Huan Qiu Wang·2025-04-22 02:00Core Viewpoint - China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has achieved a significant milestone by completing a deepwater drilling operation in southern China in just 11.5 days, setting a new record for drilling cycles at depths of 3500-4000 meters, which demonstrates the advanced capabilities of China's independent deepwater drilling technology [1][3][4] Group 1 - The successful drilling operation breaks the previous record and validates the effectiveness of China's complete deepwater drilling technology system, which is crucial for scaling up deepwater oil and gas resource development and supporting the country's goal of maintaining an annual crude oil production of 200 million tons [1][4] - Deepwater drilling is characterized by high risks, high costs, and high technical demands, with CNOOC's technology and operational capabilities being at the forefront globally [3][4] - CNOOC has developed a unique deepwater drilling technology system and lean management model, breaking down drilling tasks into hundreds of routine operations and coordinating various technical teams to ensure safe and efficient operations throughout the drilling process [4][6] Group 2 - Since the 14th Five-Year Plan, CNOOC has successfully developed several large-scale projects, including the Dongfang 13-2 gas field and the Shenhai No. 1 deepwater gas field, which have accelerated the development of complex offshore oil and gas resources and boosted the marine drilling equipment industry [4][6] - The future of deepwater oil and gas development will focus on deeper and faster drilling, leveraging data-driven and intelligent decision-making processes to enhance operational efficiency and safety [6][7] - The breakthroughs in deepwater drilling technology not only improve operational efficiency and safety but also provide a "Chinese solution" for global deepwater oil and gas development, showcasing China's independent innovation capabilities in marine technology [7]