CNOOC achieves gas breakthrough in South China Sea
China’s CNOOC announced on June 6 that it had achieved a major exploration breakthrough in an ultra-shallow gas play in the ultra-deep waters of the South China Sea.
The Lingshui 36-1 gas field, with an average water depth of approximately 1,500 m, has been tested to produce over 10mn m3/day of open flow natural gas.
“The successful testing of Lingshui 36-1 is a breakthrough for exploration in such plays. The Company will continue to tackle the challenges in the exploration and development of resources in these plays, to expedite the utilization of natural gas in deep waters,” said Xu Changgui, deputy chief exploration officer.
CNOOC stated that it will continue to step up exploration and development of hydrocarbon resources in the South China Sea.
Last month, the company announced the commencement of production at the Bozhong 19-6 gas field 13-2 Block 5 well site development project in the Bohai Sea.