Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-12-22 02:21Core Viewpoint - China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has announced the commencement of production for the Xijiang Oilfield Block 24 development project, which is fully owned and operated by the company [1] Group 1: Project Details - The project is located in the shallow waters of the Pearl River Mouth Basin and relies on existing facilities from the Huixi Oilfield group [1] - A new unmanned wellhead platform has been constructed for the project, which plans to produce 10 wells [1] - The project is expected to reach a peak production of approximately 18,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day by 2026, with the oil being classified as light crude [1] Group 2: Technological Innovation - The newly built Xijiang 24-7 platform is the first unmanned platform in China for oil and gas-water mixed high-temperature cooling external transportation [1] - An innovative temperature control system has been implemented to reduce the impact of high temperatures on subsea pipelines, ensuring continuous and stable production from the oilfield [1]