China has unveiled a new plan to strengthen its oil and gas industry and energy security through 2030. The plan targets 20,000 km of additional long-distance pipelines, higher natural gas reserves, expanded LNG import capacity and 10 million tonnes of annual CO₂ injection from CCS and CCUS projects. It also promotes renewable energy integration across oil and gas operations.
Key Overview
- 20,000 km: New long-distance oil and gas pipelines targeted by 2030.
- 220,000 km: Target total pipeline network.
- 200 Mt/year: Target LNG import capacity.
- 13%+: Target natural gas reserves relative to annual consumption.
- 10 MtCO₂/year: Target carbon injection from CCS/CCUS projects.
- 420 million tonnes: China’s oil and gas output in oil-equivalent terms in 2025.
- 114 bcm/year: Target onshore natural gas import capacity.
China Expands Oil and Gas Infrastructure
China is planning a major expansion of its oil and gas infrastructure as part of efforts to strengthen energy security and domestic supply capacity.
The plan, jointly issued by the National Energy Administration (NEA) and National Development and Reform Commission, sets a target of adding 20,000 km of long-distance oil and gas pipelines by 2030.
This would bring China’s total pipeline network to approximately 220,000 km.
The government said oil and gas remain important energy sources and industrial raw materials, making reliable supply closely connected to national energy security and people’s livelihoods.
The plan aims to create a more modern oil and gas industry with stronger domestic production, more efficient infrastructure, adequate reserves and safer operations.
Natural Gas Reserves and LNG Capacity to Increase
A central element of the plan is strengthening China’s natural gas security.
China aims to increase natural gas reserves to the equivalent of more than 13% of national consumption by 2030.
The country also plans to increase LNG import capacity to 200 Mt/year by 2030.
Onshore natural gas import capacity is targeted at 114 bcm/year, while strategic infrastructure projects will include the Hainan-Guangdong gas pipeline and Lianyungang-Yizheng crude oil pipeline.
These investments are intended to provide greater flexibility in managing energy demand and supply disruptions.
China Targets 10 Million Tonnes of CO₂ Injection
Alongside conventional energy infrastructure, the plan places greater emphasis on carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS).
China aims to reach an annual carbon dioxide injection of 10 million tonnes by 2030 through CCS and CCUS projects.
The target forms part of a wider effort to make the oil and gas sector greener while developing technologies that can reduce emissions from energy and industrial activities.
The plan also calls for greater technological innovation and breakthroughs in domestically developed technologies.
Renewable Energy to Be Integrated With Oil and Gas
China is also encouraging the coordinated development of oil and gas with renewable energy.
Oil and gas fields and surrounding areas will be encouraged to develop solar, wind and geothermal energy in an orderly manner.
The government also wants to increase electrification within oil and gas operations and develop green, low-carbon and zero-carbon oil and gas fields.
This approach could allow renewable electricity to support energy-intensive oil and gas operations while helping reduce the emissions associated with production.
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China’s Oil and Gas Output Reached Record in 2025
China’s total oil and gas production reached a record 420 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2025, according to official data.
The increase highlights the government’s focus on improving domestic energy production and reducing vulnerabilities associated with external supply.
The new plan will continue to prioritize oil and gas exploration and production while strengthening infrastructure and strategic reserves.
China also plans to complete a comprehensive national petroleum reserve system, supporting its ability to respond to potential supply disruptions.
Focus on Technology and International Cooperation
The plan goes beyond infrastructure expansion and calls for greater investment in oil and gas technology.
Key priorities include technological innovation, higher-value processing and utilization, domestic technology development and deeper international cooperation.
The government also intends to deepen reforms in the oil and gas sector and develop what it describes as new quality productive forces.
International cooperation will remain part of China’s energy strategy as the country seeks to diversify supply sources and strengthen the resilience of its energy system.
Green Fuels and Lower-Carbon Production
China’s plan also supports the development of green fuels as part of the modernization of its oil and gas sector.
Renewable energy resources located around oil and gas production areas will be developed alongside conventional energy activities.
Solar, wind and geothermal projects could provide additional electricity for production facilities, while increased electrification could reduce the sector’s reliance on fossil fuels for its own operations.
The combination of conventional energy security and lower-carbon technologies reflects China’s broader effort to maintain reliable energy supplies while progressing its green transition.
Outlook
China’s new oil and gas plan combines traditional energy expansion with stronger investment in reserves, infrastructure, technology and lower-carbon solutions.
The targets for 20,000 km of new pipelines, 200 million tonnes per year of LNG import capacity and natural gas reserves exceeding 13% of annual consumption highlight the government’s continued focus on energy security.
At the same time, the 10 million-tonne annual CO₂ injection target and plans to integrate solar, wind and geothermal energy into oil and gas operations indicate a stronger role for decarbonization technologies.
The success of the strategy will depend on how effectively China balances increased oil and gas supply with its renewable energy and emissions-reduction ambitions through 2030.
FAQs
1. How many new oil and gas pipelines will China build?
China aims to add 20,000 km of long-distance oil and gas pipelines by 2030, bringing the total network to about 220,000 km.
2. What is China’s LNG capacity target?
China aims to increase LNG import capacity to 200 million tonnes per year by 2030.
3. What is China’s CCUS target?
The plan targets 10 million tonnes of CO₂ injection per year by 2030 through CCS and CCUS projects.
4. Will China integrate renewable energy into oil and gas production?
Yes. The plan encourages oil and gas fields to develop solar, wind and geothermal energy, increase electrification and build greener production facilities.
Sources: Megaproject, Enerdata, China Government (English), Bernama, Qazinform
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