Advanced petroleum technology laboratory research facility

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World-leading technologies from Southwest Petroleum University, bringing innovation from lab to field.

Southwest Petroleum University

Our strategic partnership with Southwest Petroleum University (SWPU) — China's premier petroleum engineering institution with the only A+ rated discipline in the country — gives us exclusive access to five world-first technologies ready for commercial deployment.

SWPU is a "Double First-Class" university with 2 State Key Laboratories, driving innovation that has shaped China's energy landscape. Through our collaboration, we bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and practical field application, bringing laboratory breakthroughs to commercial scale.

University Credentials

  • A+ Rating — China's highest petroleum engineering discipline ranking
  • Double First-Class University designation
  • 2 State Key Laboratories for petroleum research
  • Supporting 392 billion m³ annual shale gas production
Advanced drilling technology laboratory research

Three World-First Technologies

Natural gas hydrate solid fluidization mining system
World First

Natural Gas Hydrate Solid Fluidization Mining

The world's first successful trial mining of natural gas hydrates using solid fluidization technology, achieved in 2017 with recovery rates up to 80.1%. This breakthrough unlocks access to the vast global hydrate reserves, estimated at over 90% of the world's muddy silt-type deposits.

80.1%
Recovery Rate
90%+
Global Reserves Coverage
China First

Intelligent Managed Pressure Drilling System

China's first intelligent managed pressure drilling system achieves bottom-hole pressure control precision of ±0.35MPa. This technology is essential for deepwater and ultra-deep drilling operations where conventional methods face significant technical challenges.

±0.35
Pressure Precision (MPa)
6,581m
Deepest Operation
Intelligent managed pressure drilling system control interface
Shale gas horizontal well factory fracturing multi-well pad
Industry Leading

Shale Gas Horizontal Well Factory Fracturing

An industry-leading factory-mode approach to shale gas development that has supported Sichuan's annual production of 65 billion cubic meters. The technology enables simultaneous multi-well operations that dramatically improve efficiency and reduce per-well costs.

65B m³
Annual Production Support
3x
Efficiency Improvement

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