CNOOC has started production from its shallow-water Lishui 36-1 gas field offshore China.
The field is located 150 kilometres off Zhejiang province in a water depth of about 84 metres.
Lishui 36-1 is producing from four wells hooked up to a platform with output running through a processing terminal.
CNOOC holds a 51% operating interest in the field, with partners Primeline Energy China and Primeline Petroleum on 36.75% and 12.25%, respectively.