Core Insights - China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) has partnered with Nova Coffee to enhance non-fuel business growth at gas stations, with over 30 stores established in Hubei province and 110,000 cups of coffee sold in six months [1][1][1] Group 1: Partnership and Business Strategy - The collaboration aims to transform traditional gas station operations in response to the rise of electric vehicles and changing consumer demands, with coffee business identified as a key growth engine [1][1] - Nova Coffee has developed a diverse product matrix to meet core needs of drivers, particularly promoting the "Ton Ton Barrel" series, which is characterized by large capacity, portability, and cost-effectiveness [1][1][1] Group 2: Sales Performance and Market Expansion - Nova Coffee reports that individual store daily sales can exceed 1,500 cups, significantly contributing to the growth of non-fuel business at traditional gas stations [1][1] - As of now, Nova Coffee has over 10,000 partnered stores across more than 300 cities and is expanding into international markets [1][1][1] Group 3: Company Background and Investment - Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Shanghai, Nova Coffee was established by Guo Xingjun, who has extensive experience in the food delivery industry [1][1] - As of November 3, 2025, Nova Coffee has opened 7,875 stores across 31 provinces and 266 cities, with a recent B++ funding round in September 2024 raising several hundred million yuan [1][1][1]