Milestone Unlocked: 10,000+ KM Underwater Network 🎉
Ever wonder how much pipeline snakes beneath the waves? The Chinese mainland just hit a whopping 10,000 km of submarine oil and gas pipelines, according to CNOOC. That’s enough to circle Earth a quarter of the way! 🌍
From Shallow to Ultra-Deep 🌊
Since the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), over 1,500 km of new pipelines have been laid. The deepest sections now sit at 1,542 meters under the sea—imagine diving 1.5 km down, deeper than the world’s tallest skyscrapers stacked end-to-end.
Tech & Collaboration 💡
CNOOC teamed up with top domestic universities, research institutes, and industry partners to drive original tech innovations. Today, pipeline diameters range from just 5 cm to a massive 1.2 meters—putting the Chinese mainland at the forefront of subsea engineering.
What’s Next? 🚀
The focus now is on smart pipelines: boosting core tech, ramping up equipment efficiency, and rolling out digital & AI-driven monitoring. This digital shift promises safer, greener energy transport for the Chinese mainland and beyond.
For young techies and eco-warriors, this milestone shows how engineering power meets sustainability. Stay tuned for more deep dives into the future of energy under our seas! 🔌🌿
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Length of China's submarine oil, gas pipelines surpasses 10,000 km
cgtn.com
