Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-11-15 02:22Core Viewpoint - China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) has fully launched its geothermal heating services for this winter, covering over 70 cities and counties across 11 provinces, providing clean heating for more than 1.2 million households [1] Group 1: Geothermal Heating Services - Sinopec's geothermal heating capacity has reached a historical high of 126 million square meters, which can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 6.2 million tons annually [1] - The company commenced geothermal heating services in Taiyuan, Shanxi, ahead of schedule on October 20, as per local government requirements [1] Group 2: Industry Leadership - Sinopec is the largest enterprise in China for the development and utilization of medium and deep geothermal energy, with over 1 million square meters of geothermal heating capacity established in more than 30 cities and counties nationwide [1] - The company has achieved full coverage of geothermal heating in Xiong County, Hebei, creating China's first "smokeless city" for clean heating, which has been included in the global promotion list by the International Renewable Energy Agency [1] Group 3: Technological Advancements - Sinopec successfully drilled China's first deep geothermal scientific exploration well, reaching over 5,000 meters in depth, known as Fushen Hot 1 [1] - The company has led the formulation of over 50% of industry standards and has contributed to the first international geothermal standard by the International Geothermal Association in China [1]