CNOOC starts production in Bohai Bay field

Sept. 11, 2020
CNOOC Ltd. commenced production at Nanbao 35-2 oil field S1 area in the central Bohai Bay with average water depth of 17 m.

CNOOC Ltd. commenced production at Nanbao 35-2 oil field S1 area in the central Bohai Bay with average water depth of 17 m. In addition to fully using existing facilities of Nanbao 35-2, the major production facility includes one unmanned wellhead platform. A total of three development wells are planned. The project is expected to reach its peak production of about 1,800 bo/d in 2021.

The project is one of 10 the operator expected to put on stream this year as part of a plan to steadily increase its oil and gas reserves and production through 2022 (OGJ Online, Jan. 13, 2020; May 22, 2020; June 11, 2020).

CNOOC holds 100% interest of Nanbao 35-2 oilfield S1 area.