HONG KONG, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CNOOC Limited (the "Company", SEHK: 00883 (HKD Counter) and 80883 (RMB Counter), SSE: 600938) announces today that Bozhong 19-6 Condensate Gas Field Phase I Development Project has commenced production.

The project is located in central Bohai Sea, with an average water depth of approximately 20 meters. The main production facilities include 1 newly built central processing platform, 3 unmanned wellhead platforms and 1 gas process terminal. 65 development wells are planned to be commissioned, including 42 production wells, 20 gas injection wells and 3 water source wells. It is expected to achieve a peak production of approximately 37,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2024.

Bozhong 19-6 Condensate Gas Field Phase I Development Project has commenced production

Mr. Zhou Xinhuai, CEO and President of the Company, said, "The project is the first condensate gas field with a proved in-place volume of over 200 billion cubic meters natural gas that has been put into operation in Bohai Bay, relying on the Bozhong-Kenli Oilfields Onshore Power Project. The gas field will supply stable clean energy to the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and the Bohai Rim region, and contribute to the low-carbon and high-quality development of the Company."

CNOOC Limited holds 100% interest in this project and acts as the operator.

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Notes to Editors:

More information about the Company is available at http://www.cnoocltd.com.

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Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements. The Company cannot assure that the results or developments anticipated will be realised or, even if substantially realised, that they will have the expected effect on the Company, its business or operations.

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