Beijing, China – Markel Hübinette, President of ConocoPhillips China (COPC), was honored with the 2025 Chinese Government Friendship Award in recognition of his significant contributions to supporting the high-quality development of the energy industry and fostering Sino-foreign cooperation. The accolade is the highest award established by the Chinese government to commend foreign experts who have made outstanding contributions to China’s economic and social development. On September 30, Ms. Shen Yiqin, State Counciler, presented the award on behalf of the Chinese government at the Great Hall of the People, and Mr. Hübinette was invited for a speech on behalf of the award recipients.
“I'm truly honored to receive this award. This recognition reflects the collective efforts of the entire ConocoPhillips team in supporting the development and prosperity of China's energy sector over the past 44 years and the great achievements that we have made together with China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) and other Chinese partners,” said Hübinette, “This award holds special significance as it underscores the government’s continued commitment to expanding high-level opening up, the optimization of the business environment and its steadfast support for the energy industry and foreign enterprises like ours.”

Ms. Shen Yiqin, State Counciler, presented the Chinese Government Friendship Award to ConocoPhillips China President Mr. Markel Hübinette on September 30

Mr. Hübinette was invited for a speech on behalf of the award recipients at the 2025 Chinese Government Friendship Award Ceremony
Since assuming the management role at COPC in 2019, Mr. Hübinette has been at the forefront of advancing energy projects and cooperation with Chinese partners. He has worked closely with partner CNOOC and advanced the phased development and production increase of the Penglai Oilfield, China’s largest offshore oilfield. Over the past three decades, the two companies have jointly invested over 150 billion RMB in Penglai and built 18 offshore platforms and a 300,000-tonne Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading vessel. To date, Penglai has surpassed 83 million tons in cumulative crude oil production. That’s enough production to meet the energy needs of the city of Beijing for approximately one and half years[1] and a significant contribution to China’s energy supply.

Penglai Oilfield in Bohai Bay
Meanwhile, as one of the top LNG suppliers to China, ConocoPhillips has been providing natural gas to meet China’s cleaner energy needs. Through joint-venture projects with partners including Sinopec, ConocoPhillips has delivered nearly 10 million tonnes per annum of LNG to China, accounting for 13–15% of China’s total LNG imports in 2024.
Additionally, he continues to work with Chinese partners to evaluate potential upstream exploration, lower-carbon opportunities and alternative energy sources in support of China’s energy security and dual carbon goals.
While Mr. Hübinette is highly recognized for his contributions to the energy industry, his work is not restricted to this subject alone. "Our success as a company is deeply intertwined with the well-being of the communities we operate in, and that’s why we hope to give back to local communities and create lasting value.” said Hübinette.
COPC has proactively fulfilled corporate social responsibilities through more than 88 million RMB charitable contribution and addressed key challenges affecting people's lives, including healthcare, education, environmental protection, and disaster relief. To date, COPC has provided equitable education opportunities to over 2,100 underprivileged children and inspired the young generation in nationwide universities to explore sustainable development and innovation in the energy sector. Additionally, COPC has funded life-saving surgeries for more than 730 children with congenital heart disease across 16 provinces in China and sponsored professional training for thousands of medical staffs across China.
Mr. Hübinette has a deep personal bond with China. In 1998, right after he graduated from high school, he used his part-time earnings to buy a ticket for a three-month backpacking trip across China. The richness of Chinese culture, the warmth of the people, and the vibrancy of its cities and countryside left him a lasting impression.
Later on, he relocated to China with his family, where he embraced the opportunity to study Mandarin and explore the country’s vast cultural and geographic diversity. Over the years, he has traveled to 32 out of 34 provincial-level administrative regions across China, deepening his understanding of China.

Mr. Hübinette with his family during a recent trip to Hainan
“Now, China has become my second home.” Hübinette said, “My experience here fuels my passion in bridging the East and the West —to share the insights I’ve gained here in China with others and promote mutual understanding. I believe fostering open communication and business exchanges between China and the international community can contribute to shared prosperity and support a more inclusive, sustainable future for all.”
In 2023, Mr. Hübinette was honored with the Haihe Friendship Award by the Tianjin Municipal Government, recognizing his contributions to the energy industry and the economic and social development of the city.
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About ConocoPhillips China
ConocoPhillips has been a committed partner in China since the early 1980s and remains one of the largest foreign investors in China’s upstream oil and gas sector. For 44 years, ConocoPhillips has expanded its overall business scope in China across various fields, including oil and gas exploration and production, LNG supply and global supply chain services. At present, ConocoPhillips has offices in Beijing and Tianjin.
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[1] 数据来源:北京市统计局。2025年北京市统计局、国家统计局北京调查总队年度统计资料发布计划。2024年北京市全年能源消费量为7660万吨标准煤,相当于5362万吨原油。