The Chinese National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has announced that the Bozhong 19-2 oilfield development project has commenced production.
The project is located in central Bohai Bay, with an average water depth of about 20 m. The main production facilities include a new central processing platform and 4 new unmanned wellhead platforms. A total of 59 development wells are planned to be commissioned, including 34 production wells and 25 water-injection wells. The project is expected to achieve a peak production of approximately 18 800 bpd of crude oil in 2025. The oil property is heavy crude.
CNOOC said that smart engineering and standardised construction have reduced the project’s construction cycle. It added that it believes this promotes the development of offshore oil and gas resources and lays a foundation for production growth in the Bohai oilfields, the largest crude oil production base in China. CNOOC Limited holds 100% interest in this project and is the operator.