Exploration in focus as China steps up energy security

Government report shows steady increase in discovered reserves — but most remain in the ground

Keeping stock: PetroChina announced 7.3 billion barrels of shale oil discoveries in the Ordos basin last year.
Keeping stock: PetroChina announced 7.3 billion barrels of shale oil discoveries in the Ordos basin last year.Photo: PETROCHINA
Published 30 September 2022, 07:58Updated 30 September 2022, 07:58