LEPS&SWPU Joint Laboratory

R&D Capability

LEPS-Southwest Petroleum University

Industry-University-Research Joint Laboratory

In 2019, leveraging complementary advantages and forming a powerful alliance, facilitated by the Chengdu Science and Technology Bureau, we established the "LEPS-Southwest Petroleum University" Industry-Academia-Research Joint Laboratory in collaboration with the "Reservoir Stimulation and Production Enhancement Innovation Team" (a Ministry of Education Innovation Cultivation Team) from Southwest Petroleum University.

Dr. Ren Shan

Dr. Ren Shan

Head of the Joint Laboratory

Distinguished Professor, Southwest Petroleum University

Professor-level Senior Engineer

Leading Talent in Science and Technology Entrepreneurship under the National "Ten Thousand Talents Program"

Four First Prizes at the Provincial Level

Two National Patent Silver Awards

Quality Inspection Laboratory

Advanced Materials Laboratory

Pilot Testing Institute

Based on the major demand of national oil and gas energy, we have jointly undertaken 12 national major research and development projects, 10 National Natural Science Foundation, and more than 50 oilfield cooperation projects.


Since the establishment of the joint laboratory, we have won 14 awards from Chinese government, such as National Science and Technlogy Progress Award, National Technological Invention Award, China Excellent Patent Award, etc.


For unconventional oil and gas fields, we have developed a range of technical solutions targeting key challenges, many of which are already in use across oil and gas fields throughout China.

The R&D personnel of the joint laboratory

196 members. The largest and most technically powerful R&D team for reservoir stimulation in China.

Educational background structure

51% master's degree; 18% doctor's degree; 7% have an overseas study or work experience.

Professional structure

The research directions are stable and complementary, leveraging interdisciplinary research advantages.