Born in 1966, Mr. Huang is a professor-level senior engineer with a Doctor of Science degree. Mr. Huang previously served as Vice President of CNPC International (Nile) Ltd., Vice President and Chief Safety Officer of China Oil Exploration and Development Corporation, Executive Vice President and President of CNPC Middle East Corporation, and Director of CNPC Middle East Regional Coordination Committee. From April 2020 to September 2025, Mr. Huang served as Vice President of China National Petroleum Corporation during which he concurrently served as the Chief Safety Officer. From September 2020 to September 2025, Mr. Huang served as a Director of PetroChina Company Limited, during which he concurrently served as the President from March 2021. Mr. Huang has served as a Director and the General Manager of China National Offshore Oil Corporation since September 2025. Mr. Huang was appointed as the Vice Chairman, an Executive Director, the Chief Executive Officer, the President and a member of the Strategy and Sustainability Committee of the Company in March 2026.