CNOOC Ltd. started production at the Lufeng oilfield phase two development project in the eastern South China Sea in 136 m of water.
The project consists of Lufeng 8-1 oilfield, Lufeng 9-2 oilfield, and Lufeng 14-8 oilfield. One new drilling platform has been built, and 14 development wells are planned to be put into production, including 13 production wells and 1 water injection well.
The project is expected to achieve a peak production of about 22,600 bo/d in 2025.
In 2021, CNOOC started production at Lufeng fields Lufeng 14-4, Lufeng 14-8, Lufeng 15-1, and Lufeng 22-1 (OGJ Online, Nov. 23, 2021).
CNOOC owns 100% interest in the development.
