China's 1st underground gas storage facility up and running for 50 years

Core Insights - China's longest-serving underground gas storage facility, the Lamadian natural gas storage facility in Daqing Oilfield, has been operational for over 50 years, injecting and extracting more than 5 billion cubic meters of natural gas [1][3]. Group 1: Facility Performance - The Lamadian facility has operated continuously for over 18,000 days, exceeding the typical lifespan of 30 to 50 years for gas storage facilities [3]. - It has maintained a record of zero safety or environmentally hazardous incidents since its establishment [3]. Group 2: Recent Developments - The facility recently initiated a new round of gas extraction, aiming to withdraw 84 million cubic meters of natural gas to support the winter energy supply in Heilongjiang, a region known for severe winter conditions [4].