PetroChina reports profits boost

State-run PetroChina posted a 71% rise in profit for the first quarter and said it has focused on exploration for new resources as high crude oil prices offset weak refining margins.

More yuan: PetroChina reports jump in profits.
More yuan: PetroChina reports jump in profits.
Published 27 April 2010, 17:45Updated 16 July 2012, 10:25