China confirms two major shale oil discoveries

The Xinxing and Qintong fields, with confirmed combined proven reserves of 180 million tonnes, highlight the potential of China’s faulted basin shale resources

Sinopec chairman, Ma Yongsheng.
Sinopec chairman, Ma Yongsheng.Photo: SINOPEC
Published 5 March 2025, 00:22Updated 5 March 2025, 00:22
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