# China’s first in-situ offshore oil and gas expansion platform for 100-meter waters begins operation

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- China News Service, 2026-09-11 10:51 UTC
- Tech
- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-09-11/detail-ihfkanuz5378464.shtml

> China’s first offshore oil and gas in-situ expansion platform for waters about 100 meters deep has begun operating at the Enping 24-2 Oilfield. Using modular installation without halting production, it adds 12 well slots and supports 16 adjustment wells, offering a replicable way to tap remaining reserves at mature fields.