Group 1 - The State Intellectual Property Office of China has published a patent application by Sinopec Petroleum Engineering Technology Service Co., Ltd. for a method of designing controllable seismic source point layout and travel routes, with publication number CN 119863129 A and application date of October 2023 [1] - The patent outlines a method that includes establishing a GIS geographic information database, theoretical point layout, buffer zone generation, hazard point elimination, line feature creation, and field verification of preset points, aimed at reducing redundant field verification work and shortening exploration cycles [1] - The method is expected to lower exploration costs and improve efficiency in the design and implementation of seismic source points, replacing traditional well blasting methods with controllable seismic sources [1] Group 2 - Sinopec Petroleum Engineering Technology Service Co., Ltd. was established in 1994 and is based in Beijing, primarily engaged in civil engineering construction [2] - The company has a registered capital of approximately 1.898 billion RMB and has made investments in 14 enterprises, participated in 97 bidding projects, and holds 1 trademark and 1,435 patents [2] - Additionally, the company possesses 2 administrative licenses, indicating a robust operational framework and a significant presence in the industry [2]