Exploration

Sinopec discovers massive deep shale gas reserves in western China

Sinopec has confirmed a major shale gas discovery at the Yongchuan field onshore China

Sinopec's drilling pad at the Yongchuan shale play in China.
Sinopec's drilling pad at the Yongchuan shale play in China.Photo: SINOPEC
Asia CorrespondentSingapore
Published 18 August 2025, 02:34Updated 18 August 2025, 02:34
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