BEIJING, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from chinadaily.com.cn:
The Well Shendi Take-1 is located in Shaya county, Aksu prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, at the heart of the Taklimakan Desert. This major deep-Earth project by CNPC in the Tarim Basin marks China's first 10,000-meter scientific exploration well. The well has yielded China's first 10,000-meter core, as well as the world's first oil and gas discovery at a depth of 10,000 meters on land. Additionally, it has set five engineering records, including "the fastest global onshore drilling over 10,000 meters", and driving advancements in engineering technology.
The 10,000-meter core, retrieved from a depth dating back 540 million years, has become a key piece of evidence for studying Earth's evolution. Experts regard it as invaluable, comparing its significance to that of lunar soil. Using data, including the 10,000-meter logging results, researchers have created Asia's first 10,000-meter geological profile, offering crucial insights into unlocking the Earth's deep "oil and gas code".