# China makes breakthrough in ultra-deep Bohai Sea gas exploration

https://mins.news/en/item/141918

- China News Service, 2026-11-13 06:46 UTC
- Economy
- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-11-13/detail-ihfmypxx3542341.shtml

> A well in the central Bohai Sea struck high-yield oil and gas in volcanic rock after drilling more than 5,000 meters beneath the seabed, CNOOC said. Testing indicated the well can produce about 800,000 cubic meters of natural gas daily. CNOOC said the discovery opens a new area for ultra-deep offshore exploration.

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