CNOOC begins oil production from Enping 21-4 field offshore China
(WO) – CNOOC Limited announced that the Enping 21-4 offshore oil field development project has commenced production.
The offshore project in eastern South China Sea, with an average water depth of approximately 89 m, will be developed by leveraging the existing production facilities. The project is expected to achieve a peak production of approximately 5,300 boed in 2025. The oil property is light crude.
CNOOC aims to improve project efficiency through technological and managerial innovation. The Enping 21-4 oil field was developed with 2 extra extended reach wells drilled from the existing production platform.
The well depth exceeds 9,500 m. CNOOC holds 100% interest in this project and acts as the operator.