CNOOC Ltd. has begun production from Bozhong 34-9 oil field in southern Bohai Bay. Average water depth at the site is 18.1 m.
The state-owned company said that in addition to fully utilizing existing facilities of Kenli oil field, the major production facilities include a central platform and a wellhead platform. A total of 57 producing wells are planned, including 38 production wells and 19 water injection wells.
The project is expected to reach peak production of 22,500 b/d of crude oil in 2022.
CNOOC Ltd. is operator of Bozhong 34-9 with 100% interest.