Shenyang’s First Foreign-owned Gasoline Station Opens

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<p>The first Foreign-owned gas station in Shenyang started operation recently at a place close to&nbsp; Shenyang Thermal Power Plant (沈阳沈海热电厂).</p><p>In 2005, the world oil giant France-based Total, and Sinochem corporation signed an agreement to set up an joint venture called Sinochem-Total Oil Co., Ltd. The joint venture targeted China's oil product retail market and planned to open 200 gas stations in Liaoning province.</p><p>The gas station opened recently close to Shenyang Thermal Power Plant was the first one launched by Sinochem Toal Oil Co.,Ltd in Shenyang. According to a local newspaper, the gas station is small with only three pumps. Also, the&nbsp;station did not&nbsp;offer any promotions or discount, which&nbsp;makes it get&nbsp;less attention.<br/></p>