One thing China has lacked is oil reserves.
China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced on Monday the discovery of a major oilfield in the eastern South China Sea, estimated to hold up to 110 million tons of oil reserves.
The discovery of the Huizhou 19-6 offshore oil field highlights the future of oil and gas reserves. Production lies in deep to ultra-deep layers. Though exploring oil and gas at these profound depths poses numerous concerns and challenges, China’s latest success in locating yet another reservoir of large-scale potential has been called another breakthrough in a series over the past two years.
According to Global Times, the oilfield is 106 miles off the coast of Shenzhen in South China’s Guangdong Province. Its average water depth is 328 feet. Drilling at these deep to ultra-deep layers will drive the industry forward. But the company acquiesces that it won’t be an easy feat.
China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced on Monday the discovery of a major oilfield in the eastern South China Sea, estimated to hold up to 110 million tons of oil reserves.
The discovery of the Huizhou 19-6 offshore oil field highlights the future of oil and gas reserves. Production lies in deep to ultra-deep layers. Though exploring oil and gas at these profound depths poses numerous concerns and challenges, China’s latest success in locating yet another reservoir of large-scale potential has been called another breakthrough in a series over the past two years.
According to Global Times, the oilfield is 106 miles off the coast of Shenzhen in South China’s Guangdong Province. Its average water depth is 328 feet. Drilling at these deep to ultra-deep layers will drive the industry forward. But the company acquiesces that it won’t be an easy feat.