Viewpoint - China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) has successfully passed the evaluation by the Ministry of Natural Resources for the first phase of the Fuxing Oilfield, marking the establishment of the first shale oilfield in the Sichuan Basin, with proven geological reserves of 6.06 million tons of oil and 12.352 billion cubic meters of natural gas [1] Group 1: Project Overview - The Fuxing Oilfield is located in Chongqing, at the southeastern edge of the Sichuan Basin, which is characterized by "rich gas and scarce oil" [1] - Historically, the Sichuan Basin has focused on natural gas exploration and development, with oil resources being relatively scarce [1] Group 2: Technological Advancements - Following the discovery of the Fuling Shale Gas Field in 2012, Sinopec collaborated with universities, research institutes, and national key laboratories to conduct systematic geological research and tackle key technologies for shale oil and gas in the Sichuan Basin [1] - In 2021, Sinopec successfully drilled the Taiye 1 well in the Fuxing area, achieving a daily oil production of 58.9 cubic meters and daily gas production of 73,500 cubic meters, marking a significant breakthrough in the exploration of continental shale oil and gas in the Sichuan Basin [1] Group 3: Future Plans - The manager of Sinopec's shale gas project department emphasized that the theoretical understanding and key technologies developed for the Fuxing Oilfield are crucial for enhancing China's shale oil and gas exploration and development theories, technologies, and standards [1] - The company plans to deepen the understanding of enrichment patterns and strengthen the overall evaluation and deployment of continental shale oil in the Sichuan Basin, aiming for new exploration breakthroughs and the establishment of a second shale oil reserve area [1]