Yang Shi Wang·2025-11-18 08:17Core Viewpoint - The onset of winter heating season in northern China has prompted energy companies to enhance supply capabilities, with a focus on natural gas and clean energy sources to meet increased demand during the cold months [1][5][6] Group 1: Natural Gas Supply and Infrastructure - A liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier has docked in Qingdao, marking the seventh LNG shipment since October, highlighting the ongoing efforts to secure energy supply [1] - The Tianjin LNG terminal has improved unloading efficiency through a "dual-ship" operation model, which enhances storage capacity [1] - China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) has increased natural gas production at its Longqing Oilfield to 135 million cubic meters, a rise of 3 million cubic meters since the beginning of the month [1] - The "Sichuan Gas Eastward Transmission" project has seen the number of high-yield wells exceed 80, a historical high, to bolster winter supply [1] - CNPC plans to increase natural gas supply resources by 3.7% year-on-year for the winter heating season, accounting for approximately 60% of domestic supply [1] Group 2: Pipeline Network and Emergency Preparedness - The National Pipeline Group is enhancing the stability and emergency response capabilities of the natural gas transmission network, crucial for national energy security [2] - In response to extreme weather in Xinjiang, the National Pipeline Group has activated emergency measures to ensure safe operations [2] - Over 400 compressor units have been maintained, and significant pipeline projects have been completed to ensure readiness for winter supply [2] - Key projects such as the West-to-East Gas Transmission and Sichuan Gas Eastward Transmission have been fully operational this year [2] Group 3: Gas Storage and Supply Readiness - Various gas storage facilities have completed their annual injection tasks ahead of winter, ensuring adequate supply for peak demand [3] - The Liaohe gas storage facility has initiated winter supply mode, with a storage capacity exceeding 3 billion cubic meters [3] - The Tarim Oilfield's four storage facilities have achieved a record injection volume of 1.2 billion cubic meters [3] - A total of 19 storage facilities connected to the National Pipeline Group are fully stocked for winter, with China Petroleum planning to supply nearly 20 million cubic meters per day [3] Group 4: Clean Energy Initiatives - Clean energy projects are being implemented to enhance low-carbon heating solutions, including industrial waste heat and geothermal energy [5] - The "Liao Heat into Jinan" project utilizes industrial waste heat to provide heating for 1 million square meters, replacing coal-fired boilers [5] - China Petroleum has developed multiple geothermal projects, enhancing its clean heating capacity to 126 million square meters, significantly reducing CO2 emissions [5][6] - In the first three quarters of the year, renewable energy generation reached 2.89 trillion kilowatt-hours, a 15.5% increase year-on-year, with wind and solar power accounting for 22% of total electricity consumption [6]