China completes Asia's deepest well at 10,910 meters

China has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in deep-Earth exploration with the completion of the 'Shenditake 1' borehole, reaching a depth of 10,910 meters, making it the deepest vertical well in Asia and the second deepest in the world. Located in the Tarim Basin, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, this ultra-deep well not only aims to locate oil and gas resources but also to study the evolution of the Earth. The drilling project, which began on May 30, 2023, faced significant challenges, requiring 580 days to complete, with the final 910 meters taking over 300 days to drill due to various technical difficulties. Notably, the project set five global engineering records, including the fastest onshore drilling past 10,000 meters and the deepest cable imaging logging. This achievement is expected to enhance China's energy security by unlocking new resource zones. The successful drilling reflects China's advancements in engineering capabilities and technology for ultra-deep wells.