TechXinjiang makes breakthrough in shale oil extraction at 4,000 meters underground
China’s national shale oil demonstration zone in Jimsar County, Xinjiang, has achieved a breakthrough in extraction technology. Researchers combine an independently developed assessment method with seismic and well-logging models to locate oil-bearing layers more precisely, while thin-layer steering guides drills through layers just over one meter thick at depths exceeding 4,000 meters.
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China News Service★★★☆☆2026-09-04 01:41Original
Xinjiang makes breakthrough in shale oil extraction at 4,000 meters underground