China’s offshore oil and gas production exceeded 65 million tonnes for the first time last year, according to CNOOC. Photo: AFP
China’s offshore oil and gas production exceeded 65 million tonnes for the first time last year, according to CNOOC. Photo: AFP
China /  Diplomacy

China deploys offshore oil production rig in South China Sea

  • Lufeng 14-4 central platform set to go into operation by end of the year, CNOOC says
  • It will enhance China’s large-scale offshore oil and gas equipment construction and installation capabilities, company says

Amber Wang
Amber Wang in Beijing

Updated: 9:00pm, 20 May, 2021

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China’s offshore oil and gas production exceeded 65 million tonnes for the first time last year, according to CNOOC. Photo: AFP
China’s offshore oil and gas production exceeded 65 million tonnes for the first time last year, according to CNOOC. Photo: AFP
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