CNOOC’s Dongfang 1-1 field starts first phase gas production

CNOOC Ltd. reported startup of natural gas production from its Phase 1 adjustment project at Dongfang 1-1 field in the South China Sea (OGJ Online, Sept. 24, 2003).

One wellhead platform was added during the project. CNOOC said five wells are producing 53 MMcfd; design peak production of 54 MMcfd is expected this year.

The field lies in 70 m of water in the Yinggehai basin in the Beibu Gulf. CNOOC is operator and holds 100% interest (OGJ Online, May 27, 2015).