CommoditiesMedium•26 March 2026•
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CNOOC Ltd Hits Record Production of 777.3 Million Barrels of Oil Equivalent

Key Facts

1CNOOC Ltd reported net production of 777.3 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMboe) last year.
2The company's daily production rate reached 2.13 million barrels of oil equivalent.
3CNOOC Ltd is majority-owned by the China National Offshore Oil Corp.

CNOOC Ltd has achieved a new historical production milestone, reporting a total net production of 777.3 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMboe) for the past year. The company's daily production rate reached an impressive 2.13 million barrels of oil equivalent, driven by successful offshore exploration and development. This record output underscores the operational success of the firm, which is majority-owned by the China National Offshore Oil Corp. The expansion in production capacity is a key component of China's broader strategy to bolster its national energy security. Analysts suggest that while record production strengthens CNOOC's financial outlook, it also contributes to the global supply dynamics of Brent and WTI crude. Investors are closely monitoring the impact of these results on the company's stock performance (0883.HK) and the wider energy sector.