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CNOOC Farms-Out to BP for Exploration of Deepwater Block

BP Plc CNOOC Limited
AnnouncedJul 16, 2013
TypeFarm-In/Farm Out
Announced Date
July 16,2013
Close Date
July 16,2013
Transaction Type
Farm-In/Farm Out




Snapshot
Asset/Basin:
{"Pearl River Mouth Basin"}
Location
Region
Asia - Pacific

Country
China


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CNOOC Limited announced today that its parent company, China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has signed production sharing contract (PSC) with BP for deepwater Block 54/11 in Pearl River Mouth Basin in the South China Sea.  Block 54/11 is located in Pearl River Mouth Basin in the east part of the South China Sea. It covers a total area of 4,586 square kilometers with water depths of 370- 2,300 meters.

According to the terms of the contract, all expenditures incurred during the exploration period will be borne by BP. CNOOC has the right to participate in up to 51% working interest in…

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