CNOOC makes oil discovery in Bohai Bay

Aug. 6, 2004
CNOOC Ltd. has made an oil discovery with exploration well JZ 21-1S-1, which was drilled on the JZ21-1 south structure in Liaozhong Sag in Bohai Bay.

By OGJ editors

HOUSTON, Aug. 6 -- CNOOC Ltd. has made an oil discovery with exploration well JZ 21-1S-1, which was drilled on the JZ21-1 south structure in Liaozhong Sag in Bohai Bay.

The well, drilled to 2,400 m TD in 20 m or water, flowed 700 boe/d and 500 boe/d through 7.94-mm and 7.14-mm chokes, respectively, during two drill stem tests.

CNOOC is operator and owns 100% interest of the discovery.