Yang Shi Wang·2025-12-09 06:34Core Insights - The first national-level continental shale oil demonstration zone in China, the Jimsar National Continental Shale Oil Demonstration Zone, has completed its construction goals ahead of schedule, achieving an annual production of over 1.7 million tons, marking a historical high [1][4]. Group 1: Production Achievements - The demonstration zone, located in the eastern part of the Junggar Basin in Xinjiang, covers an area of 1,278 square kilometers and has a resource volume exceeding 1 billion tons [4]. - The annual production has increased from 116,000 tons in 2019 to over 1.7 million tons in 2025, with the production target achieved 22 days ahead of schedule [6]. - Cumulative production has surpassed 5.3 million tons to date [4]. Group 2: Technical Challenges - Shale oil is found in shale formations with a permeability that is only one ten-thousandth of conventional oil reservoirs, making extraction extremely challenging [4]. - The shale oil in the Jimsar demonstration zone is buried 3,800 meters underground and is characterized by thin thickness, low porosity, and high viscosity [8]. Group 3: Industry Leadership - The core indicators of production and efficiency in the demonstration zone have reached industry-leading levels [8].