China’s pioneering deepwater gas field, Shenhai Yihao (Deep Sea No. 1), has hit a major milestone with over 9 billion cubic meters of natural gas and 900,000 cubic meters of oil extracted since its 2021 launch. 🚀 This ultra-deepwater project, located off Hainan’s coast, operates at depths of 1,500 meters—imagine stacking five Eiffel Towers underwater! 🌍💧
Phase II of the project is set to turbocharge output, aiming to boost annual production by 50% to 4.5 billion cubic meters. 🛠️ With 12 new deepwater wells and submarine pipelines stretching 250 kilometers (that’s longer than the distance from NYC to Boston! 🚗), the upgrade could make Deep Sea No. 1 a cornerstone of China’s energy security.
CNOOC, the state-backed energy heavyweight, says the gas field’s proven reserves now exceed 50 billion cubic meters—enough to power millions of homes for years. 🔌💡 As global energy demands rise, innovations like this highlight Asia’s growing role in sustainable resource exploration. 🌏✨
