In order to promote the in-depth cooperation between China and Ecuador in the field of energy and publicize the achievements of China’s energy transformation and development, CUP hosted a training course on enhanced recovery for Andean expatriates of Beijing Zhongyou Ruisi Technology Development Co., Ltd. from November 15th to 25th.

The training course included “Enhanced Recovery Rate”, “Intelligent Oil and Gas Field”, “Green Microgrid” and “Economic Evaluation of Petroleum Projects”. Lectures on “Chinese Traditional Culture and Achievements of Reform and Opening Up” and folk culture experience programs were also provided. The participants consisted of 11 professionals and technicians from planning, R&D, operation, procurement, transportation, IT, public affairs management, human resources and other positions.

Jia Xinfeng and Tian Shubao from the School of Petroleum Engineering explained the technological progress of enhanced recovery in China and the methods of utilizing advanced technological means to improve oilfield production and economic efficiency and extend the economic life of oilfields. Qin Peixin from Tsinghua University’s Energy Internet Innovation Research Institute shared the application of industrial green microgrids in the oil and gas industry. Jiang Chunlei from China State Grid Offshore Wind Power Engineering Co., Ltd explained the methods and practical experience of economic evaluation of oil projects. In the interactive session, experts and trainees conducted in-depth discussions on the topics of “Evolution of China’s Enhanced Recovery Technology”, “Concept and Application of Intelligent Oil and Gas Fields”, “Role of Industrial Green Microgrids in the Sustainable Development of the Oil and Gas Industry” and “Methods of Economic Evaluation of Petroleum Projects”.

In terms of cultural exchanges, Mr. Ma of the Beijing Chuding Xuecheng Education Technology Co., Ltd. gave a lecture on “Traditional Chinese Culture and the Achievements of Reform and Opening Up”, leading the participants to experience the charm of Confucianism, Taoist philosophy, calligraphy, painting and ceramic art. Participants visited the Badaling Great Wall, the Thirteen Ming Tombs, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Panda Pavilion, the old Beijing Hutongs, and the National Short-Track Speed Skating Pavilion (the Ice Ribbon). At the same time, the trainees also viewed the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Xi’an, the Museum and the Hanyang Mausoleum, savored the prosperity of the “Tang Dynasty City of Night”, and immersed themselves in the experience of traditional Chinese costumes, tea ceremony, acrobatics.

Rossana, one trainee said that in the 10 years since the establishment of the Belt and Road, the breadth and depth of China’s openness to the outside world has been amazing. The training has enhanced her knowledge and skills, provided her with an in-depth understanding of China’s history, culture and values, and enabled her to experience China’s openness and tolerance in an immersive way.

Energy cooperation is the starting point of practical cooperation between China and Latin America, as well as the focus and highlight of the “Belt and Road”. Andes Petroleum has been doing business in Ecuador for 17 years, with a cumulative investment of more than 2.5 billion dollars and a cumulative oil and gas production of 43.84 million tons, which has become a symbol of bright business card of China-Ecuador energy cooperation. Since 2008, CUP has provided training for foreign employees of Andes Petroleum in Ecuador, and so far it has undertaken 17 training sessions with 148 trainees.

In the next step, CUP will continue to work hard on the training of foreign staff, and regard it as an effective carrier to promote international energy cooperation and the internationalization of education, so as to continue to serve the overall situation of exchanges and cooperation between China and the world, and to promote the high-quality development of the “Belt and Road” energy cooperation.