HONG KONG,Oct. 22,2024 -- CNOOC Limited (the "Company",SEHK: 00883 (HKD Counter) and 80883 (RMB Counter),SSE: 600938) announces today that Xijiang 30-2 Oilfield Xijiang 30-1 Block Development Project commenced production ahead of schedule.

The project is located in eastern South China Sea,with an average water depth of about 98 meters. The main production facilities include a new drilling production platform,with 23 development wells planned to be commissioned. The project is expected to achieve a peak production of approximately 26,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2027. The oil property is medium crude.

CNOOC Limited holds 100% interest in this project and is the operator.

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