Daqing Oilfield's Sichuan-Chongqing Exploration Zone Surpasses 5 Billion Cubic Meters in Commercial Gas Output

Cumulative Commercial Gas Output Surpasses 5 Billion Cubic Meters

On April 27, according to CCTV News, major news emerged from Daqing Oilfield's Sichuan-Chongqing exploration zone: the zone's cumulative commercial natural gas output has officially surpassed the 5 billion cubic meter milestone, with daily production holding steady at a high level of 5.7 million cubic meters, continuously injecting strong momentum into national energy supply security.

This landmark achievement marks a significant phased breakthrough in Daqing Oilfield's natural gas exploration and development operations in the Sichuan-Chongqing region, showcasing the strategic resolve and technological prowess of a traditional energy enterprise as it deepens its presence in new blocks.

Seven Years of Deep Commitment: A Leap from 600,000 to 5.7 Million

Since 2018, Daqing Oilfield has been fully committed to the Sichuan-Chongqing exploration zone, adhering to an "integrated exploration and development" approach and achieving exponential production growth in just a few years.

In terms of infrastructure construction, Daqing Oilfield has completed three key projects:

• The Heshen-4 Block Development Pilot Test Zone was built and put into operation, accumulating valuable experience for subsequent large-scale development.
• The Maokou Formation Capacity Building Project was smoothly advanced, further consolidating the production capacity foundation.
• The Wusheng Purification Plant was established and commenced operations, completing a critical link in natural gas processing.

Backed by these major projects, daily natural gas production capacity in the Sichuan-Chongqing exploration zone surged from an initial 600,000 cubic meters to 5.7 million cubic meters — a nearly tenfold increase that fully demonstrates the efficiency advantages of the integrated development model.

Smart Empowerment: Digital Technology Driving Efficient Development

Notably, amid the broader trend of accelerated digital transformation in the energy industry, the efficient development of Daqing Oilfield's Sichuan-Chongqing exploration zone has also benefited greatly from the deep integration of intelligent technologies. From data modeling and analysis in geological exploration, to smart monitoring and optimization in drilling operations, to digital management in production operations, modern information technology is profoundly transforming traditional oil and gas field development models, helping enterprises achieve the dual goals of cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and safe production.

Outlook: Accelerating Toward 2 Billion Cubic Meters in Annual Production

Currently, Daqing Oilfield's Sichuan-Chongqing exploration zone is accelerating toward the ambitious target of 2 billion cubic meters in annual gas production. Achieving this goal will not only further consolidate Daqing Oilfield's important position in China's natural gas production landscape but also provide robust support for clean energy supply under the nation's "dual carbon" strategy.

As a relatively clean fossil fuel, natural gas plays a vital "bridge" role in China's energy structure transformation. The continued breakthroughs in Daqing Oilfield's Sichuan-Chongqing exploration zone hold significant strategic importance for safeguarding national energy security and driving regional economic development. With ongoing advances in exploration and development technology and steadily improving levels of intelligent operations, the Sichuan-Chongqing exploration zone is poised to unlock even greater production potential and contribute more to national energy supply security.