Energy

Sinopec starts natural gas exploration in Sichuan

(Agencies)
Updated: 2010-12-17 10:36

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp started exploring for natural gas in southeastern Sichuan province, Bloomberg News reported Friday, citing the company's newsletter.

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The exploration, covering 1,000 sq km, will be completed by the first half of 2011, it said.