Project Profile
Location: Qiongdongnan Basin, Western South China Sea
Area: 2,623 sq. km
Water Depth: 90-165 metres
Block 63/16 is located in the Qiongdongnan Basin of Western South China Sea. The block covers a total area of 2,623 square kilometres in water depth ranging from 90 to 165 metres. Block 63/16 is one of the blocks CNOOC offered for cooperation in 2007.
Seismic acquisition was conducted on block 63/16 during 2012.
Operators:
Shell: Operator with 49% interest
CNOOC: 51% working interest