China brings major oilfield in Bohai Sea into production
- CNOOC Limited announced that the Kenli 10-2 Oilfields Development Project has commenced production, marking the largest shallow lithological oilfield offshore China.
- The project is located in the southern Bohai Sea, with an average water depth of about 20 meters.
- 79 development wells are planned, including cold recovery and thermal recovery wells.
- The project aims for a peak production of approximately 19,400 barrels of oil equivalent per day by 2026.
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CNOOC Starts Heavy Crude Production at China’s Largest Shallow Oil Field
CNOOC Ltd, China’s top offshore crude oil and natural gas producer, has launched production of heavy crude from its Kenli 10-2 Oilfields Development Project, which is the largest shallow lithological oilfield offshore China, the company has said. The project in the southern Bohai Sea will see 79 development wells commissioned, including 33 cold recovery wells, 24 thermal recovery wells, 21 water injection wells, and 1 water source well. CNOOC…
China's largest offshore lithologic oilfield starts production
Kenli 10-2, the largest lithologic oilfield discovered in China's offshore areas, started production on July 22. Located in southern waters of the Bohai Sea, it has proven geological reserves of over 100 million tonnes.

China brings major oilfield in Bohai Sea into production
China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced Tuesday that a newly developed oilfield in the Bohai Sea has started production, marking a significant step in the country's offshore energy exploration. The Kenli 10-2 oilfield, located in the southern waters of the Bohai Sea, is the largest lithologic oilfield discovered in China's offshore areas, with proven geological reserves exceeding 100 million tonnes. The initial phase of develop…
China's Kenli 10-2 oilfield starts production, adding another 100-million-ton giant to Bohai Bay
China's Kenli 10-2 oilfield development project in Bohai Bay has officially started production, marking the launch of the country's largest shallow-layer lithologic oilfield at sea, according to China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), China Media Group (CMG) reported Tuesday.

CNOOC Limited Brings On-stream Kenli 10-2 Oilfields Development Project (Phase I)
HONG KONG, July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CNOOC Limited (the "Company", SEHK: 00883 (HKD Counter) and 80883 (RMB Counter), SSE: 600938) today announces that Kenli 10-2 Oilfields Development Project (Phase I) has commenced production, marking the production start-up of the…
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