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Reform and Innovation: Establish New-type Think-tank System of CNPC Xu Yongfa He wenyuan 2016, 35(2): 1-4.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-302x.2016.02.001 Abstract ( )   PDF (1414KB) ( )   Think tank is an important part of a nation’s soft capability. Establishment of the new-type think tank with the Chinese characteristics is one of the country’s important strategic measures. Attaching great importance to establishment of think tank, China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) has set up the decision-making research consultancy system on the basis of seven institutes and two centers. However, there are some problems in this area though remarkable achievements are made in application of this system. For example, the existing structure is not in steps with the current situation. Based on “Opinions on Stepping up Development of New-type Think Tank with Chinese Characteristics” and the demand for China’s sustainable petroleum industrial development, this paper comes up with the proposals on functions, framework, targets and development methods of CNPC’s new-type think tank system. It is suggested that the functions of think tank should be positioned according to two types – technological innovation and research on strategy and policies. The think tank should be structured at various levels, highlighting oil and gas industrial characteristics and advantages, improving the quality of research and development results and raising decision-making service capacity. Innovation is made in management structuring mechanism to enhance the internal development dynamics and vigor with the efforts focusing on organizational leadership, characteristics and quality.

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Solution to Repetitive and Dispersal Funding of Enterprises’ R&D Projects Gong Xiaojun 2016, 35(2): 5-11.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-302x.2016.02.002 Abstract ( )   PDF (1973KB) ( )   Repetitive and dispersal funding of R&D projects is a long-standing issue in China’s R&D management. This article makes an in-depth analysis of the causes that result in this problem in the large-scale enterprises. For instance, there is no indispensible concentrated and coordinated mechanism among the main decision-making bodies of R&D investment while the R&D institutions are clarified for positioning of functions and division of responsibilities. There is no mechanism for effective R&D cooperation and achievement-sharing within the enterprises. The realistic and potential competitive relations exist among the R&D institutions. This article comes up with the potential solutions to the issue concerning repetitive and dispersal funding of enterprises’ R&D projects on the basis of the experiences from the related foreign and domestic companies. They include establishment of a unified concentrated system for launch of R&D projects and investment of fund to eliminate repetition and dispersion at the time of launching the projects, perfection of the R&D organizational system to eliminate repetition of the R&D units, establishment of the technology result sharing mechanism to eliminate obstacles of repetitive and dispersal mechanisms, and establishment of the cooperative R&D mechanism among the research institutions.

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Innovate Technology, Structuring and Mechanism; Bring Desert Oilfield under Effective Development ---Taking general contract of Tazhong 400?04t productivity construction project for instance Wang Anping, Hou Yadong, Liu Delun, Zhu Linquan, Zhang Debi, Peng Jingyun 2016, 35(2): 12-17.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-302x.2016.02.003 Abstract ( )   PDF (2066KB) ( )   The Tazhong 400×104t productivity construction project is the largest EPCC engineering contract project in China’s oil and gas exploration and development at the present time. In the efforts to construct the productive in high efficiency and pursue creative management, high quality and good economic performance for development, PetroChina Tarim Oilfield Company and CNPC Chuanqing Drilling Engineering Co Ltd have created the cooperative mechanism, established the high-efficiency management system and made scientific use of the theory of “channels” proposed in the practice of effective development of carbonate rock oil and gas reservoirs in the Tazhong area. With the breakthroughs made in geological knowledge and positions of exploration wells scientifically deployed, the bottlenecks in drilling and surface construction have been solved by means of new technologies. Exploration is unfolded in the Tazhong block under the principle of “horizontally enlarging boundaries and vertically increasing horizons”, making continual progress in oil and gas exploration and development. Based on integration of geological engineering, integration of surface and underground and integration between Party A and Party B, significant breakthroughs have been made in exploration with the drilling success rate reaching as high as 94.8 percent. The newly additional exploration and development areas were 536.9 square kilometers while the newly submitted predicted reserves were 4105×104t, generating a turnover of 3 billion yuan for exploration investment. The project experienced over a period of three years. A 400×104t oil and gas treatment plant, which is the firstclass one in China in terms of surface construction, was built as scheduled. The project has made contributions in the efforts to increase reserves and production in Tarim Oilfield and construct “another Daqing” in Xinjiang.

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Evaluation System for Economic Performance of Chemical Flooding Project in Its Liu Bin, Xu Yan 2016, 35(2): 18-23.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-302x.2016.02.004 Abstract ( )   PDF (2201KB) ( )   TThe chemical flooding project is characterized for high investment and high risks. To avoid inefficiency of investment, Liaohe Oilfield adopted an evaluation and management system for such a project in its full service life period – from launch of the project to large-scale execution of the project, thus stepping up management of the project. The department of chemical flooding project was launched with clarification of the responsibilities, rights and interests. The efforts were focused on establishment of the evaluation and management system of the full service life period as well as the all-around appraising technology at a multiple of levels and from a multiple of angles, optimization of development plans, enhancement of risks management, and implementation of full-process fine management. Various economic evaluation methods were used in the three stages of project – authentication, operation and appraisal after completion – so that the comprehensive economic performance can be objectively on display. Management was optimized on the basis of the appraising results, significantly reducing the risks for investment. With execution of this project, the enterprise substantially improved its management level, boosting its daily oil production to 351 tons from 63 tons and reducing the water cut to 82.7 percent from 96.7 percent. The oil and gas outputs were increased cumulatively by 22.56×104t and 986.83×104m3 in three years while the sales income was increased by 1.13 billion yuan. The project generated a turnover of 310 million yuan directly and 101 million yuan indirectly, achieving a good social and economic performance.

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Full Flow Process Management Based on Integration of Management and Information Chen Xingde, Yang Guang, Zhai Hongcui, Tian Xiaoyan 2016, 35(2): 24-28.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-302x.2016.02.005 Abstract ( )   PDF (2224KB) ( )   Informatization is an important method for the enterprise to bring about transition to technological management from traditional management. PetroChina Huabei Oilfield Company faces a series of problems in the area of informatization, such as lack of unified standards, isolated operation of the application systems, ambiguity of some business interfaces, and low application efficiency. The company classified the systems and optimized management for business processe, established the full-process management system, and set up the information platform for integrated management, bringing about conversion of management pattern from functional management of departments and offline risk control to standardized process management and control over systematic risks. As a result, combination of informatization with strategic decision making, business management, production operation and risk control, providing the company with a new management method for its sustainable development on a high-quality and profit-making basis.

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Conversion and Upgrading of China’s Petroleum Equipment Manufacturing Industry under Background of Low Oil Price --- Research from Angle of Technology-based Marketing Li Weijuan, Wei Zhenxiang 2016, 35(2): 29-32.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-302x.2016.02.006 Abstract ( )   PDF (1697KB) ( )   International crude oil price is on the decline, reducing the activities in the upstream sector. The falling price leads to a unprecedented pressure on petroleum equipment industry. Conversion into the manufacturing of technological service is an inevitable way for the industry’s sustainable development. Marketing activities link the enterprises with the market. Conversion should take into account the technology-concentrated characteristics of petroleum equipment manufacturing. With the enterprises based on their actual conditions and engaged in effective technological marketing activities, innovative products, technological innovative channels and technological service for users hold the key to successful conversion of petroleum equipment manufacturing industry. Therefore, it is necessary to adopt the guaranteeing measures, including increase of investment for technological research and development, focus on market investigation and development of technological marketing professionals.

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Suggestions on Oilfield Production under Background of Low Oil Prices Tang Wei, Feng Jinde 2016, 35(2): 33-36.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-302x.2016.02.007 Abstract ( )   PDF (1774KB) ( )   Oil companies focusing on the oil and gas upstream businesses have to face a stern challenge under the background of low oil prices. This article is focused on a series of issues, such as how oil fields cope with low oil prices in their production business, analysis of oilfields’ production situation, evaluation of economic performance of mature oilfields, and optimization of new productivity. It also analyzes some key issues, including production factors affecting economic benefits, whether to limit production at developed oilfields and how to optimize investment. It comes up with a series of suggestions, such as meeting current difficulties while taking into account the long-term benefits and taking active measure on a short-term basis to fulfill the objectives of controlling investment as soon as possible, increasing cash flow and reducing economic losses. In the long and medium terms, it is necessary to turn the growth pattern and establish the response mechanism with the efforts made at various levels.

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Exploration Prospect for Paleozoic Shale Gas Resources of Yangtze Platform Han Keyou, Zha Quanheng, Sun Wei 2016, 35(2): 37-45.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-302x.2016.02.008 Abstract ( )   PDF (3074KB) ( )   Yangtze Platform is the main oil and gas producing region in South China, where shale gas is abundant. There are four sets of black carbonaceous shale in the region, of which Qiongzhusi Formation (Niutitang Formation) in the lower section of Cambrian System and Longmaxi Formation of Silurian System of Lower Paleozoic are widely distributed with a large thickness, a high content of TOC and an appropriate Ro value. The prospective and technically recoverable reserve of shale gas is enormously considerable. Longmaxi Formation is distributed in five black shale basins along the Yangtze River – Yibin, Fuling, Yueyang, Xuancheng and Jurong. The thickness is higher than 100 meters and TOC more than 2 percent. Qiongzhusi Formation is distributed in three north-east echelon basins south of the Yangtze River – Sichuan-Yunnan, Hunan- Guizhou and Southern Anhui. The thickness is higher than 120 meters and TOC more than 2 percent. The shale horizons of Qiongzhusi Formation and Longmaxi Formation in China can match up to the shale horizons in the United States in terms of various indexes, but the Ro value of China’s shale horizons is slightly higher. Those two horizons are estimated to have shale gas resources of (417.44-423.97) ×1012m3 and recoverable resources of 13×1012m3, indicating that the Yangtze region is rich in shale gas resources. However, the geological structure and geographic environment are very complicated in this region, with a high density of population. The US experiences can be duplicated in the efforts for exploration and development. Exploration and development should be focused on Sichuan Basin and then gradually expanded outwardly, following China’s own shale gas exploration and development style and constructing the shale gas bases to support the Yangtze Economic Belt.

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Technological Progress in Re-fracturing of US Shale Oil and Gas Wells for Higher Production Factor Yang Guofeng, Zhou Qingfan, Li Ying 2016, 35(2): 46-51.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-302x.2016.02.009 Abstract ( )   PDF (2015KB) ( )   Re-fracturing of shale oil and gas wells has been one of the technologies highlighted in the United States in recent years. This technology has made good performance in improving production characteristics of shale oil and gas wells and increasing the single-well EUR. However, it also faces some challenges, such as technological adaptability, economic feasibility and uncertainty. Currently, this study and its development trend are focused on establishment of the standards for selection of wells suitable for service zones, expandable liner technology, accurate production-predicting model, and fracturing liquid and proppant of new materials. Shale oil and gas development calls for continual technological innovation. As an important innovative direction, re-fracturing has a bright prospect for development though it is still under immaturity. The study made in this area will help China with its shale oil and gas development.

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Analysis of the Construction and Management of Dhahran Technology Valley Innovation Ecosystem in Saudi Arabia Yuan Lei, Yu Benshan, Yang Yan 2016, 35(2): 52-58.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-302x.2016.02.010 Abstract ( )   PDF (2543KB) ( )   Under the support of Saudi Arabia government and Saudi Aramco, Dhahran Technology Valley (DTV) has become the most famous oil science park and business cluster in the Middle East, which was built by The King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). Its objectives include attracting R&D centers from local and international firms, promoting new businesses and becoming a leading research and technology development nucleus with comprehensive business support. In this paper, we introduced the construction background, the situation of park construction and occupancy, Dhahran Technology Valley Company and its management model, business incubator and technology commercialization. According to the current R&D situation of oil & gas in China, we suggested to collect domestic and abroad innovation resources in independent innovation demonstration bases under the support of universities or SOEs, complete technology innovation chain, prompt science & technology system reform, improve management mode, support mass entrepreneurship and innovation and form innovation ecosystem.

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Turkmenistan’s Oil and Gas Industry and Its Oilfield Technology Service Market Potential Yu Benshan, Li Xiaoguang, Liu Bing, Jiao Jiao 2016, 35(2): 59-65.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-302x.2016.02.011 Abstract ( )   PDF (2543KB) ( )   Located in the central part of Euro-Asia, Turkmenistan is an important country in the Silk Road Economic Belt with abundant oil and gas resources. This article introduces Turkmenistan’s structural geological characteristics, oil and gas distribution characteristics and current exploration and development conditions as well as the country’s oil and gas industrial development platform before 2030. It makes a detailed analysis of the present conditions and future demand of Turkmenistan’s oilfield technology service market and a series of issues in this area. The oil and gas sector is the pillar industry of this country with a high degree of governmental interference, outdated technology and equipment, shortage of talents, and a great market potential. With the advantages to involve themselves in Turkmenistan’s oilfield technological service market, the Chinese enterprises should make full use of the existing facilities for further expanding their market share and market status, as well as enhancing the impact of China’s equipment and technology in the Central Asia region, in favor of China’s “One Belt, One Road” development strategy.