Conoco eyeing Chinese shale despite block exits

ConocoPhillips withdrew from two shale gas blocks in China in 2014, but it is still looking for fresh opportunities in the sector.

A fracking site in the Sichuan basin. ConocoPhillips has had disappointing results in the area. (Anton) A fracking site in the Sichuan basin. ConocoPhillips has had disappointing results in the area. (Anton)

ConocoPhillips withdrew from two shale gas blocks in China in 2014, but it is still looking for fresh opportunities in the sector.