That is the same conclusion I have come to also, that it is a state owned operation. I also think, as I read somewhere while doing DD that there are 6 companys that have been added to the Chinese list of Strategic Reserves companys, 3 = Private 2 = Joint Ventures Chinese Govt. & Private Firms, & 1 = State/Shandong Local Govt. owned Company.
If this project is part of the Chinese strategic oil reserves program, it could very well explain why we have not had any update to this point outside of the 10q in August. The Chinese Goverment is very tight lipped about there oil reserves. Just a possible thought and IMO. GLTA