# China starts construction of major offshore oil and gas project for Qatar

https://mins.news/en/item/59071

- China News Service, 2026-09-15 10:15 UTC
- Economy
- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-09-15/detail-ihfkhtke4048309.shtml

> Construction has begun in Qingdao, Shandong, on the $4 billion Qatar BH EPIC project for the Bul Hanine oilfield. COOEC calls it the largest international offshore oil and gas contract by value undertaken by a Chinese company. The project covers more than 60 offshore facilities, 40 subsea pipelines and cables, and platform modifications and removals.