Core Viewpoint - China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) announced the addition of 124.588 billion cubic meters of proven geological reserves at the Yongchuan shale gas field, marking the emergence of another large-scale deep shale gas field in the Sichuan Basin with total proven geological reserves reaching 148.041 billion cubic meters [1] Group 1 - The Yongchuan shale gas field is located in Chongqing's Yongchuan District and was discovered in 2016, characterized by significant exploration challenges due to its depth exceeding 3,500 meters in a complex structural area [1] - Sinopec has implemented multiple rounds of collaborative efforts and innovative oil and gas exploration and reservoir transformation technologies to overcome issues related to deep shale gas exploration, significantly improving exploration accuracy and development efficiency [1] - The average economic recoverable reserves per well have notably increased, indicating enhanced productivity and efficiency in the field [1] Group 2 - Liu Wei, Secretary of the Party Committee of Sinopec Southwest Petroleum Bureau, stated that the shale gas distribution in the complex structural area of southern Sichuan is extensive with substantial resource potential, indicating a promising outlook for exploration and development [1] - The Yongchuan shale gas field is situated in the core area for increasing reserves and production of shale gas in southern Sichuan, which is of great significance for ensuring national energy security [1]