The Yacheng 13-4 gas field has recently commenced production successfully, CNOOC Ltd. reported.

The field is located about 72 km (45 miles) southwest of Sanya, Hainan Province, in the north part of the South China Sea with an average water depth of about 85 m (279 ft). This project was designed to share the existing facilities of Yacheng 13-1 gas field and built three new subsea production equipments for overall development. Three development wells also have been arranged. Yacheng 13-4 is expected to hit its peak production of 0.35 Bcm per annum in 2013.

“The successful start-up of Yacheng 13-4 will make a contribution to achieve our production target this year,” said Chen Bi, the company’s executive vice president.

Yacheng 13-4 is an independent gas field in which the company holds 100% interest and acts as the operator.