CNOOC Ltd. announced Jan. 16 that Huizhou 32-5 oilfield comprehensive adjustment/Huizhou 33-1 oilfield joint development project has commenced production.

Huizhou 32-5 oilfield comprehensive adjustment/Huizhou 33-1 oilfield joint development project is located in south-central part of the eastern South China Sea, approximately 170 km (105 miles) from Hong Kong, with a water depth of approximately 115 m (377 ft).

In addition to fully utilizing the existing facilities of Huizhou 25-8 oil field, the project has also built one drilling and production platform. There is one well currently producing and the project is expected to reach its peak production of approximately 19,200 barrels of crude oil per day in 2020.

CNOOC Ltd. holds 100% interest in Huizhou 32-5 oilfield comprehensive adjustment/Huizhou 33-1 oilfield joint development project and acts as the operator.