Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-10-30 11:57Core Points - China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) anticipates a 4.4% increase in natural gas supply for the upcoming winter heating season compared to the previous season, aiming to ensure warmth for the public [2] - The company is implementing key projects to increase reserves and production, focusing on capacity construction in regions such as Ebei, Dingshan, and Hongxing, and has completed maintenance of production facilities before the heating season [2] - Sinopec is actively establishing a "resource pool" for winter supply, ensuring full compliance with long-term import contracts and optimizing LNG procurement and logistics to enhance resource unloading efficiency [2] - The company has increased gas injection efforts in 14 gas storage facilities, with the North China region's oil field storage capacity reaching 940 million cubic meters, surpassing last year's levels [2] - A three-tier supply guarantee mechanism will be initiated, with daily scheduling, weekly tracking, and monthly summaries to respond to changing circumstances and ensure smooth gas supply during peak demand [3]