CNOOC begins production in two oil fields

Oct. 17, 2013
China National Offshore Oil Corp. Ltd. said two oil fields have begun production.

China National Offshore Oil Corp. Ltd. said two oil fields have begun production.

Wenchang 19-1 North has three producing wells in the western Pearl River Mouth basin in 120-130 m of water. CNOOC has 100% interest.

Weizhou 12-8 West has five producing wells in Beibu Gulf basin in the southwest part of the South China Sea in 34 m of water. CNOOC has 51% interest. Partners are Roc Oil (China) Co., Horizon Oil (Beibu) Ltd., and Oil Australia Pty. Ltd.