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PetroChina/Controversies

PetroChina controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2025Former CNPC chairman Wang Yilin sentenced to 13 years in first instance in bribery case
  2. 2022Fuel-oil trading irregularities
  3. 2021Ling Xiao disciplinary investigation
  4. 2014Lanzhou pollution incidents
  5. 2013Jiang Jiemin corruption case
  6. 2011Allegations concerning Burma operations
  7. 2005Songhua River benzene spill

  1. 2025

    Former CNPC chairman Wang Yilin sentenced to 13 years in first instance in bribery case

    On May 13, 2025, the Ordos Intermediate People's Court sentenced Wang Yilin, former chairman of CNPC, to 13 years in prison and a fine of 3 million yuan at first instance. The court found that he accepted more than 35.01 million yuan in bribes, with related conduct involving his service at Xinjiang Oilfield, CNPC, and CNOOC.

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  2. 2022

    Fuel-oil trading irregularities

    Chinese authorities punished PetroChina Fuel Oil Co. for alleged inconsistencies in oil trading that they said disrupted market order and contributed to tax losses.

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  3. 2021

    Ling Xiao disciplinary investigation

    China’s disciplinary authorities announced an investigation into former PetroChina vice president Ling Xiao for alleged serious disciplinary violations.

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  4. 2014

    Lanzhou pollution incidents

    Lanzhou Petrochemical faced criticism involving ethylene and ammonia leaks, benzene contamination concerns and air pollution.

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  5. 2013

    Jiang Jiemin corruption case

    Former chairman Jiang Jiemin was investigated and later convicted of bribery, unexplained assets and abuse of power.

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  6. 2011

    Allegations concerning Burma operations

    EarthRights International accused PetroChina of complicity in serious human-rights abuses connected with energy activity in Burma.

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  7. 2005

    Songhua River benzene spill

    An explosion at a PetroChina chemical plant in Jilin released benzene into the Songhua River. Water service in Harbin was interrupted, downstream areas were affected and the incident generated cross-border concern in Russia.

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