By OGJ editors
HOUSTON, May 3 -- CNOOC Ltd. started second-phase production from Dong Fang (DF) 1-1 natural gas field in Bei Bu Gulf in the western South China Sea off China (see map, OGJ, Dec. 17, 2001, p. 60).
Initial production of 35 MMcfd of gas comes from three wells drilled in the new phase, boosting field production to 187 MMcfd.
Second-phase development is to include 16 wells, two unmanned wellhead platforms, two subsea pipelines, and 2 subsea cables. Design production capacity of the second phase is 111 MMcfd.
Total DF 1-1 field production is expected to reach 98 bcf/year of gas.
Most gas produced from second-phase development will supply a methanol project in Hainan Province.
The Yinggehai basin field lies in 63-70 m of water about 110 km off Dong Fang City.
CNOOC Ltd. holds 100% interest in and operates the field.
