China's CNOOC has started production from the Enping 18-1 oilfield in the Pearl River Mouth Basin of the South China Sea.
In addition to fully utilize the existing facilities of Enping 24-2 oilfield, the project teamed up with Enping 23-1, Enping 23-2 and Enping 23-7 oilfield for regional joint development.
There are currently three wells producing approximately 2010 b/d. The project is expected to reach its designed peak production of about 11,800 b/d within the year.
The Enping 18-1 is an independent oilfield, in 90m water depth, in which CNOOC holds 100% interest.