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1998 – Group Establishment

China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation was established during the restructuring of China’s petroleum industry. This strategic move aimed to build an integrated corporation covering exploration, refining, petrochemicals, and distribution.

2000 – International Listing

Sinopec was officially listed on major stock exchanges including Hong Kong, New York, and London, becoming one of the world’s leading global energy corporations and attracting significant international investment.

2005 – Global Expansion

The corporation began accelerating its “Go Global” strategy by investing in oil and gas projects across Africa, the Middle East, and South America, gradually building an international operating network.

2010 – Leading the Energy Industry

Sinopec rose to become one of the world’s largest oil and gas companies by revenue, operating one of the largest refining and petrochemical systems globally.

2014 – Restructuring & System Optimization

The corporation carried out business restructuring to enhance operational efficiency, while heavily investing in refining technologies and the production of high-quality lubricants.

2018 – Technology & Product Innovation

Sinopec strengthened its investment in R&D, developing industrial lubricants and petrochemical products that meet international standards and serve a wide range of modern industries.

2020 – Energy Transition

The corporation is focusing on clean energy development by advancing hydrogen research, reducing CO₂ emissions, and building a sustainable energy ecosystem.

2023 – Sustainable Growth

Sinopec continues to expand its global market presence, enhance production capabilities, and strongly commit to its “carbon neutrality” strategy, maintaining its position among the world’s leading energy corporations.

2026 – Accelerating Energy Transition & Global Expansion

Sinopec continues to expand its global market presence, enhance production capabilities, and strongly commit to its “carbon neutrality” strategy, maintaining its position among the world’s leading energy corporations. The company is further accelerating its vision of becoming a world-leading integrated energy corporation in the era of green transformation.

Sinopec is focusing on the development of hydrogen energy, clean fuels, and carbon emission reduction solutions, while aggressively expanding its industrial lubricant distribution network across emerging markets, including Southeast Asia.

In addition, Sinopec continues investing in advanced manufacturing technologies, optimizing operational efficiency, and improving product quality to meet the growing demands of industries such as precision engineering, industrial automation, and heavy equipment operations.