CNOOC to increase gas supply to the north

China National Offshore Oil Corp said it would provide more liquefied natural gas resources to northern parts of the country this winter, with truck delivery set to meet increasing demand to avoid shortages.

The company will send out trucks to travel more than 2,000 kilometers from CNOOC's main LNG receiving terminals in the south to relieve gas shortages in the north, if necessary.

The decision comes amid the government's efforts to minimize pollution and encourage higher gas usage to replace coal for heating in winter.