CNPC taps new gas reservoir

Sichuan project expected to help secure nation's energy supply, meet demand

China National Petroleum Corp started drilling its most recent natural gas discovery in Sichuan province on Friday, a project that will help ensure the country's energy supply.

The reservoir is located in the Longwangmiao formation of the Cambrian system in the Moxi block of the Anyue gas field. It represents a major breakthrough by the company, the nation's largest oil and natural gas producer, in natural gas exploration.