CNOOC starts oil production at Bozhong 34-9 field

CNOOC Ltd has begun production from Bozhong 34-9 oil field in southern Bohai Bay.

Average water depth at the site is 18.1 metres.

The state-owned company said that in addition to fully utilising 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.

Source: Oil & Gas Journal