Energy Security

China prioritises energy security, strengthens fossil fuels role in 2025 energy plan

Plan prioritises boosting crude oil and natural gas output, expanding reserves and accelerating shale oil development at key fields like Daqing and Shengli

PetroChina building well pad for shale oil exploration in China's Songliao basin where Daqing field is located.
PetroChina building well pad for shale oil exploration in China's Songliao basin where Daqing field is located.Photo: PETROCHINA
Asia CorrespondentSingapore
Published 4 March 2025, 06:59Updated 4 March 2025, 09:35
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