Country reduces dependence on LNG imports, especially from the US
A shale gas development operates in the Fuling District of Chongqing, China. (China Petroleum and Chemical Corp.)
Nikkei staff writers
January 29, 2026 01:55 JST
TOKYO — China’s natural gas production reached an all-time high last year due to the state-backed rush to develop shale fields and other non-conventional sources, reaching a level capable of supplying 60% of domestic consumption.