CNOOC brings new light crude oil project online

CNOOC Ltd., has started light crude oil production from the Suizhong 36-2 Oilfield 36-2 Block Development Project.

The project lies in Liaodong Bay of Bohai Sea, with an average water depth of about 27 m, the company said in a release Dec. 22. 

The project relies on the infrastructure of adjacent producing projects to process and transport the crude. The main production infrastructure is a new unmanned wellhead platform. A total of 21 development wells are expected to be commissioned, including 16 production wells and 5 water-injection wells. Peak production of about 9,700 boe/d is expected in 2026. 

CNOOC is operator of the project with 100% interest.