China National Offshore Oil Corp. Ltd. reported the start up of oil production from Kenli 10-1 field with 12 wells producing 10,750 b/d.
Facilities include a central processing platform and two wellhead platforms in 17 m of water in the southern Bohai Bay. Peak production of 36,000 b/d is expected in 2016.
CNOOC holds 100% interest in the field.