China just hit a massive milestone: its submarine oil and gas pipelines now stretch beyond 10,000 km, one of the world’s top achievements in the deep-sea energy game 🌊🚢!
Last week, the Binhai 109 vessel laid the final pipe in the southern Bohai Sea—linking platforms, refineries and ports in a dense network that makes Bohai Bay the country’s largest crude oil base. With over 3,200 km already weaving beneath the waves, it’s like an energy superhighway under the ocean 💡.
What’s next? By 2030, the overall length is set to exceed 13,000 km, unlocking more capacity than ever before. And it’s not just about oil and gas—during the new-energy transition, these pipes could pump hydrogen and shale gas, giving China flexible tools to optimize its energy mix ⚡🔋.
Why it matters: a sprawling submarine network means more reliable supplies, fewer emissions, and stronger resilience against surface risks. For young professionals, investors and globe-trotting explorers, this infrastructure signals major moves in Asia’s energy landscape 🌏.
Stay tuned—these underwater giants are reshaping how we power our future! 🚀
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
