China's Newly Developed Deepwater Gas Field Begins Operations
China has officially initiated operations at its newly developed deepwater gas field, marking a significant achievement in its energy sector. This independently developed project is expected to enhance China's energy production capabilities and contribute to its overall energy security.
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The phase II project of China's first independently developed ultra-deepwater gas field, Shenhai Yihao, also known as Deep Sea No. 1, commenced operations on Friday in waters southeast of Hainan, China's southernmost island province.
With this project becoming operational, it demonstrates that China's ability to exploit oil and gas resources in complex environments is among the best globally, as stated by the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), the project's operator.
The phase II initiative has a verified reserve of over 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas and can achieve a peak annual natural gas output exceeding 1.5 billion cubic meters.
The project encompasses 12 deep water gas wells, a comprehensive processing platform weighing over 14,000 tonnes, and five submarine pipelines stretching approximately 250 kilometers, among other infrastructure.
Once fully operational, the peak annual natural gas output of Deep Sea No. 1 is projected to rise from 3 billion cubic meters to 4.5 billion cubic meters, serving as a vital source of gas supply and contributing to China's energy security, according to the CNOOC.
Jiang Ping, general manager of CNOOC's Hainan branch, highlighted that the development and construction of the phase II project took nine years to complete. During this time, builders encountered various challenges, including high temperatures and pressures, and achieved several important technological advancements.
Deep Sea No. 1 is positioned 150 km from Sanya City in Hainan and is capable of operating at depths of over 1,500 meters. It began its operational phase in June 2021.
Ian Smith for TROIB News
With this project becoming operational, it demonstrates that China's ability to exploit oil and gas resources in complex environments is among the best globally, as stated by the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), the project's operator.
The phase II initiative has a verified reserve of over 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas and can achieve a peak annual natural gas output exceeding 1.5 billion cubic meters.
The project encompasses 12 deep water gas wells, a comprehensive processing platform weighing over 14,000 tonnes, and five submarine pipelines stretching approximately 250 kilometers, among other infrastructure.
Once fully operational, the peak annual natural gas output of Deep Sea No. 1 is projected to rise from 3 billion cubic meters to 4.5 billion cubic meters, serving as a vital source of gas supply and contributing to China's energy security, according to the CNOOC.
Jiang Ping, general manager of CNOOC's Hainan branch, highlighted that the development and construction of the phase II project took nine years to complete. During this time, builders encountered various challenges, including high temperatures and pressures, and achieved several important technological advancements.
Deep Sea No. 1 is positioned 150 km from Sanya City in Hainan and is capable of operating at depths of over 1,500 meters. It began its operational phase in June 2021.
Ian Smith for TROIB News
