Ren Min Ri Bao Hai Wai Ban·2026-01-04 01:10Core Insights - The "Deep Sea No. 1" gas field, China's largest offshore gas field, has recently completed its 100th oil export since production began, indicating significant operational milestones for the company [1] - By 2025, the total oil and gas production from the "Deep Sea No. 1" field is expected to exceed 4.5 million tons of oil equivalent, comparable to the output of a medium-sized onshore oil field [1] Production and Capacity - "Deep Sea No. 1" is characterized by the deepest operational water depth of over 1,500 meters and the highest formation temperature of 138 degrees Celsius, making it the most challenging offshore gas field to explore and develop in China [1] - The gas field has proven geological reserves of over 150 billion cubic meters of natural gas and is being developed in two phases [1] - Currently, "Deep Sea No. 1" produces 15 million cubic meters of natural gas and over 1,600 tons of condensate oil daily [1] Regional Impact - By 2025, the entire offshore gas field cluster around Hainan Island, including "Deep Sea No. 1," is projected to cumulatively produce over 10 million tons of oil equivalent, effectively doubling the production compared to the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan [1] - Deep sea oil and gas production is expected to be a significant growth driver, accounting for over 90% of the region's new oil and gas output [1]