CNOOC Reports Deep Gas Discovery

China National Offshore Oil Corporation announced a high yield gas well discovery in the Bohai Sea. The well reached a depth of over 5700 meters and produced significant natural gas volumes during testing.

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FILE PHOTO: The logo of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) is seen at its booth during the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, China September 1, 2022. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo

CNOOC LTD-H drilled an ultra-deep well producing 800,000 cubic meters of Natural Gas daily in China's Bohai Sea. The well reached a total depth of 5,770 meters, uncovering 120 meters of gas-bearing pay zones within volcanic formations near the Bozhong Sag. The discovery opens a new exploration play to support regional energy targets.