The "Tarim" oil field plays an important role in ensuring China's energy security
According to data from the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), the volume of natural gas supplied to the eastern regions of China from the "Tarim" oil and gas field, located in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, through the "West–East" gas pipeline has exceeded 400 billion cubic meters.
This major energy project has proven its effectiveness over 22 years, providing a reliable source of energy to factories and the homes of millions of families in the eastern part of the country. Currently, more than 2 million cubic meters of natural gas are directed from this field every hour to the Yangtze River Delta and other eastern provinces.
Consistent growth in production capacity
The successes of the "Tarim" oil and gas field are primarily related to the effective organization of exploration and development work. In particular, the steady increase in gas production at the "Kela-2" gas field and the commissioning of new ultra-deep wells have made a significant contribution. As a result of the exploration conducted, two large gas-bearing zones with trillion-cubic-meter reserves were discovered: "Kela-Keshen" and "Bozi-Dabei." Consequently, the proven geological reserves of the "Kela-Keshen" field exceeded 1 trillion cubic meters.
To improve the technical capabilities of the field, three stages of expanding the "Lunnan" gas distribution station in Luntai County were successfully completed. As a center connecting various gas sources to the main pipeline system, this station has significantly increased the overall transmission capacity of the gas pipeline network.
Energy and environmental sustainability
The Tarim Basin, which is China's largest oil and gas basin, accounts for one-sixth of the country's total natural gas production. Over the last six years, a stable production level has been maintained here, with annual gas production consistently exceeding 31 billion cubic meters.
The "West–East" gas pipeline, with a total length of more than 8,700 kilometers, is important not only for energy supply but also from an environmental perspective. The widespread use of natural gas instead of coal contributes significantly to reducing carbon emissions and implementing programs aimed at protecting the environment in the country.
