Dates

    17–19 Mar 2027

    City / country

    Beijing, China

    Venue

    China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall), Beijing

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    Event overview

    Overview

    cippe (China International Petroleum & Petrochemical Technology and Equipment Exhibition) is an annual gathering of the petroleum and petrochemical industry.

    With a magnificent exhibition space of around 138,000 sqm, cippe 2027 will be held on March 17-19 at China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall), Beijing, and is expected to welcome over 2,000 exhibitors and 180,000 professional visitors from 102 countries and regions.

    TL;DR

    1. 1Event Name: cippe 2027
    2. 2Dates: March 17-19, 2027
    3. 3Location: China International Exhibition Center, Beijing
    4. 4Expected Exhibitors: 2,000+
    5. 5Expected Visitors: 180,000+

    Why visit

    Visitors will gain access to cutting-edge technologies, network with industry leaders, and explore numerous concurrent events including summits and seminars, enhancing their knowledge and business connections.

    Why exhibit

    Exhibitors can showcase their innovations to a global audience, connect with potential clients, and enhance their market presence in one of the world's largest oil and gas markets. Expected Exhibitors: 2,000+. As the world's largest oil and gas importer, China is continuously increasing oil and gas exploration and production. cippe 2027 provides a vital platform for companies to showcase their products and services, network with clients, and explore new business.

    Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

    Who this event is for

    Visitor profile

    Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

    Oil and gas procurement and supply chain managers
    Petrochemical and refinery engineering managers
    Drilling, well services and oilfield operations teams
    Equipment manufacturers' sales and technical specialists
    Oilfield service contractors and EPC project teams
    Government energy officials and trade delegation members
    Energy technology investors and analysts
    HSE, inspection and compliance specialists

    Exhibitor profile

    Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

    Oil and gas equipment manufacturers (drilling, pumps, valves, compressors)
    Petrochemical technology and process providers
    Oilfield service and engineering contractors
    Pipeline, storage and transportation equipment suppliers
    Energy consulting, inspection and certification firms
    Logistics and supply chain service providers
    Environmental and emissions control technology firms
    Digital, automation and instrumentation suppliers

    Product categories

    Key solution areas showcased across the event.

    Drilling equipment and technology
    Refining and petrochemical products
    Oilfield services and supplies
    Environmental protection technologies
    Pipeline construction and maintenance equipment
    Energy management solutions

    Location & Facilities

    Venue

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    Halls & areas

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    Shunyi Hall

    China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall), Beijing

    No.88, Yuxiang Road, Tianzhu, Shunyi District, Beijing, China

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    Entry & tickets

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    Who runs the show

    Organisers

    Beijing Zhenwei Exhibition Co., Ltd

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    How the last edition performed

    Previous edition

    Last edition

    2026

    Completed

    This edition

    2027

    Exhibitors: 2,000

    Next edition

    Not announced yet

    Impact

    A bigger and stronger platform

    cippe (China International Petroleum & Petrochemical Technology and Equipment Exhibition) is an annual gathering of the petroleum and petrochemical industry. With a magnificent exhibition space of around 138,000 sqm, cippe 2027 will be held on March 17-19 at China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall), Beijing, and is expected to welcome over 2,000 exhibitors and 180,000 professional visitors from 102 countries and regions. As the world's largest oil and gas importer, China is.

    Audience quality

    High-value decision-makers

    Visitors typically include Oil and gas procurement and supply chain managers, Petrochemical and refinery engineering managers, Drilling, well services and oilfield operations teams, Equipment manufacturers' sales and technical specialists. Event Name: cippe 2027. Dates: March 17-19, 2027. Location: China International Exhibition Center, Beijing. Expected Exhibitors: 2,000+. cippe 2027 attracts an audience aligned with the organiser's published visitor positioning.

    Exhibitor outcomes

    Real business growth

    Exhibitors can showcase their innovations to a global audience, connect with potential clients, and enhance their market presence in one of the world's largest oil and gas markets. Expected Exhibitors: 2,000+. As the world's largest oil and gas importer, China is continuously increasing oil and gas exploration and production. cippe 2027 provides a vital platform for companies to showcase their products and services, network with clients, and explore new business. Exhibitor categories include Oil and gas equipment.

    Intelligence

    Market context

    Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

    Beijing, China — north China / Bohai Rim energy and petroleum-equipment corridor, served by the New China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall) and the Shunyi-Capital Airport industrial belt

    Why it matters

    cippe is one of the flagship petroleum and petrochemical equipment exhibitions in Asia, staged annually in Beijing by Beijing Zhenwei Exhibition. For international suppliers, it is the most efficient single venue for meeting Chinese NOCs, state-owned engineering and construction groups, equipment agents and delegations from oil-producing markets in Central Asia, the Middle East and Africa. China remains one of the world's largest crude importers and a major manufacturer of drilling, wellhead, pipeline and refining equipment, so the show doubles as a technology-sourcing trip for buyers and a market-entry platform for exporters.

    Industry trends

    Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

    01

    Digital buyer journeys

    Professionals expect pre-show agendas, product finders, and meeting tools; suppliers align demos and literature to short on-stand decision cycles.

    02

    Sustainability in procurement

    Energy use, recyclable materials, and carbon reporting increasingly appear in RFPs and exhibitor scorecards across industrial trade fairs.

    03

    Automation and labour efficiency

    Visitors benchmark machinery, software, and services that reduce downtime, staffing pressure, and total cost of ownership.

    04

    Regional supply-chain resilience

    Buyers diversify suppliers across Europe, MENA, and Asia while favouring vendors with local service, spare parts, and training.

    05

    Hybrid engagement models

    Live demonstrations remain decisive, but follow-up webinars, digital catalogues, and year-round supplier portals extend the commercial window after the show.

    Plan your trip

    Travel & logistics

    Local currency · CNY

    Arrival airports

    Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.

    Hotel tiers

    A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

    Budget
    Shunyi / Capital Airport corridor (Tianzhu, Houshayu, Shunyi town)

    USD 35–70 / night

    Domestic chain hotels about 15-30 minutes from NCIEC Shunyi. Rooms in this band sell out quickly during the March trade-show window — book as early as your visa timeline allows.

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    Mid-range
    Capital Airport / Shunyi, with easy expressway access to the venue

    USD 90–160 / night

    Best balance of proximity and comfort for exhibitors and buyers who want a short transfer to the halls each morning.

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    Premium
    Capital Airport (Hilton Beijing Capital Airport) or downtown CBD/Wangjing

    USD 180–350 / night

    Airport-corridor premium hotels give a 15-25 minute venue transfer; downtown CBD and Wangjing addresses are 45-70 minutes by car in show traffic, so budget extra transfer time.

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    Local transport

    Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

    metro

    Estimated costCNY 3-9 per ride (Yikatong card or Alipay/WeChat metro QR)
    Best forBeijing Metro Line 15 to the China International Exhibition Center station, then walk or short taxi to the halls

    Line 15 serves the exhibition centre directly and interchanges with the wider network; the cheapest reliable option if you are staying along the line.

    rail_metro

    Estimated costCNY 25 Airport Express plus CNY 5-9 metro fare
    Best forAirport Express (PEK Terminal 3/Terminal 2) to Sanyuanqiao, then Metro Line 15 to the exhibition centre

    About 60-75 minutes door to door with one change; airport express trains stop running late in the evening, so check the last service if you land at night.

    rideshare

    Estimated costCNY 80-140 (approx. USD 11-20) depending on traffic and car class
    Best forDiDi from downtown Wangjing / Chaoyang to NCIEC Shunyi

    40-60 minutes off-peak, noticeably longer during the 07:30-09:30 rush; book through the DiDi app with a Chinese or international payment method linked in advance.

    taxi

    Estimated costCNY 150–220 (taxi estimate)
    Best forPVG Airport (PVG) to China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall), Beijing

    Maglev + metro or taxi to Pudong expo clusters.

    taxi

    Estimated costCNY 80–120 (taxi estimate)
    Best forSHA Airport (SHA) to China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall), Beijing

    Hongqiao is closer to central Shanghai halls.

    Plan your trip

    Visa & entry documents

    Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.

    Visa not required
    ATA Carnet: check with organiser

    China applies visa-free entry and mutual visa exemption agreements for a number of nationalities, and also issues port visas at selected entry points. Check the State Council Visit China portal for the current list before applying.

    Official visa page

    Weather

    March in Beijing is late winter turning to early spring: expect daytime highs of roughly 11-14°C and overnight lows of 0-4°C, with around 8-10 mm of precipitation spread over a handful of days. Days are often dry and breezy with occasional dust, and a light snowfall early in the month is still possible.

    Plan for the climate

    Check temperatures and pack accordingly

    Venue connectivity

    Buy a China eSIM or local SIM before arrival: maps, translation, ride-hailing and booking confirmations all depend on mobile data. Set up a VPN before departure if you rely on services that are restricted in China, and expect mobile payment apps (Alipay, WeChat Pay) alongside cards and cash. Source: China SIM card vs eSIM internet setup guide, 2026.

    Ride-hailing

    Taxis

    Public transit

    Car rentals

    Cultural notes

    Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

    Business etiquette

    Exchange business cards with both hands and take a moment to read the card before pocketing it. Formal business dress is standard at cippe, punctuality is expected, and first meetings usually open with brief relationship-building before commercial detail.

    Tipping and payments

    Tipping is not customary in Beijing and service charges are normally included. Mobile payment (Alipay, WeChat Pay) dominates daily transactions — link an international card before you fly and keep a small amount of cash for taxis and small vendors.

    Language and practicalities

    English is limited outside international hotels and the exhibition halls. Carry the venue and hotel addresses in Chinese characters, and download offline maps and a translation app before departure, since several common overseas services are restricted in mainland China.

    Practical guides

    Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

    Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

    Flights

    Destination: PVG

    Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Beijing; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.

    Visa

    Most foreign business visitors to China need an M (business) visa covering trade fairs, meetings, factory visits and market research. Typical requirements are an invitation letter from the Chinese host or organiser, a completed visa application form and confirmation page, and a passport valid for at least six months with two or more blank visa pages. Some nationalities can enter visa-free under China's exemption agreements.

    Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.

    Business visa applications are normally filed through a China Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC) or the MFA online application portal, and an invitation letter from the organiser or a Chinese host company is usually required. Confirm the current document list for your nationality before submitting.

    Official

    Transport

    Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

    Airport → venue: Primary gateways: PVG Airport (PVG); SHA Airport (SHA). Allow road or rail time to China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall), Beijing; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.

    Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall), Beijing: Shunyi / Capital Airport corridor (Tianzhu, Houshayu, Shunyi town): Home Inn (Capital Airport / Shunyi area branches), 7 Days Inn (Capital Airport area), Hanting Hotel (Shunyi); Capital Airport / Shunyi, with easy expressway access to the venue: Cordis, Beijing Capital Airport (Langham Hospitality), International business hotels in the Capital Airport and Shunyi corridor; Capital Airport (Hilton Beijing Capital Ai

    Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Beijing; confirm local availability before travel.

    Public transit: Check local bus/metro options for routes to China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall), Beijing.

    Parking: On-site parking is available at China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall), Beijing; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.

    Weather

    Plan and pack for the event climate.

    Month: March 2027

    Temperature: March: daytime highs about 11-14°C, overnight lows about 0-4°C; wind chill can make the outdoor equipment yard feel several degrees colder.

    Seasonality: March is one of Beijing's drier months, with roughly 8-10 mm of rain across three or four days; wind and occasional dust are more likely than heavy rain, though a late light snowfall is still possible early in the month. Pack layers, a windproof outer layer and comfortable walking shoes.

    Packing: March is one of Beijing's drier months, with roughly 8-10 mm of rain across three or four days; wind and occasional dust are more likely than heavy rain, though a late light snowfall is still possible early in the month. Pack layers, a windproof outer layer and comfortable walking shoes.

    Plan your trip

    Planning

    Best day to visit: 2027-03-18

    The middle day of a three-day run (17-19 March 2027) typically carries the densest combination of exhibitor staffing, conference and technical sessions, and visiting buyer delegations: opening day is dominated by ceremonies and badge queues, while the closing day sees stands packing down and reduced senior-staff presence.

    1

    Check passport validity and open the China visa application — Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with 2 or more blank pages; business visitors normally apply for the M visa via a China Visa Application Service Centre or consular.mfa.gov.cn.

    2

    Request an invitation letter for the visa and for registration — Contact the cippe 2027 organiser, Beijing Zhenwei Exhibition Co., Ltd, and keep the letter with your application documents.

    3

    Book flights to Beijing for arrival on 16 March 2027 — Show runs 17 to 19 March 2027; arriving the day before leaves buffer for visa checks and jet lag.

    4

    Reserve a hotel in Beijing — Prioritise properties near China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall) or along the Airport Express and metro corridor into Shunyi district.

    5

    Complete visitor registration and badge request online — Register through the official site at en.cippe.com.cn and save the confirmation or QR code for badge collection.

    6

    Download the hall plan and exhibitor list — Mark target stands and note hall numbers before travel to plan a walking route across the halls.

    7

    Pre-schedule B2B meetings with exhibitors and suppliers — Send meeting requests two to three weeks ahead and confirm interpreter needs for Chinese speaking counterparts.

    8

    Shortlist conference sessions and technical forums — Check the programme on the organiser site and block the sessions that match your procurement or engineering priorities.

    9

    Plan the airport to venue transfer — Compare the Airport Express plus metro, hotel shuttle and taxi; allow extra time for Beijing traffic on show mornings.

    10

    Set up connectivity and payments — Install a China eSIM or buy a local SIM, set up a VPN if needed, and load Alipay or WeChat Pay for taxis, metro and meals.

    11

    Prepare meeting materials and pack for Beijing in March — Bring business cards, company profile and spec sheets in English and Chinese; pack layers, comfortable shoes and a warm coat for cold mornings.

    12

    Arrival day: collect badge and orient at the venue — Collect your badge at the registration desk at China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall) and walk the hall layout before Day 1 opens.

    Side trips

    2

    Mutianyu Great Wall

    Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square

    Budget

    Costs & budget

    Cost reference

    Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.

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    visitor · standard_business_M

    USD 60–185 / per person, single entry

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    Decision

    Visit, exhibit, or skip?

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    QUESTION 1 OF 6

    What is your primary role?

    Decision matrix

    Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.

    visit

    You need supplier shortlists, equipment pricing or technical benchmarking for upstream, midstream or downstream projects in China and Asia-Pacific.

    Best for

    First-time trade buyers, sourcing and procurement managers, and engineers comparing Chinese and international oil & gas equipment suppliers before committing spend.

    Min. budget

    $350.00

    Timeline

    4-8 weeks: register online for the badge, apply for the M (business) visa if required, and book flights plus a Shunyi / Capital Airport-area hotel (March is high season in Beijing).

    Risks

    Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.

    Visa processing can take 1-3 weeks or more depending on nationality and consulate workload.

    exhibit

    You already sell into oil & gas and want concentrated face-to-face access to Chinese NOCs, EPCs, distributors and international buyers in a single venue.

    Best for

    Valve, pump, drilling, wellhead, pipeline and oilfield-service suppliers with a China or Asia-Pacific sales target and a differentiated product story.

    Min. budget

    $2,200.00

    Timeline

    6-9 months: book raw space or a shell scheme with Zhenwei, complete stand design and build, arrange staff visas, plan freight and customs, and schedule pre-show buyer invitations.

    Risks

    Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.

    Stand and raw-space rates, plus freight, customs and staff travel, must be confirmed directly with the organiser.

    Chinese trade shows reward pre-booked buyer meetings; arriving without a meeting schedule lowers ROI.

    skip

    Your next 12 months focus is outside oil & gas equipment, or the same buyer set is already reachable through existing channels.

    Best for

    Teams with no China/Asia-Pacific petroleum equipment pipeline, or that already cover the market through established distributors.

    Timeline

    No travel or stand commitment — monitor the organiser's post-show releases and exhibitor lists instead.

    Risks

    No major risks listed.

    FAQs & glossary

    Answers

    Frequently asked

    What are the dates for cippe 2027?
    cippe 2027 will take place from March 17 to March 19, 2027.
    Where is cippe 2027 held?
    The event will be held at the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall) in Beijing.
    How many exhibitors are expected?
    cippe 2027 is expected to welcome over 2,000 exhibitors.
    How many visitors are expected?
    The event is expected to attract over 180,000 professional visitors.
    What is the exhibition area size?
    The exhibition area for cippe 2027 will be approximately 138,000 sqm.
    Do I need a visa to attend cippe 2027 in Beijing?
    Most foreign visitors travelling for business need a Chinese M visa, which requires an invitation letter, a completed application form and a passport valid for at least six months with two or more blank pages. Check whether your nationality qualifies for visa-free entry before applying.
    Where can I check China visa-free entry rules?
    China publishes its visa-free and mutual visa exemption policies, plus port visa information, on the State Council Visit China portal. Review the current rules for your nationality before booking travel.

    Glossary

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    Upstream (E and P)
    Exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas, covering drilling and well operations; the segment many cippe equipment exhibitors supply.
    2
    Midstream
    Transport, storage and pipeline infrastructure that moves oil and gas between production sites and refineries.
    3
    Downstream
    Refining, petrochemical processing and product distribution, a core buyer segment for cippe exhibitors.
    4
    Petrochemicals
    Chemicals and materials produced from oil and gas feedstocks, a central product category shown at the event.
    5
    Oilfield services
    Contracted technical services such as drilling, cementing, well completion and maintenance supplied to oil and gas operators.
    6
    EPC contractor
    Engineering, procurement and construction firm that delivers oil, gas and petrochemical plants and typically sources equipment at events such as cippe.
    7
    HSE
    Health, safety and environment standards that govern on-site operations for exhibitors and visitors at the venue.
    8
    M visa
    Chinese business visa issued for commercial and trade visits including trade fairs, meetings and factory inspections; usually requires an invitation letter and a passport valid for at least six months.
    9
    CVASC
    China Visa Application Service Centre, the authorised office that accepts Chinese visa applications and biometrics on behalf of Chinese embassies and consulates.
    10
    eSIM
    Digital SIM profile that provides mobile data in China without a physical SIM card, commonly used by visitors for maps, translation and ride-hailing apps.

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