On March 12, the "Fuman Block Photovoltaic Green Electricity Direct Connection" project of CNPC’s Tarim Oilfield in Shaya County, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, was officially approved. It is CNPC's first such project to get the green light, marking a major breakthrough for Tarim Oilfield in its efforts to integrate renewable energy with conventional oil and gas operations.

Located in the Taklamakan Desert, the project is a green energy initiative integrating power supply, grid infrastructure, load management, and energy storage. According to the plan, it will include a 100 MW photovoltaic power station, a 20 MW/80 MWh energy storage facility, along with a dedicated 2.5-kilometer transmission line and a 110 kV substation, allowing for precise connection between renewable power generation and oil and gas production.

Once operational, the project is expected to achieve a maximum annual generating capacity of 157 million kWh, raising the share of green electricity in the Fuman Block's energy mix to 35.7%. This is equivalent to replacing approximately 47,000 tonnes of standard coal equivalent and reducing CO2 emissions by around 120,000 tonnes. Meanwhile, through measures such as sand stabilization using solar panels and vegetation cultivation, the project will help strengthen ecological restoration in the Taklamakan Desert, promoting the coordinated development of environmental protection and energy production.