China approved in principle the implementation plans of two major technology projects for large oil and gas fields and coal-bed gas development and prevention and treatment of major infectious diseases Wednesday. The two implementation plans were approved at an executive meeting of the State Council on June 11. Tasks for restoration of production in quake hit areas are also deployed.

According to the meeting, implementation of the large oil and gas fields and coal-bed gas development technology project aims to enhance the country's technology in these fields to ensure reliable oil and gas supply. Essential technologies to explore oil and gas in land, seas and coal bed are mentioned.

(China IP News)