In a significant boost to energy production in the Chinese mainland, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced on Wednesday that the Kenli 10-2 oilfield cluster, the nation's largest offshore shallow lithologic oilfield, has entered full production in the first phase of its development project.
Located in the southern waters of the Bohai Sea, where the average water depth is approximately 20 meters, the Kenli 10-2 oilfield is a cornerstone of the region's energy infrastructure. With proven geological reserves exceeding 100 million tonnes, the field is now producing more than 2,800 tonnes of crude oil daily.
The project is an integral part of the Bohai oilfield, which stands as the largest crude production base in the Chinese mainland. Experts indicate that the operational success of Kenli 10-2 will provide substantial support for stabilizing output and fostering further growth in the region's energy sector.
The first phase of this ambitious development has seen the construction of one central processing platform and two unmanned wellhead platforms, supported by the drilling of 79 development wells. This infrastructure allows for the efficient extraction of resources from a complex geological environment.
One of the most striking features of the Kenli 10-2 field is its unique "branching" morphology. The oil and gas are stored in narrow, curved sand bodies that intertwine like crisscrossing tree shadows on the ground. This marks the first time a dendritic heavy oil reservoir has been developed offshore in the Chinese mainland, representing a milestone in geological engineering and resource extraction.
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China's largest offshore shallow lithologic oilfield fully operational
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