Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-05-22 02:16Core Insights - China's first offshore CCUS project has been officially put into operation at the Enping 15-1 platform in the Pearl River Mouth Basin, marking a significant advancement in carbon capture, utilization, and storage technology in the country [1][2] - The project aims to inject carbon dioxide at an initial rate of 8 tons per hour into underground reservoirs, which will not only enhance oil production but also achieve carbon dioxide storage [1] - Over the next decade, the project is expected to scale up to inject over 1 million tons of carbon dioxide and drive an increase in oil production by 200,000 tons [1] Company Developments - China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has initiated the Enping 15-1 oil field CCUS project at the end of 2023, with the first offshore CCUS well officially starting drilling in March 2023 [2] - CNOOC has established itself as a leader in offshore CCS and CCUS demonstration projects in China, having developed over 10 pioneering technologies in the field [2] - As of June 2023, the Enping 15-1 oil field CCUS demonstration project has cumulatively injected nearly 200,000 tons of carbon dioxide [2] Industry Context - CCUS technology is becoming an essential method for low-carbon and efficient development of fossil energy, with a growing global focus on this area [2] - Currently, there are 65 commercial CCUS projects worldwide, predominantly onshore, indicating a significant opportunity for offshore projects [2] - The geological conditions in China's offshore sedimentary basins are favorable for carbon dioxide storage, with a potential storage capacity estimated at 25.8 billion tons according to the Ministry of Natural Resources [2]