CNOOC Ltd. has started production from Phase 2 of the Weizhou 11-2 oil field project in Beibu Gulf in the South China Sea.
In addition to utilizing existing processing infrastructure, the project included construction of one simple unmanned wellhead platform. A total of 13 development wells are planned, including 7 production wells and 6 water injection wells. The project is expected to reach peak production of about 6,000 b/d of crude oil in 2022. Water depth at the site is about 40 m.
CNOOC is operator of the project with 100% interest.