scene of the signing ceremony

scene of the signing ceremony

Yang Xiong, the executive vice mayor of Shanghai

Shanghai World Expo has signed China's top oil producer as its 12th global partner.

The China National Petroleum Corporation, which is also a global partner for the Beijing Olympics, will provide oil and gas as well as financial support for the 2010 event.

Yang Xiong, the executive vice mayor of Shanghai, said CNPC's participation embodies its sense of social responsibility and strategy, adding that the Shanghai Expo will provide an opportunity for the corporation to expand its international influence in the run-up to one a major world event.

The oil heavyweight plans to increase investment in upgrading its gas pipelines and logistics-based facilities to meet the demands of the Expo, said Wang Yilin, vice president of CNPC.

CNPC's businesses involve oil and gas, oilfield services, engineering and construction, petroleum material and equipment manufacturing and supply, capital management,finance and insurance services as well as new energy operations.

Shanghai Expo organizers are working on a promotional plan involving all the sponsors in the run-up to the 600-day countdown to the 2010 event. The 600-day countdown begins on September 8.

Wang Yilin, vice president of CNPC

scene of the signing ceremony