CNPC USA

Dubai, UAE, May 21, 2025 — The 66th Annual Symposium of the Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts (SPWLA) concluded with a major recognition for CNPC USA’s leadership in petrophysical innovation.

Dr. Chicheng Xu, from the CNPC USA Geoscience and Engineering Integration Group, was honored with the **2025 SPWLA Distinguished Technical Achievement Award**. In addition to this prestigious honor, Dr. Xu was officially elected to the **SPWLA International Board of Directors**, marking a significant milestone for CNPC’s global influence in petrophysical technologies.

Innovation for the Future Energy Era

The symposium, themed *"Technology, Integration, and Innovation for the Future Energy Era,"* gathered over 500 global experts. Dr. Xu was recognized for his transformative contributions in rock typing innovation, multi-scale data integration, and intelligent log interpretation.

"The power of energy intelligence lies not only in integration, but in simplification—this principle forms the foundation of smart digital technologies deployment in the energy sector."

Expanding Cooperation in the Middle East

Following the conference, Dr. Xu visited the **CNPC Dubai Research Institute** to lead technical discussions on complex carbonate reservoirs. The sessions focused on pore structure modeling and the integration of core-log multi-scale data, paving the way for future technology deployment in the region’s supergiant reservoirs.

Dr. Xu’s election and recognition underscore the international credibility and technical excellence of CNPC USA professionals as they continue to drive the ongoing transformation of the global energy landscape.