Qinhuangdao 32-6 Comprehensive Adjustment Project Commences Production

HONG KONG, March 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- CNOOC Limited (the "Company", NYSE: CEO, SEHK: 00883, TSX: CNU) today announced that its Qinhuangdao 32-6 comprehensive adjustment project has commenced production.

The Qinhuangdao 32-6 oilfield is located at the central north of Bohai Bay with an average water depth of approximately 20 meters. The main production facilities of Qinhuangdao 32-6 comprehensive adjustment project include 4 platforms and 99 producing wells. This project is fully on-stream and expected to reach its ODP designed peak production of approximately 36 thousand barrels per day in 2015.

CNOOC Limited has 75.5% working interest in Qinhuangdao 32-6 comprehensive adjustment project and acts as the operator, while its partner, Chevron China Energy Company holds the remaining 24.5% working interest.

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Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements. The Company cannot assure that the results or developments anticipated will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected effect on the Company, its business or operations.

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