Core Viewpoint - The introduction of the "Regulatory Measures for Fair and Open Supervision of Oil and Gas Pipeline Facilities" marks a significant reform aimed at enhancing the fairness and openness of oil and gas pipeline infrastructure, thereby promoting market-oriented reforms in the oil and gas industry and optimizing resource allocation [1][9]. Industry Development Background and Situation - Since the implementation of the fair and open regulatory system for oil and gas pipeline facilities in 2014, the establishment of the National Oil and Gas Pipeline Group in 2019 has led to a significant increase in the number of active shippers from 5 to over 200, enhancing the efficiency of oil and gas infrastructure usage [2]. - A competitive natural gas market system is rapidly forming, characterized by diversified upstream supply, efficient midstream transportation, and competitive downstream sales [2]. Key Contents of the Regulatory Measures - The scope of fair and open pipeline access has been further clarified, excluding certain internal pipelines and emphasizing the inclusion of pipelines that facilitate gas delivery to users [4]. - The principle of fairness and non-discrimination in pipeline access has been reinforced, removing previous conditions that limited service provision based on existing user agreements [5]. - Service standards for fair and open pipeline access have been optimized, including a reduction in response time for service requests from 15 to 5 working days [6]. - The measures encourage the active participation of pipeline operators in establishing user registration and service application processes, enhancing transparency and information disclosure [6][7]. Future Direction for the Industry - The regulatory measures are expected to play a crucial role in further market-oriented reforms, emphasizing the importance of contracts and the need for standardized service agreements [9]. - There is a focus on ensuring transparency and information disclosure, which are critical for market operation, with further details on frequency and granularity of information sharing to be developed [9]. - The unification of systems and rules is aimed at promoting the formation of a national market, facilitating the establishment of a cohesive national pipeline network [9].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the introduction of the "Regulatory Measures for Fair and Open Supervision of Oil and Gas Pipeline Facilities," which aims to enhance the market-oriented reform of the oil and gas industry and ensure fair access to pipeline services for various market participants [3][10]. Industry Development Background and Situation - Since the implementation of the fair and open regulatory system for oil and gas pipeline facilities in 2014, the establishment of the National Oil and Gas Pipeline Group in 2019 has led to a significant increase in the number of active shippers from 5 to over 200, improving the efficiency of pipeline infrastructure usage [4]. - By the end of 2024, the total length of oil and gas pipelines under the National Pipeline Group is expected to reach approximately 108,000 kilometers, covering all provinces and regions in China [5]. - However, issues such as insufficient industry transparency and inadequate regulatory rules still exist, including local monopolies in gas transmission and sales, lack of information transparency, and regulatory blind spots [5]. Key Contents of the "Regulatory Measures" - The measures clarify the scope of fair access to oil and gas pipelines, explicitly including pipelines that serve users but are within oil fields, thus promoting further openness [6]. - The principle of fairness and non-discrimination in pipeline access has been emphasized, removing previous conditions that limited service provision to existing users [7]. - Service quality and efficiency improvements are prioritized, with specific guidelines for capacity allocation and a reduction in response time for service requests from 15 to 5 working days [8]. - The measures encourage the active participation of pipeline operators in developing user registration and service application processes, enhancing the transparency of information disclosure [8][9]. - Regulatory flexibility is increased by allowing local governments to take a more active role in supervision and establishing energy regulatory information systems [9]. - Legal frameworks are strengthened to ensure compliance with contracts and to deter monopolistic practices, with specific penalties outlined for violations [9]. Future Direction for the Industry - The measures aim to leverage market forces by emphasizing the importance of contracts and the role of enterprises as market participants [10]. - There is a focus on ensuring information transparency, with further details on the frequency and granularity of information disclosure expected to be developed [10]. - The unification of systems and rules is seen as essential for creating a national market, facilitating the establishment of a cohesive national pipeline network [10].