China's major shale oil base reports production breakthrough
Summary
China's major shale oil production zone in Xinjiang reports its crude oil output surpassing 1.7 million tonnes in 2024, marking a significant development in the country's shale oil industry.
Key Points
- The shale oil production zone in Xinjiang produced over 1.7 million tonnes of crude oil in 2024, a 4.2-fold increase since 2020.
- The Jimsar County zone is China's first national-level continental shale oil production area with over 1 billion tonnes of estimated reserves.
- Researchers developed efficient and low-carbon techniques to enhance production under complex geological conditions.
- China's total shale oil production in 2024 exceeded 6 million tonnes, a 30 percent increase from the previous year.
