Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-08-23 10:53Core Viewpoint - The "Gasification of Tibet" project initiated by China National Petroleum Corporation has successfully delivered over 550 million cubic meters of natural gas to Lhasa since its launch in 2010, significantly improving the energy landscape in the region [1][3]. Group 1: Project Overview - The "Gasification of Tibet" project started in June 2010, with the gas source located in Golmud, Qinghai Province, and involves a 1,140-kilometer transportation route for liquefied natural gas (LNG) [3]. - The world's highest natural gas station in Lhasa was completed and put into operation in October 2011, marking the end of Lhasa being the only provincial capital in China without natural gas [3]. - The Lhasa gas station underwent an expansion in July 2019, increasing its gasification capacity from 150,000 cubic meters per day to 350,000 cubic meters, and its LNG storage capacity from 2,000 cubic meters to 2,900 cubic meters [3]. Group 2: Impact on Local Community - The introduction of natural gas has transformed the lives of local residents, providing cleaner energy and improving living conditions [3]. - Local enterprises have benefited from the use of clean energy, leading to significant improvements in production efficiency [3]. - The transition to LNG for public transportation has resulted in a cumulative reduction of 1.3 million tons of carbon dioxide and particulate emissions [3].