The Sebei Gas Field in northwest China's Qinghai Province has produced more than 100 billion cubic meters of natural gas in total, the Qinghai branch of PetroChina, China's largest oil and gas producer, said on Tuesday.
Located in the eastern part of the Qaidam Basin, one of China's major hubs for energy and mineral resources, the Sebei Gas Field is the highest-altitude gas production area in the country, facing harsh conditions for natural gas exploitation.
Since starting trial production in 1995, the Sebei Gas Field has gradually overcome output bottlenecks through technical upgrades and automation.
The gas field has maintained a stable annual production of 5 billion cubic meters of natural gas for 15 consecutive years, supporting the supply to provinces and regions in northwest and southwest China, including Gansu, Qinghai, the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, and the Xizang Autonomous Region.
Currently, the Sebei Gas Field produces nearly 14 million cubic meters of natural gas per day as part of its efforts to stabilize and actively increase production, thereby making greater contributions to maintaining China's energy security.
China's highest-altitude gas field produces over 100 billion cubic meters of natural gas
Daming, an ancient county in north China's Hebei Province, has witnessed a surge in tourist inflow so far in the week-long National Day holiday which started on October 1, fueled by a thriving night-time economy featuring a diverse range of attractions from dazzling light shows to bustling night markets.
As the night unfolded, the Daming Stone Carving Museum would be packed with visitors eager to see a spectacular light display. When the clock strikes seven, buildings inside the complex would be illuminated with stunning light beams, eliciting cheers from the delighted crowds.
Outside the museum, the cultural district would be buzzing with visitors strolling beneath glowing red lanterns. Nearby, the night market captivates tourists with stalls offering unique local delicacies and traditional crafts as well as interactive games and live performances.
"We just watched an immersive cultural performance, and it was fantastic. We learned about history while enjoying the beautiful scenery, and the lighting here is truly gorgeous," said He Yudi, a tourist.
Daming and local characters hold a prominent place in classic Chinese novel series "Outlaws of the Marsh," inspiring the tourism department to develop cultural projects rooted in this renowned literary work which tells the story of 108 outlaws who band together in the Liangshan Marsh to fight against corruption and injustice in the Song Dynasty (960-1279).
"We have taken various measures to attract more tourists, such as issuing consumption coupons and organizing cultural activities that integrate the 'Outlaws of the Marsh' elements and immersive experiences," said Ma Rui, the night market operation manager.
Official data showed that Daming County received a daily average of more than 300,000 tourist visits during the first three days of the National Day holiday.
Vibrant night economy sparks tourism boom in Chinese county during National Day holiday
