Zhong Guo Neng Yuan Wang·2025-12-10 09:10Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the advancements in China's natural gas supply chain, emphasizing the integration of digital technologies and smart systems to enhance efficiency and safety in operations during the winter heating season [2][7]. Group 1: LNG Supply and Operations - A ship carrying 150,000 cubic meters of LNG docked at the Jiangsu Rudong LNG receiving station, marking the 20th LNG vessel received since the winter supply began [2]. - The maximum daily gasification output reached 84 million cubic meters, setting a historical high for gasification capacity [2]. - The National Development and Reform Commission predicts a longer heating season with peak energy demands expected to reach historical highs [2]. Group 2: Digital and Smart Technologies - China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) is integrating big data, IoT, and simulation technologies into the entire natural gas supply chain, marking the transition to a "smart" era in natural gas supply [2]. - The use of an explosion-proof inspection robot has increased inspection efficiency, allowing one person to operate a robot for eight inspections a day, compared to the previous requirement of two people for four inspections [4]. - Various advanced technologies, including laser gas detection vehicles and pipeline sentinels, are now standard in CNPC's operations, significantly improving inspection efficiency and accuracy [5]. Group 3: Operational Systems and Safety - The Jiangsu Rudong LNG receiving station employs six key systems, including distributed control and safety instrument systems, to ensure stable and efficient operations [5]. - These systems work together like a "nervous network," gathering vast amounts of information to assist staff in making precise judgments and actions, while also providing timely alerts in case of anomalies [5]. Group 4: Customer Service and Digital Empowerment - CNPC is developing a digital empowerment system that integrates smart operations, sales, and customer service, improving cross-regional dispatch response efficiency by 30% and data sharing efficiency by 40% [7]. - The company is transforming gas management through a "smart network" that allows real-time collaboration across various operational scenarios [8]. Group 5: Supply Capacity and Impact - CNPC's energy network covers 31 provinces and Hong Kong, with an annual gas supply exceeding 240 billion cubic meters, supporting key sectors such as agriculture, electricity, industry, and transportation [9]. - The company aims to ensure a balanced supply and demand during the heating season by closely monitoring gas supply conditions and temperature changes [9].