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International Geothermal Standard Committee Launched in Beijing with Permanent Secretariat at Sinopec

The International Geothermal Standard Committee ("IGSC") was officially established on November 26 in Beijing, with its permanent Secretariat hosted by China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (HKG: 0386, "Sinopec"), marking a historic milestone in global geothermal standardization.

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International Geothermal Standard Committee Launched in Beijing with Permanent Secretariat at Sinopec

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