Mr. Wang Dengwen, Dean of Sinotech Polyard Petroleum Exploration & Development Research Institute Limited (“Sinotech Polyard Research Institute”), joined the Company in January 2016. He holds a master degree in geologic engineering from University of Petroleum (Beijing) and a bachelor degree from University of Petroleum (East China), majoring in geophysical prospecting. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Wang worked for Shandong Kerui Group as Dean of Petroleum Engineering Technology Institute, where he managed geological research, reserves estimation, development program design, economic evaluation, oil well sand control technology, oil well paraffin control technology, oil well nitrogen injection technology etc. for 27 blocks in 18 countries, including Kazakhstan, Republic of Dagestan, Trinidad and Tobago, Columbia, Gabon, Albania, Mexico, Sudan, Tadzhikistan and Indonesia. He also worked for Production Department and Geological Center of Dongsheng Oil Company and geological institute of Gudao Oil Production Plant, Shengli Oilfield, SINOPEC as Senior Engineer, Chief Geologist and Deputy Director. Mr. Wang is responsible for implementing exploration and development strategies of the Company’s oil and gas fields, monitoring production operations, applying hydrocarbon recovery engineering technology to downhole operations and taking care of QHSE issues etc.