CNOOC has achieved strong production rates from its first ultra-deep well into the subsurface beneath Bohai Bay, eastern China.
The Bozhong 19-6 condensate gas field D1 well was drilled in central Bohai Bay in 20 m water depth and to an overall depth of 6,088 m. It is currently producing about 6,300 boe/d.
CNOOC estimates the field contains more than 200 Bcm of gas and more than 200 MMcm of condensate.
The company has implemented a phased/pilot strategy for the development between 2020 and 2024 (the overall project comprises Bozhong 19-6 Phase I and the 13-2 Block 5 well site development).
Current total production is close to 37,500 boe/d.
CNOOC Vice President Sun Fujie said, “The high-yield well further confirms the promising potential of offshore deep buried hill plays. The exploration and development of oil and gas resources in the deep plays is expected to accelerate.”
