HONG KONG, Oct. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- CNOOC Limited (the
"Company", NYSE: CEO, SEHK: 00883, TSX: CNU) announced that
Caofeidian 6-4 oil structure in Bohai discovered in 2014 was
appraised successfully and confirmed to be a mid-sized
oilfield.
The Caofeidian 6-4 structure is located in the western part of
Shijutuo Uplift in the west of Bohai with an average water depth of
about 20 meters. The discovery well Caofeidian 6-4-1 was drilled
and completed at a depth of about 3,100 meters and encountered oil
pay zones with a total thickness of about 180 meters. The well
produces light crude oil and production was tested around 5,750
barrels per day. Caofeidian 6-4-1 has set three records in the west
of Bohai exploration area in achieving maximum cumulative thickness
and maximum single pay thickness of oil pay zones, as well as
highest test production in Paleogene clastic rocks.
The successful appraisal of Caofeidian 6-4 structure not only
represents a significant breakthrough after several years of
exploration in the west of Bohai, but also provides important
guidance in oil and gas exploration in similar areas. In addition,
it also helps ensure reserves and production growth in Bohai.
Notes to Editors:
More information about the Company is available at
http://www.cnoocltd.com.
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within
the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding expected future
events, business prospectus or financial results. The words
"expect", "anticipate", "continue", "estimate", "objective",
"ongoing", "may", "will", "project", "should", "believe", "plans",
"intends" and similar expressions are intended to identify such
forward-looking statements. These statements are based on
assumptions and analyses made by the Company in light of its
experience and its perception of historical trends, current
conditions and expected future developments, as well as other
factors the Company believes are appropriate under the
circumstances. However, whether actual results and developments
will meet the expectations and predictions of the Company depends
on a number of risks and uncertainties which could cause the actual
results, performance and financial condition to differ materially
from the Company's expectations, including but not limited to those
associated with fluctuations in crude oil and natural gas prices,
the exploration or development activities, the capital expenditure
requirements, the business strategy, whether the transactions
entered into by the Group can complete on schedule pursuant to
their terms and timetable or at all, the highly competitive nature
of the oil and natural gas industries, the foreign operations,
environmental liabilities and compliance requirements, and economic
and political conditions in the People's
Republic of China. For a description of these and other
risks and uncertainties, please see the documents the Company files
from time to time with the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission, including the 2014 Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on
22 April 2015.
Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this
press release are qualified by these cautionary statements. The
Company cannot assure that the results or developments anticipated
will be realised or, even if substantially realised, that they will
have the expected effect on the Company, its business or
operations.
For further enquiries, please contact:
Ms. Michelle Zhang
Deputy Manager, Media / Public Relations
CNOOC Limited
Tel: +86-10-8452-6642
Fax: +86-10-8452-1441
E-mail: MR@cnooc.com.cn
Ms. Cathy Zhang
Hill+Knowlton Strategies Asia
Tel: +852-2894-6211
Fax: +852-2576-1990
E-mail:
cathy.zhang@hkstrategies.com
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