CNOOC Ltd. has commenced production on the Weizhou 11-2 oilfield phase II project, the company said on June 28.

The Weizhou 11-2 oilfield phase II project is located in Beibu Gulf in the South China Sea with water depth of about 40 m. In addition to fully utilizing the existing processing facilities of Weizhou 11-2 oil field, the project has built one simple unmanned wellhead platform. A total of 13 development wells are planned, including seven production wells and six water injection wells. The project is expected to reach its peak production of approximately 6,000 barrels of crude oil per day in 2022.

CNOOC Ltd. holds 100% interest in Weizhou 11-2 oilfield phase II project and acts as the operator.