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Here, first of all, of course, we are talking about ensuring the energy security of the PRC as an
important component of economic security in general.Given China’s low energy efficiency and
the extremely erratic structure of its energy balance, relying solely on foreign or imported
resources is not commensurate with the ever-growing needs of the Chinese economy. At the
same time, investing in the production of natural resources abroad significantly reduces the cost
of production and is a guarantee of uninterrupted supply of energy carriers to the territory of
China. In this regard, Chinese TMKs play an important role.
In this regard, the analysis of the specifics of the activities of Sinopec (China Petrochemical
Corporation), the largest oil and chemical association in China, which is active in China's
domestic and foreign markets, can serve as an example to fully understand the development of
modern Chinese transnational corporations.
China's Sinopec is a leading company with high potential in Chinese energy in foreign economic
expansion.
Historically, China has been importing hydrocarbons from politically unstable Middle Eastern
regions. It has long-standing energy ties with Iran, and the existing supply route is mainly by sea,
a route that is much longer and more risky from a security standpoint.In this regard, the
investment of such entities is usually undertaken by large state-owned enterprises such as CNPC
(China National Petroleum Corporation) or Sinopec (China Petrochemical Corporation), which
are engaged in active expansion, which is more stable in terms of security. Chinese TMCs buy
oil and gas assets, engage in geological exploration and production of energy resources in
various regions of the world rich in natural resources, the poorest countries in Africa, South and
Central Asia and Latin America.In addition, they have been actively influencing European
companies in the Russian nuclear energy sector and alternative energy issues by establishing
partnerships with U.S. high-tech energy companies and providing multibillion-dollar loans for
infrastructure projects in Russia’s energy sector. Chinese companies are gaining important
positions in other commodity markets as well as in the world food markets. All this is a
guarantee of China's economic security, while at the same time helping to address important
geopolitical challenges that China calls a "light" force.
In the global search for new sources of Chinese oil and gas, there are three - China National
Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) and China
Oil and Chemicals, widely known as Sinopec. leading the largest national companies such as the
corporation. China’s Sinochem chemical company is also a major player in the development and
exploration of gas fields, and it is also gradually engaged in oil exploration and production. But it
should also be noted that this company has not yet joined the ranks of China's major energy
giants.
ISSN: 2278-4853 Vol 10, Issue 9, September, 2021 Impact Factor: SJIF 2021 = 7.699
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