As China advances its offshore energy ambitions, the focus is shifting towards unlocking greater value through technology innovation, operational efficiency, and low-carbon integration. This session will explore China’s offshore development priorities, including progress in key basins such as Bohai Bay and the South China Sea, alongside emerging CCUS initiatives, offshore electrification, and methane reduction strategies. Industry and academic leaders will share perspectives on digital transformation, collaborative R&D, and building a resilient domestic supply chain to support long-term energy security while accelerating the transition towards lower-carbon offshore solutions.

Key Focus Areas: 

• China’s offshore strategy: Strengthening presence in key offshore basins through project collaboration, technology deployment, and operational efficiency
• Offshore development highlights: Updates on flagship projects in Bohai Bay, the South China Sea, and select international offshore ventures
• Low-carbon integration and CCUS: Progress on CCUS pilot projects, offshore electrification, methane emissions reduction, and the role of the International Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Technology Innovation & Cooperation Organization (ICTO)
• Digital transformation: Application of AI, automation, and smart field technologies to optimise offshore operations and enhance HSE performance
• Collaborative innovation: Perspectives from CNPC, CNOOC, SINOPEC, and partners on joint R&D, offshore service innovation, localisation, and technology scale-up
• Investment and supply chain resilience: Building a robust domestic ecosystem to support offshore energy growth, cost competitiveness, and long-term technology self-reliance