CNOOC starts two Bohai Bay oil fields

Oct. 20, 2010
CNOOC Ltd. has started production from two oil fields in Bohai Bay off China.

By OGJ editors
HOUSTON, Oct. 20
-- CNOOC Ltd. has started production from two oil fields in Bohai Bay off China.

Bozhong (BZ) 26-3 field is producing from four wells and using facilities of neighboring fields. It’s expected to reach peak flow of more than 6,600 b/d next year. Water depth in the central Bohai Bay field is about 25 m.

In the eastern Bohai Bay, Luda (LD) 32-2 field also is producing from four wells in 25 m of water, expected to reach peak output of 6,300 b/d in 2011. The field was developed jointly with nearby LD 27-2 field.

CNOOC operates and holds 100% interests in both fields.