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China is said to be gaining independence by altering energy needs in the country. The changing energy needs of China does have an impact on international oil majors such as Shell, ExxonMobil, and TotalEnergies who have all long-invested billions in producing natural gas to meet China’s growing demand for gas.

However, it seems like change is on the horizon. Due to China’s state-owned energy giants asserting more control over their own energy future, foreign firms that have thus far assisted China are left to reconsider their approaches.

China has been the world’s top importer of oil and natural gas for several years now. China’s need for energy, driven by a booming economy positioned China as a key player on the global stage. Of late, the overall demand for oil in China has been on the decline.

Although China still remains the largest importer of crude oil, more and more electric vehicles (EVs) as well as the state of the economy has decreased China’s need for petroleum.

Since China’s focus in terms of importing oil has shifted, China’s energy giants chose to shift their focus. Well-known companies like Sinopec, Cnooc Ltd., and PetroChina have capitalized on their resources to focus on the production of natural gas production. To be exact,

natural gas has become the desired fuel for China’s energy decision increasing its production drastically

At PetroChina, natural gas accounts for up over 54% of its total energy output, signaling a necessary shift toward cleaner, more sustainable energy sources. Sinopec and Cnooc Ltd.

have, on the other hand, set zealous targets to boost their natural gas production in 2025. This decision cannot only be considered a business decision as it strongly resonates with China’s broader goal of energy security and self-sufficiency.

The war between China and America

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China declares war on America: It has found its best weapon in the ground
by Laila A. April 11, 2025
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China is said to be gaining independence by altering energy needs in the country. The changing energy needs of China does have an impact on international oil majors such as Shell, ExxonMobil, and TotalEnergies who have all long-invested billions in producing natural gas to meet China’s growing demand for gas. However, it seems like change is on the horizon. Due to China’s state-owned energy giants asserting more control over their own energy future, foreign firms that have thus far assisted China are left to reconsider their approaches.

China moving towards self-reliance in energy
China has been the world’s top importer of oil and natural gas for several years now. China’s need for energy, driven by a booming economy positioned China as a key player on the global stage. Of late, the overall demand for oil in China has been on the decline. Although China still remains the largest importer of crude oil, more and more electric vehicles (EVs) as well as the state of the economy has decreased China’s need for petroleum.

Since China’s focus in terms of importing oil has shifted, China’s energy giants chose to shift their focus. Well-known companies like Sinopec, Cnooc Ltd., and PetroChina have capitalized on their resources to focus on the production of natural gas production. To be exact, natural gas has become the desired fuel for China’s energy decision increasing its production drastically.

At PetroChina, natural gas accounts for up over 54% of its total energy output, signaling a necessary shift toward cleaner, more sustainable energy sources. Sinopec and Cnooc Ltd. have, on the other hand, set zealous targets to boost their natural gas production in 2025. This decision cannot only be considered a business decision as it strongly resonates with China’s broader goal of energy security and self-sufficiency.

The war between China and America
The decision taken by China to shift focus on being energy independent has consequences for American energy firms. Big companies from the West such as Shell, TotalEnergies, and ExxonMobil have invested billions into projects like the North American shale oil fields and liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects in Qatar, all aimed at bolstering global gas supplies. All of these investments were made based on the premise that China’s demand for imported LNG would increase. Since China has chosen to produce their own energy, big companies are left to face the dilemma of having invested billions for a country that does not need the LNG. China is not only leading advancements in energy but advancements in solar panels too.

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China is said to be gaining independence by altering energy needs in the country. The changing energy needs of China does have an impact on international oil majors such as Shell, ExxonMobil, and TotalEnergies who have all long-invested billions in producing natural gas to meet China’s growing demand for gas. However, it seems like change is on the horizon.

Due to China’s state-owned energy giants asserting more control over their own energy future, foreign firms that have thus far assisted China are left to reconsider their approaches.

China moving towards self-reliance in energy
China has been the world’s top importer of oil and natural gas for several years now. China’s need for energy, driven by a booming economy positioned China as a key player on the global stage.

Of late, the overall demand for oil in China has been on the decline. Although China still remains the largest importer of crude oil, more and more electric vehicles (EVs) as well as the state of the economy has decreased China’s need for petroleum.

Since China’s focus in terms of importing oil has shifted, China’s energy giants chose to shift their focus.

Well-known companies like Sinopec, Cnooc Ltd., and PetroChina have capitalized on their resources to focus on the production of natural gas production. To be exact, natural gas has become the desired fuel for China’s energy decision increasing its production drastically.

At PetroChina, natural gas accounts for up over 54% of its total energy output, signaling a necessary shift toward cleaner, more sustainable energy sources.

Sinopec and Cnooc Ltd. have, on the other hand, set zealous targets to boost their natural gas production in 2025. This decision cannot only be considered a business decision as it strongly resonates with China’s broader goal of energy security and self-sufficiency.

The war between China and America
The decision taken by China to shift focus on being energy independent has consequences for American energy firms.

Big companies from the West such as Shell, TotalEnergies, and ExxonMobil have invested billions into projects like the North American shale oil fields and liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects in Qatar, all aimed at bolstering global gas supplies.

All of these investments were made based on the premise that China’s demand for imported LNG would increase. Since China has chosen to produce their own energy, big companies are left to face the dilemma of having invested billions for a country that does not need the LNG. China is not only leading advancements in energy but advancements in solar panels too.

So, while China relied on foreign energy firms for fuel for its rapid economic growth, the same companies that China leaned on are no suffering due to China’s decision to produce gas from domestic sources.

This means that China’s national oil companies (NOCs) are deciding to invest heavily in technology to boost their domestic production capabilities. PetroChina has been overzealous by planning to test oil and gas output from a massive, 10,000-meter-deep well in May.

Meanwhile, Cnooc Ltd. has converted the Bohai Sea into China’s most productive oil and gas field. Sinopec too is working on developing the country’s largest shale gas field.

China is shifting its focus towards onshore resources. Certain innovations such as automated rigs for ultra-deep drilling sees China as one of leading countries in energy technology.

What does China’s independence mean for the West?
China’s decision to secure energy independence does pose a big challenge for Western energy firms.

While China’s decision to invest more in cutting edge technology and become self-reliant is motivated by pipeline tariffs which allows for easier access to cheaper natural gas.

China realizes that energy security is important to ensure continued economic and political stability.

All that means that gaining profit from China is no longer a possibility for Western energy companies.

The landscape of these Western energy companies needs to evolve too and in such a way that they can compete with China’s clean energy innovations.

China’s energy war is not a fight with weapons, but China surely has the right weapon in terms of its global energy dynamics.