Core Insights - Sichuan's maximum electricity load reached 74.186 million kilowatts on August 5, marking a 7% increase compared to last year's peak load, and this is the fourth time this year that the historical record has been broken [1] Group 1: Electricity Demand and Supply - The peak electricity load is occurring during a critical period for power supply, with six natural gas power generation projects in Sichuan operating at full capacity to ensure stable and safe operation of the power grid [1] - Sichuan has a unique advantage in developing natural gas power generation due to its status as the top region in the country for both natural gas resources and production [1] Group 2: Natural Gas Power Projects - During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, Sichuan has approved nine new peak-shaving natural gas power projects, with eight already under construction and six having commenced operations [1] - The six operational natural gas power projects have a total installed capacity of 7.41 million kilowatts, with China Petroleum Southwest Oil and Gas Field Company responsible for gas supply, achieving a peak gas supply of 20 million cubic meters per day [1] Group 3: Gas Supply and Future Plans - To meet the gas demand calculated for the peak-shaving power generation plan, China Petroleum is increasing gas supply for projects in Luzhou, Neijiang, and Dazhou, with the Bazhong gas power project included in the annual production plan [1] - By the end of this year, China Petroleum is expected to secure an additional gas resource of over 1.7 billion cubic meters for the six peak-shaving power plants in Sichuan [1]