The State Council sent a letter of congratulations to Daqing Oilfield, the country’s largest oil production base, in Northeast China’s Heilongjiang province, on Sept 26, when the oilfield was discovered 60 years ago.

In the letter, the State Council said the discovery and development of Daqing Oilfield was a turning point in China’s history of petroleum refining industry. Over 60 years, several generations of oil workers and geologists at Daqing Oilfield worked arduously, gained remarkable achievements and made great contributions to China’s energy security.

The spirit of Daqing and "Iron Man" have become important parts of the great national spirit of China, continuing to inspire and encourage the Chinese people to advance bravely, said the letter.

In addition to positive evaluation and congratulations, the State Council also put forward several requirements for Daqing Oilfield. The oilfield is expected to continue to expand reform, decrease costs and increase efficiency, and stabilize oil production while increasing gas production, actively fostering new drivers of growth and striving to promote high-quality development.

In doing so, Daqing Oilfield is sure to make greater contributions to the revitalization of Northeast China and to achieve the two centenary goals and the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation, said the letter.