On 6 June 2018, Xinjiang Energy Co Ltd was officially awarded exploration license Wensu West Block in the onshore Tarim Basin. Wensu West Block covers approximately 1,384 sq km and was offered in the 2017 Xinjiang Oil & Gas Bid Round. Xinjiang Energy won the right to explore the block with a winning bid of 380.84 million RMB (~US$ 59.7 million) for an initial five year exploration period. Xinjiang Energy is the operator and sole rightholder of the Wensu West Block. 
Xinjiang Energy Co Ltd was officially awarded exploration license Wensu West Block in the onshore Tarim Basin. Wensu West Block covers approximately 1,384 sq km