It is a fact that the near surface loess has magnetic susceptibility anomalies in oil and gas areas. Why these anomalies occur and whether they have any significant value for the exploration of oil and gas reservoirs ...It is a fact that the near surface loess has magnetic susceptibility anomalies in oil and gas areas. Why these anomalies occur and whether they have any significant value for the exploration of oil and gas reservoirs are questions that geophysicists are mostly concerned about and study. We analyze the cause of the formation of surface loess susceptibility anomalies in oil and gas areas, process the observations of the susceptibility of loess samples taken from an oil and gas area in western China with proper mathematical methods, and determine the background value of loess susceptibility. These results are used to determine oil and gas prospect areas with a numeric evaluation factor based on the susceptibility anomalies. Actual oil wells have verified that using the susceptibility anomalies to indicate the location of oil and gas reservoirs is valid.展开更多
The development and deployment of Carbon dioxide Capture and Storage （CCS） technology is a cornerstone of the Norwegian government＇s climate strategy. A number of projects are currently evaluated/planned along the ...The development and deployment of Carbon dioxide Capture and Storage （CCS） technology is a cornerstone of the Norwegian government＇s climate strategy. A number of projects are currently evaluated/planned along the Norwegian West Coast, one at Tjeldbergodden. COe from this project will be utilized in part for enhanced oil recovery in the Halten oil field, in the Norwegian Sea. We study a potential design of such a system. A combined cycle power plant with a gross power output of 832 MW is combined with CO2 capture plant based on a post-combustion capture using amines as a solvent. The captured CO2 is used for enhanced oil recovery （EOR）. We employ a hybrid life-cycle assessment （LCA） method to assess the environmental impacts of the system. The study focuses on the modifications and operations of the platform during EOR. We allocate the impacts connected to the capture of CO2 to electricity production, and the impacts connected to the transport and storage of CO2 to the oil produced. Our study shows a substantial reduction of the greenhouse gas emissions from power production by 80% to 75 g·（kW·h）^-1. It also indicates a reduction of the emissions associated with oil production per unit oil produced, mostly due to the increased oil production. Reductions are especially significant if the additional power demand due to EOR leads to power supply from the land.展开更多
In order to compare the differences between variations of phosphate ore flotation collectors prepared by hogwash oils, JZQ-F collectors were prepared by the hydrolysis method using four types of hogwash oils from diff...In order to compare the differences between variations of phosphate ore flotation collectors prepared by hogwash oils, JZQ-F collectors were prepared by the hydrolysis method using four types of hogwash oils from different regions in China. The components of the hogwash oils were determined using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FIIR) spectra analysis, while the components of the JZQ-F were determined through gas chromatography–mass spectrometry(GC–MS). The flotation effects of the JZQ-F collectors were investigated by flotation experiments and the adsorption characteristics were determined through the quartz crystal microbalance(QCM-D). Results show that the JZQ-F collector from the Ordos area has 27.43% unsaturated fatty acids. JZQ-F collectors from Beijing, Qingdao, and Dongguan areas contain over 62% of unsaturated fatty acids, which can acquire phosphorous concentrates with a the grade of P_2O_5 above 31.96% and the recovery higher than 91.52%. These three collectors have a larger adsorption capacity, faster adsorption rate, and stronger adsorption structure on apatite surface, which contributed to a good adsorption performance and a favorable flotation effect.展开更多
Nowadays, it becomes very urgent to find remain oil under the oil shortage worldwide.However, most of simple reservoirs have been discovered and those undiscovered are mostly complex structural, stratigraphic and lith...Nowadays, it becomes very urgent to find remain oil under the oil shortage worldwide.However, most of simple reservoirs have been discovered and those undiscovered are mostly complex structural, stratigraphic and lithologic ones. Summarized in this paper is the integrated seismic processing/interpretation technique established on the basis of pre-stack AVO processing and interpretation.Information feedbacks occurred between the pre-stack and post-stack processes so as to improve the accuracy in utilization of data and avoid pitfalls in seismic attributes. Through the integration of seismic data with geologic data, parameters that were most essential to describing hydrocarbon characteristics were determined and comprehensively appraised, and regularities of reservoir generation and distribution were described so as to accurately appraise reservoirs, delineate favorite traps and pinpoint wells.展开更多
Four different groups of components were separated from coal under mild conditions of extraction and stripping process. Within these groups, and with pre-separation, individual utilization of all coal components can b...Four different groups of components were separated from coal under mild conditions of extraction and stripping process. Within these groups, and with pre-separation, individual utilization of all coal components can be realized, similar to petroleum components and enhance the inherent value and utilization value of coal, as well as increase environmental benefits. The characteristics of each component were analyzed with measurements by FTIR, GC/MS, TEM and the establishment of caking properties. The results show that coal can be separated into residues, ultra-pure coal, asphaltene components and light components by adding solvents for stripping into the CS2/NMP mixed extraction solution. Those four groups of components present great differences in the presence of carbon and hydrogen elements, in the structure of functional groups, in their macroscopic structure and micro-morphology and caking properties. Every component possesses its own inherent values and approaches. A new idea of coal processes and utilization, similar to the use of petroleum is proposed.展开更多
This article describes the application of the PIMS software in formulating monthly refining production plan. Application of the PIMS software can help to solve a series of problems related with monthly plan of refinin...This article describes the application of the PIMS software in formulating monthly refining production plan. Application of the PIMS software can help to solve a series of problems related with monthly plan of refining production such as optimized selection of crude and feedstocks, optimized selection of production scale and processing scheme, identification of bottlenecks and their mitigation,optimized selection of turnaround time and optimized selection of operating regime, which have increased the economic benefits of refining enterprises. With the further development and improvement of models the PIMS software will play an increasingly important role in formulating monthly plans of refining operations and production management at refineries. This article also explores the problems existing in refinery monthly planning, and has made recommendations on developing and improving models and reporting system, enhancement of basic data acquisition, model maintenance personnel and staff training.展开更多
The Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2008 Olympic Games （BOCOG） signed an agreement with China National Petroleum Corporation （CNPC） at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in the afternoon of May 30, making CNPC an off...The Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2008 Olympic Games （BOCOG） signed an agreement with China National Petroleum Corporation （CNPC） at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in the afternoon of May 30, making CNPC an official partner of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. It means that CNPC, China＇s largest producer and supplier of oil and gas,展开更多
On June 15th 2005, Russian crude oil unloading reconstruction project of Nansan oil store, which has drawn much attention of the state, China National Petroleum Corporation （CNPC） and Daqing Oilfield, was successful...On June 15th 2005, Russian crude oil unloading reconstruction project of Nansan oil store, which has drawn much attention of the state, China National Petroleum Corporation （CNPC） and Daqing Oilfield, was successfully accomplished and put into operation, marking the start of large scale import of Russian crude and opening up a new era for Daqing Oilfield to involve in foreing crude trade.展开更多
To make a timely introduction of the latest technologies developed by CNPC, Tchnological Development Department of CNPC entrusted Petroleum Economic ＆ Technological Research Center of CNPC to appraise the oil company...To make a timely introduction of the latest technologies developed by CNPC, Tchnological Development Department of CNPC entrusted Petroleum Economic ＆ Technological Research Center of CNPC to appraise the oil company＇s major technological developments. Based on three rounds of voting by nearly 100 oil experts, ten major technological events in 2004 are finally selected from more than 100 technological projects of CNPC according to the measurement standards of innovation, technological maturity, function and scientific value.展开更多
China National Petroleum Corporation （CNPC） announced its acquisition of China Huanqiu Contracting and Engineering Corporation （HQCEC） in mid-June, which was under the administration of the State-owned Assets Supe...China National Petroleum Corporation （CNPC） announced its acquisition of China Huanqiu Contracting and Engineering Corporation （HQCEC） in mid-June, which was under the administration of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission （SASAC）. It is a transnational engineering company boasting the EPC （engineering-procurement-construction） capability and strong ability in oil refining and chemical engineering fields.展开更多
Five fundamental judgments on oil security situation With the revival of world economy and acceleration of globalization, and with China＇s rapid growth in national economy and improved market accessibility, both glo...Five fundamental judgments on oil security situation With the revival of world economy and acceleration of globalization, and with China＇s rapid growth in national economy and improved market accessibility, both global and domestic macro situations are undergoing profound changes.展开更多
Sinopec led the Chinese firms in the list, with its ranking up to 31 from 52 of last year. China National Petroleum Corporation （CNPC） also witnessed a major ranking boost, climbing to 46 from 73 in 2004. The rise f...Sinopec led the Chinese firms in the list, with its ranking up to 31 from 52 of last year. China National Petroleum Corporation （CNPC） also witnessed a major ranking boost, climbing to 46 from 73 in 2004. The rise for these two oil firms is related to the oil prices jump in the global market, according to some experts.展开更多
Purpose： The oil and gas gathering and processing facility of Kuwait Oil Company is built with a nameplate capacity of X MBOPD （thousand barrels oil per day） with 50% water cut. However, the facility was operating ...Purpose： The oil and gas gathering and processing facility of Kuwait Oil Company is built with a nameplate capacity of X MBOPD （thousand barrels oil per day） with 50% water cut. However, the facility was operating with a water cut of 35%. This comprehensive technical study was conducted to evaluate possibility of increasing oil processing capacity of this facility in line with current lower water cut and other operational flexibilities available in the facility without utilizing its design margin. Topic： This paper shares an innovative approach to increase name plate capacity of oil and gas processing facility utilizing available operational flexibility and operational margins with minor modification. It shares a case study where facility capacity is increased by around 19% without utilizing design margins of equipment or pipeline. Method： The study includes theoretical verification and analysis of all major equipment and piping to identify available capacity and limitation, in order to utilize available additional margin and to propose debottleneck options to overcome limitations. Achievement： The study confirmed that, facility name plate capacity can be revised from X MBOPD （with 50% w.c （water cut）） to X ＋ 32 MBOPD （with： 45% w.c） minor modification in separator and utilizing margin available in feed specification ofdesalter trains.展开更多
Even though Saudi Arabia is the world＇s largest producer and exporter of petroleum and petroleum based products, it is also blessed with high potential of renewable energy sources like solar and wind. Untapped wind a...Even though Saudi Arabia is the world＇s largest producer and exporter of petroleum and petroleum based products, it is also blessed with high potential of renewable energy sources like solar and wind. Untapped wind and solar energy sources, which are abundant throughout the kingdom, can be connected and optimally integrated into the grid through the use of smart grid technologies and the expansion of transmission facilities. Smart grid is an auto-balancing, self-monitoring power grid that accepts power from any source of fuel like oil, sun or wind and delivers electricity from suppliers to consumers. It helps to control the use of appliances in order to save energy, reduces cost and increase reliability. This paper describes the attributes of a smart grid and how these act as driving force to modernize the electrical power grid. The necessity of conservation of oil in Saudi Arabia is argued. Moreover, the vast availability of renewable energy sources like solar and wind in Saudi Arabia and advantages in utilizing these sources through smart grid technologies are advocated in this paper.展开更多
The Fuyang oil layer of the Songliao Basin is a tight and low-permeability sandstone pay zone formed in the fluvial-shallow water delta environment.In the formation are mainly lithologic reservoir and tight reservoir....The Fuyang oil layer of the Songliao Basin is a tight and low-permeability sandstone pay zone formed in the fluvial-shallow water delta environment.In the formation are mainly lithologic reservoir and tight reservoir.The lacustrine-mudstone of K2qn1 is a good source rock and also acts as a good regional cap rock.The Fuyang oil layer is a typical upper-source and lower-reservoir pattern distributed in a large area.Based on a large number of exploration and development data, a macroscopic enveloping surface is found developed in the Fuyang oil layer, which is below K2qn1.The effective reservoirs within the enveloping surface are commonly saturated with oil, and below the enveloping surface are mainly water layers.The distance from the enveloping surface to the bottom of the source rock is usually 100-350 m and at most 550 m.Through the research of the distribution patterns and the physical properties of the sandbodies above or beneath the source rock, it is concluded that: 1) the enveloping surface is the boundary of the overpressure hydrocarbon migration; 2) the spacial distribution of the pressure release beds controls the direction and the distance of the overpressure hydrocarbon migration; 3) tight oil reservoirs and lenticular oil reservoirs are mainly formed inside the envelope surface, whereas, conventional reservoirs are formed outside the envelope surface as a result of the buoyancy hydrocarbon migration.The discovery of the "overpressure hydrocarbon migration enveloping surface" and the concepts of overpressure hydrocarbon migration and buoyancy hydrocarbon migration not only challenge the old notion that "hydrocarbon migrates along the faults and is distributed along fault belts" in the Fuyang oil layer of the Songliao Basin, give a new explanation to the long-distance-oil-downwards migration (hundreds of meters) and expand the exploration potential of the Fuyang oil layer, and provide a rational guidance to the exploration of syncline plays, but also better categorize tight oil/gas and conventional reservoirs in all of the key elements related to hydrocarbon migration, accumulation, reservoir characteristics and oil and gas spatial distribution.展开更多
China＇s oil demand has been skyrocketed. In 2004 China became the world＇s second largest oil consumer and imported 122.7 million tons of crude oil, which accounted for 41.9% of China＇s crude oil consumption. Intern...China＇s oil demand has been skyrocketed. In 2004 China became the world＇s second largest oil consumer and imported 122.7 million tons of crude oil, which accounted for 41.9% of China＇s crude oil consumption. International oil investment becomes an important channel for China to obtain oil resource. The cluster analysis in the target countries of China＇s international oil investment is studied here. An investment environment model incorporating 9 factors is established firstly, the order of these factors is ranked by their importance. Then the weight of such factors is determined by Analytic Hierarchy Process （AHP） and these countries are classified into 3 categories using cluster analysis. The results provide an important decision-making tool for China＇s international oil investment.展开更多
文摘It is a fact that the near surface loess has magnetic susceptibility anomalies in oil and gas areas. Why these anomalies occur and whether they have any significant value for the exploration of oil and gas reservoirs are questions that geophysicists are mostly concerned about and study. We analyze the cause of the formation of surface loess susceptibility anomalies in oil and gas areas, process the observations of the susceptibility of loess samples taken from an oil and gas area in western China with proper mathematical methods, and determine the background value of loess susceptibility. These results are used to determine oil and gas prospect areas with a numeric evaluation factor based on the susceptibility anomalies. Actual oil wells have verified that using the susceptibility anomalies to indicate the location of oil and gas reservoirs is valid.
文摘The development and deployment of Carbon dioxide Capture and Storage （CCS） technology is a cornerstone of the Norwegian government＇s climate strategy. A number of projects are currently evaluated/planned along the Norwegian West Coast, one at Tjeldbergodden. COe from this project will be utilized in part for enhanced oil recovery in the Halten oil field, in the Norwegian Sea. We study a potential design of such a system. A combined cycle power plant with a gross power output of 832 MW is combined with CO2 capture plant based on a post-combustion capture using amines as a solvent. The captured CO2 is used for enhanced oil recovery （EOR）. We employ a hybrid life-cycle assessment （LCA） method to assess the environmental impacts of the system. The study focuses on the modifications and operations of the platform during EOR. We allocate the impacts connected to the capture of CO2 to electricity production, and the impacts connected to the transport and storage of CO2 to the oil produced. Our study shows a substantial reduction of the greenhouse gas emissions from power production by 80% to 75 g·（kW·h）^-1. It also indicates a reduction of the emissions associated with oil production per unit oil produced, mostly due to the increased oil production. Reductions are especially significant if the additional power demand due to EOR leads to power supply from the land.
文摘In order to compare the differences between variations of phosphate ore flotation collectors prepared by hogwash oils, JZQ-F collectors were prepared by the hydrolysis method using four types of hogwash oils from different regions in China. The components of the hogwash oils were determined using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FIIR) spectra analysis, while the components of the JZQ-F were determined through gas chromatography–mass spectrometry(GC–MS). The flotation effects of the JZQ-F collectors were investigated by flotation experiments and the adsorption characteristics were determined through the quartz crystal microbalance(QCM-D). Results show that the JZQ-F collector from the Ordos area has 27.43% unsaturated fatty acids. JZQ-F collectors from Beijing, Qingdao, and Dongguan areas contain over 62% of unsaturated fatty acids, which can acquire phosphorous concentrates with a the grade of P_2O_5 above 31.96% and the recovery higher than 91.52%. These three collectors have a larger adsorption capacity, faster adsorption rate, and stronger adsorption structure on apatite surface, which contributed to a good adsorption performance and a favorable flotation effect.
文摘Nowadays, it becomes very urgent to find remain oil under the oil shortage worldwide.However, most of simple reservoirs have been discovered and those undiscovered are mostly complex structural, stratigraphic and lithologic ones. Summarized in this paper is the integrated seismic processing/interpretation technique established on the basis of pre-stack AVO processing and interpretation.Information feedbacks occurred between the pre-stack and post-stack processes so as to improve the accuracy in utilization of data and avoid pitfalls in seismic attributes. Through the integration of seismic data with geologic data, parameters that were most essential to describing hydrocarbon characteristics were determined and comprehensively appraised, and regularities of reservoir generation and distribution were described so as to accurately appraise reservoirs, delineate favorite traps and pinpoint wells.
基金Projects 50474066 and 50874108 supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of Chinathe Scientific Research Key Project Fund of the Ministry of Education (107055)+1 种基金the Jiangsu Natural Science Foundation (BK2007038)the Open Fund of Key Laboratory of the Education Ministry of Coal Process and Clean Utilization (CPEUKF06-03, CPEUKF08-06) for their financial support
文摘Four different groups of components were separated from coal under mild conditions of extraction and stripping process. Within these groups, and with pre-separation, individual utilization of all coal components can be realized, similar to petroleum components and enhance the inherent value and utilization value of coal, as well as increase environmental benefits. The characteristics of each component were analyzed with measurements by FTIR, GC/MS, TEM and the establishment of caking properties. The results show that coal can be separated into residues, ultra-pure coal, asphaltene components and light components by adding solvents for stripping into the CS2/NMP mixed extraction solution. Those four groups of components present great differences in the presence of carbon and hydrogen elements, in the structure of functional groups, in their macroscopic structure and micro-morphology and caking properties. Every component possesses its own inherent values and approaches. A new idea of coal processes and utilization, similar to the use of petroleum is proposed.
文摘This article describes the application of the PIMS software in formulating monthly refining production plan. Application of the PIMS software can help to solve a series of problems related with monthly plan of refining production such as optimized selection of crude and feedstocks, optimized selection of production scale and processing scheme, identification of bottlenecks and their mitigation,optimized selection of turnaround time and optimized selection of operating regime, which have increased the economic benefits of refining enterprises. With the further development and improvement of models the PIMS software will play an increasingly important role in formulating monthly plans of refining operations and production management at refineries. This article also explores the problems existing in refinery monthly planning, and has made recommendations on developing and improving models and reporting system, enhancement of basic data acquisition, model maintenance personnel and staff training.
文摘The Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2008 Olympic Games （BOCOG） signed an agreement with China National Petroleum Corporation （CNPC） at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in the afternoon of May 30, making CNPC an official partner of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. It means that CNPC, China＇s largest producer and supplier of oil and gas,
文摘On June 15th 2005, Russian crude oil unloading reconstruction project of Nansan oil store, which has drawn much attention of the state, China National Petroleum Corporation （CNPC） and Daqing Oilfield, was successfully accomplished and put into operation, marking the start of large scale import of Russian crude and opening up a new era for Daqing Oilfield to involve in foreing crude trade.
文摘To make a timely introduction of the latest technologies developed by CNPC, Tchnological Development Department of CNPC entrusted Petroleum Economic ＆ Technological Research Center of CNPC to appraise the oil company＇s major technological developments. Based on three rounds of voting by nearly 100 oil experts, ten major technological events in 2004 are finally selected from more than 100 technological projects of CNPC according to the measurement standards of innovation, technological maturity, function and scientific value.
文摘China National Petroleum Corporation （CNPC） announced its acquisition of China Huanqiu Contracting and Engineering Corporation （HQCEC） in mid-June, which was under the administration of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission （SASAC）. It is a transnational engineering company boasting the EPC （engineering-procurement-construction） capability and strong ability in oil refining and chemical engineering fields.
文摘Five fundamental judgments on oil security situation With the revival of world economy and acceleration of globalization, and with China＇s rapid growth in national economy and improved market accessibility, both global and domestic macro situations are undergoing profound changes.
文摘Sinopec led the Chinese firms in the list, with its ranking up to 31 from 52 of last year. China National Petroleum Corporation （CNPC） also witnessed a major ranking boost, climbing to 46 from 73 in 2004. The rise for these two oil firms is related to the oil prices jump in the global market, according to some experts.
文摘Purpose： The oil and gas gathering and processing facility of Kuwait Oil Company is built with a nameplate capacity of X MBOPD （thousand barrels oil per day） with 50% water cut. However, the facility was operating with a water cut of 35%. This comprehensive technical study was conducted to evaluate possibility of increasing oil processing capacity of this facility in line with current lower water cut and other operational flexibilities available in the facility without utilizing its design margin. Topic： This paper shares an innovative approach to increase name plate capacity of oil and gas processing facility utilizing available operational flexibility and operational margins with minor modification. It shares a case study where facility capacity is increased by around 19% without utilizing design margins of equipment or pipeline. Method： The study includes theoretical verification and analysis of all major equipment and piping to identify available capacity and limitation, in order to utilize available additional margin and to propose debottleneck options to overcome limitations. Achievement： The study confirmed that, facility name plate capacity can be revised from X MBOPD （with 50% w.c （water cut）） to X ＋ 32 MBOPD （with： 45% w.c） minor modification in separator and utilizing margin available in feed specification ofdesalter trains.
文摘Even though Saudi Arabia is the world＇s largest producer and exporter of petroleum and petroleum based products, it is also blessed with high potential of renewable energy sources like solar and wind. Untapped wind and solar energy sources, which are abundant throughout the kingdom, can be connected and optimally integrated into the grid through the use of smart grid technologies and the expansion of transmission facilities. Smart grid is an auto-balancing, self-monitoring power grid that accepts power from any source of fuel like oil, sun or wind and delivers electricity from suppliers to consumers. It helps to control the use of appliances in order to save energy, reduces cost and increase reliability. This paper describes the attributes of a smart grid and how these act as driving force to modernize the electrical power grid. The necessity of conservation of oil in Saudi Arabia is argued. Moreover, the vast availability of renewable energy sources like solar and wind in Saudi Arabia and advantages in utilizing these sources through smart grid technologies are advocated in this paper.
基金supported by National Basic Research Program of China(Grant Nos.2006CB701404,2009CB219308)
文摘The Fuyang oil layer of the Songliao Basin is a tight and low-permeability sandstone pay zone formed in the fluvial-shallow water delta environment.In the formation are mainly lithologic reservoir and tight reservoir.The lacustrine-mudstone of K2qn1 is a good source rock and also acts as a good regional cap rock.The Fuyang oil layer is a typical upper-source and lower-reservoir pattern distributed in a large area.Based on a large number of exploration and development data, a macroscopic enveloping surface is found developed in the Fuyang oil layer, which is below K2qn1.The effective reservoirs within the enveloping surface are commonly saturated with oil, and below the enveloping surface are mainly water layers.The distance from the enveloping surface to the bottom of the source rock is usually 100-350 m and at most 550 m.Through the research of the distribution patterns and the physical properties of the sandbodies above or beneath the source rock, it is concluded that: 1) the enveloping surface is the boundary of the overpressure hydrocarbon migration; 2) the spacial distribution of the pressure release beds controls the direction and the distance of the overpressure hydrocarbon migration; 3) tight oil reservoirs and lenticular oil reservoirs are mainly formed inside the envelope surface, whereas, conventional reservoirs are formed outside the envelope surface as a result of the buoyancy hydrocarbon migration.The discovery of the "overpressure hydrocarbon migration enveloping surface" and the concepts of overpressure hydrocarbon migration and buoyancy hydrocarbon migration not only challenge the old notion that "hydrocarbon migrates along the faults and is distributed along fault belts" in the Fuyang oil layer of the Songliao Basin, give a new explanation to the long-distance-oil-downwards migration (hundreds of meters) and expand the exploration potential of the Fuyang oil layer, and provide a rational guidance to the exploration of syncline plays, but also better categorize tight oil/gas and conventional reservoirs in all of the key elements related to hydrocarbon migration, accumulation, reservoir characteristics and oil and gas spatial distribution.
文摘China＇s oil demand has been skyrocketed. In 2004 China became the world＇s second largest oil consumer and imported 122.7 million tons of crude oil, which accounted for 41.9% of China＇s crude oil consumption. International oil investment becomes an important channel for China to obtain oil resource. The cluster analysis in the target countries of China＇s international oil investment is studied here. An investment environment model incorporating 9 factors is established firstly, the order of these factors is ranked by their importance. Then the weight of such factors is determined by Analytic Hierarchy Process （AHP） and these countries are classified into 3 categories using cluster analysis. The results provide an important decision-making tool for China＇s international oil investment.
