China in its strategy to transform marine resources into energy. The China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) confirmed that the country already has more than 10,000 kilometers of underwater oil and gas pipelinesa network that consolidates its technological leadership in undersea energy exploitation.
The achievement, in engineering and equipment, reflects years of investment and development in one of the most strategic sectors for the Asian giant. Since the beginning of the XIV Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), China has installed more than 1,500 kilometers of new pipelines, reaching operational depths of up to 1,542 meters, a figure that marks the transition from operations in shallow waters to projects in ultra-deep areas.
The state company, the country’s main producer of marine oil and gas, highlighted that this advance has been possible thanks to a broad network of collaboration between universities, research institutes and industrial companies. The goal: promote own innovations that reduce dependence on foreign technology and strengthen national energy autonomy.
The ducts built vary between 2 and 48 inches in diametera versatility that places China among the world leaders in subsea engineering. This development not only improves the resource transportation capacity, but also reinforces the country’s energy security by optimizing the connection between offshore platforms and onshore processing centers.
According to CNOOC, advances in materials, automation and remote control have allowed it to operate more efficiently and reduce the environmental risks associated with this type of infrastructure. In addition, the company ensures that the maintenance and monitoring of the pipelines They are carried out using digital systems and underwater robots latest generation.
Looking to the future, the oil company plans to accelerate the digitalization and operational intelligence of its underwater network, as well as continue perfecting deep-depth installation and repair techniques. These improvements will be key to sustaining China’s energy expansion and maintaining its position in the global race for the control of marine resources.
With more than 10,000 kilometers of pipelines laid under the ocean, the country not only demonstrates its technological capacity, but also his commitment to converting the sea into a strategic source and lasting energy.
