Chengbei is a producing conventional oil field located in shallow water in China and is operated by CNOOC. The field is located in block Block 09/18, with water depth of 65 feet.

Field participation details

The field is owned by China National Offshore Oil.


Production from Chengbei

The Chengbei conventional oil field recovered 74.24% of its total recoverable reserves, with peak production in 2016. The peak production was approximately 8.2 thousand bpd of crude oil and condensate. Based on economic assumptions, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2046.


Remaining recoverable reserves

The field is expected to recover 23.49 Mmboe, comprised of 23.49 Mmbbl of crude oil & condensate. Chengbei conventional oil field reserves accounts 0.01% of total remaining reserves of producing conventional oil fields globally.


About CNOOC

CNOOC Ltd (CNOOC), a subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil Corp, is an upstream oil and gas company. It carries out the exploration, development, production, and sale of crude oil and natural gas. The company operates major oil fields in Bohai, Western South China Sea, Eastern South China Sea, and the East China Sea. It operates either independently or in cooperation with foreign partners through production sharing contracts. In overseas, the company holds interests in oil and natural gas blocks in Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas. CNOOC is headquartered in Beijing City, Beijing, China.

Methodology

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