On February 25th of 2009, Vice-Minister DU Zhanyuan of Science and Technology visited CNPC Drilling Research Institute for a field study on major national S&T project implementation. The study was focused on the implementation of “Advanced Drilling Technology & Equipment”---the 863 major project in the field of resources and environmental technology.

DU fully recognized the preparatory work for the project, and encouraged the research team to make further efforts for more aggressive breakthroughs, contributing to more advanced oil & gas development technology and equipment in China.