CNOOC Ltd. has started production from Liuhua 29-2 gas field in the eastern South China Sea about 300 km southeast of Hong Kong in water depth of about 750 m. Peak production of about 41 MMcfd is expected this year.
A new subsea wellhead has been built, with one development well planned, which will fully utilize the existing production infrastructure of Liwan 3-1 gas field and other deepwater gas fields.
CNOOC is operator of the field with 100% interest.