Guess what? The Chinese mainland just hit a mind-blowing milestone – its offshore heavy oil thermal recovery has surpassed 5 million tonnes! 🚀
This breakthrough by China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) marks a global first in large-scale thermal extraction of offshore heavy oil. Imagine tackling super-thick, high-viscosity oil under challenging sea conditions – that’s all about smart engineering meets bold innovation. 🔧🌊
In 2025 alone, CNOOC has already unlocked 1.3 million tonnes and aims for 2 million tonnes by year-end. That’s enough energy to fuel millions of cars or power entire cities! 🏙️⚡️
Why it matters? Thermal recovery overcomes huge roadblocks: getting stubborn oil flowing, handling platform limits, and keeping costs in check. With this success, the Chinese mainland leads the charge in next-level energy tech and global oil innovation. 🌐✨
Stay tuned as we ride the waves of the energy revolution together! 🔥
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China's offshore heavy oil thermal recovery surpasses 5 million tonnes
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