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History
The history of CNPC may be traced back to early days of the People's Republic of China. Along with the development and reform of China's social and economic system, CNPC, formerly a governmental department, has developed into an international oil company.

October 1, 1949  Fuel Industry Ministry was founded.

January 1952  Chief Petroleum Administration Bureau of Fuel Industry Ministry was founded.

July 30, 1955  The Ministry of Petroleum Industry was founded.

September 17, 1988  The State Council dissolved the Ministry of Petroleum Industry and China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) was established.

July 27, 1998  The Chinese government decided to restructure and establish the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) in accordance with the principle of upstream and downstream integration.


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