An infrared radar unit able to tell the leakage of natural gas pipes, developed by the Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has recently made a successful flying test in Shandong. The Chinese made oil leak detector, the first of its kind in the country, is designed with a sensitivity and performance that matches with its overseas counterparts, enjoying a noticeable technological strength. The developer is currently negotiating with China National Petroleum Corporation and China Petrochemical Corporation for possible collaborations, in an attempt to make the equipment smaller and practical for use.