China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has officially launched the Wushi 23-5 oilfield cluster in the Beibu Gulf, marking a significant step towards sustainable energy production.
The environmentally friendly cluster comprises 46 production wells in the eastern waters of the Beibu Gulf and is capable of producing over 2,000 tonnes of crude oil daily at peak capacity.
Dai Yi, general manager of the Wushi oilfield operation company under CNOOC's Zhanjiang Branch, highlighted the project's commitment to sustainability. \"From design and construction to production, the oilfield cluster adopts environmentally friendly and low-carbon technologies throughout the entire cycle. We have also achieved zero discharge and zero pollution for the water used in production,\" he explained.
One of the standout features of Wushi 23-5 is its use of electricity supplied from shore, significantly reducing offshore gas consumption by an equivalent of 20,000 tonnes of standard coal annually.
The cluster employs a comprehensive production mode that includes oil and gas production, gathering, processing, and sales. Innovative processing technology converts associated natural gas into liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for efficient storage, loading, and transportation.
Deng Yong, deputy general manager of the CNOOC Zhanjiang Branch, emphasized the broader environmental impact of the project. \"Taking the development of the Wushi 23-5 oilfield cluster as an opportunity, we have promoted local green industries, including local fishing-photovoltaic complementary projects and the development of offshore wind resources. This serves as a demonstration for the low-carbon transformation of offshore oil exploration and production,\" he stated.
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China's green-designed oilfield cluster Wushi 23-5 starts operation
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