CNOOC(SH:600938) Si Chuan Ri Bao·2025-12-30 00:13Core Insights - The Sichuan section of the "Second West-to-East Gas Transmission Pipeline" has commenced operations, marking a significant advancement in China's natural gas pipeline construction [3] - The project aims to enhance the natural gas resource export channels in the Sichuan-Chongqing region, contributing to the optimization of China's energy structure and supporting high-quality economic development [3] Group 1 - The Sichuan section is approximately 190 kilometers long with a designed annual gas transmission capacity of 20 billion cubic meters [3] - Natural gas from fields in Weiyuan and Luzhou is now being injected into the national trunk pipeline, connecting resource production areas with consumption markets [3] - The construction faced challenges due to complex terrain, but advanced welding technologies achieved a weld pass rate of 99.2% [3] Group 2 - The entire "Second West-to-East Gas Transmission Pipeline" spans about 4,269 kilometers and passes through eight provinces, with completion expected by 2027 [4] - Once fully operational, it will connect coastal LNG receiving stations with inland networks, enhancing natural gas supply security and emergency peak-shaving capabilities [4] - This pipeline is a crucial part of the national energy infrastructure, supporting the development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt [4]