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The Exploration Research Institute is chiefly responsible
for domestic and foreign geological assessments and
drilling technology research. The Refining & Manufacturing
Research Institute develops petrochemical products
and lubricants while seeking solutions for production
bottlenecks. The Green Technology Research Institute
develops biofuels, green materials, and renewable energy
technologies, while the New Materials Trial Production
and Certification Center supports the MOEA's policies on
adding value to petrochemical products by helping firms
engaged in technology R&D to perform mass-production
trials. The Energy Economics Research Center focuses
on the economics of petroleum, gas and low-carbon fuel
products and seeks to strengthen in-house economic
know-how on the Company's oil and gas operations.
CPC's R&D spending in 2015 totaled
roughly NT$2.34 billion. Its major
achievements are listed below:
Exploration
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Carried out migration modeling in Niger which demonstrated
that a considerable amount of hydrocarbons has
accumulated in the eastern and western parts of the Yogou
Block in Agadem.
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Proposed a Field Development Plan (FDP) for oilfield BCO
III in Chad to facilitate the application for an Exclusive
Exploitation Authorization (EXA).
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Conducted a tubing corrosion monitoring experiment
for gas wells in the CS field, and provided a solution for
workover and routine maintenance in order to ensure
stable production.
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Evaluated the hydrocarbon potential of the TaiChao
Southeast Block. Analyzed the outlook for Canada's
oil sands industry in order to lower the exploration and
investment risks.
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Estimated the oil recovery rate of a concession in Chad using
nuclear magnetic resonance and core-flooding techniques.
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Introduced state-of-the-art technologies, equipment and
systems for research into pollution and applied them to the
investigation of pollutant sources, contaminated areas and
hydrogeology around gas stations, refineries, oil depots
and other industrial sites - and effectively improved soil
and groundwater remediation.
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Evaluated the potential of geothermal energy in northern
Taiwan and proposed a water injection plan for a well in
the Chingshui geothermal area. The resulting data will be a
useful reference for an investment decision.
Re ning and petrochemicals
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A patent application for making high-purity DCPD is
currently in process and certain developed DCPD
derivatives are now undergoing performance testing.
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Attended the A + Industrial Innovation R&D Program
sponsored by the Ministry of Economic Affairs to develop
advanced carbon materials.
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Continued participation in cooperative projects to develop
high-value petrochemicals; and improved the energy
efficiency of refinery equipment.
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Assisted the Dalin refinery in remodeling the convection zone
of a heater, which resulted in 5% increased thermal efficiency
and a saving of over NT$15 million per year on energy – as
well as reducing carbon emissions by over 2,000 tons.
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Provided assistance in the evaluation of health risks related
to VOC emissions from boundary areas at the Dalin refinery.
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Promoted research related to biofuel; provided analytical
assistance and quality tracking for UCOME (Used Cooking
Oil Methyl Ester) and E-100 bioethanol procurements.
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Cooperated with ITRI to investigate the causes for the
rupture of a 14-inch fuel oil pipeline located in Xizhi.
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As for the development of industrial lubricant, new
formulation of CPC Rust Preventive Oil RP-50 was
developed. The performance evaluation including salt-fog
spray test, humidity cabinet test, water displacement, and
water separation test along with physical properties analysis
were completed. With previous RP-50 product replaced,
technology transfer to Lubricants Business Division was
accomplished for the new product launch in March of 2015.
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Developed biotech products - the See Clean series of
household products included laundry detergent, dish
cleanser, toilet cleanser, and helmet deodorant.
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R&D and Information Management