Exploratory emphasis shifts to the west

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1990 · World Oil; (USA)

OSTI ID:6957698

Tao, W ^[1]

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1. China National Petroleum Corp. Beijing (CN)

This paper presents an interview with the president of China National Petroleum Corp. He discusses development priorities and the current expansion of exploration, drilling and producing operations on the far western frontier. China's first priority is to develop the far west's Tarim basin, where 150 rigs are already at work. Another major goal is to develop vast natural gas resources, estimated at 1,165 tcf.

• OSTI ID: 6957698
• Journal Information: World Oil; (USA), Vol. 210:1; ISSN 0043-8790
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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