Group 1 - China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) has recently obtained a new invention patent titled "A Method and Device for Optimizing Gas Extraction Speed in Competitive Gas Reservoirs," with the application number CN202311445108.7 and an authorization date of January 20, 2026 [1] - The patent involves a method that includes obtaining the remaining geological reserves of a gas reservoir before production in a designated area, determining development indicators for both the designated area and a non-cooperative area, and optimizing the initial gas extraction speed based on predicted development results [1] - In 2023, CNPC has received a total of 152 patent authorizations, representing a 210.2% increase compared to the same period last year [1] Group 2 - CNPC has made investments in 1,297 companies and participated in 443 bidding projects [2] - The company holds 105 trademark registrations and 48,144 patent records, along with 168 administrative licenses [2] - In the first half of 2025, CNPC invested 9.899 billion yuan in research and development, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 2.51% [1]