Core Insights - China National Petroleum Corporation's Changqing Oilfield has achieved an oil and gas production exceeding 60 million tons this year, marking the sixth consecutive year of surpassing this milestone since becoming China's first 60 million-ton oil and gas field in 2020 [1][2] - The oilfield is located in the Ordos Basin, covering four provinces, and faces challenges due to the low-pressure, low-permeability, and low-abundance characteristics of its resources [1] - Changqing Oilfield has significantly increased its exploration and development efforts, establishing the first 3 million-ton shale oil production base in China and a gas production area of 50 billion cubic meters [1] Production and Capacity - In 2024, Changqing Oilfield is expected to set a new historical record for oil and gas equivalent production, accounting for one-sixth of the national total [2] - The oilfield adds 10 million tons of new capacity annually to offset production declines, with recent developments leading to five major oil and gas areas, including shale oil and gas regions [2] - Shale oil has become a crucial resource, contributing nearly 70% of the newly proven reserves, with an annual production increase of 300,000 tons for six consecutive years, totaling over 20 million tons by early November [2] Renewable Energy Initiatives - Under the national "dual carbon" goals, Changqing Oilfield is actively involved in the construction of multi-energy complementary new energy bases [3] - The oilfield has established 2,854 wind and solar power stations, generating over 1 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity [3] - Since 2022, the annual natural gas production has exceeded 50 billion cubic meters, fulfilling 50% of the total gas transmission for the West-to-East Gas Transmission Project, supporting energy needs for over 50 major cities [3]
长庆油田连续6年油气年产量突破6000万吨