By OGJ editors
HOUSTON, Aug. 9--CNOOC Ltd. has brought Bozhong (BZ) 19-4 (shallow formation) oil field on production in China’s Bohai Bay and raised estimates of peak flow rates.
The state-owned company said the field will reach peak output of 15,600 b/d “within the year.” In a February strategy preview, CNOOC projected Bozhong field peak production at 8,000 b/d.
CNOOC developed the field with two wellhead platforms installed in 21 m of water about 7 km northwest of BZ 25-1 oil field (OGJ, June 14, 2010, Newsletter). The development makes use of BZ 25-1 facilities.
CNOOC is operator with 83.8% interest. Chevron Corp. holds the remaining interest.
Photo from Equinor Energy AS
June 18, 2025