A history of oil and gas exploration in the central and northern parts of the South China Sea

Wu Jin-Min

Energy, 1985, vol. 10, issue 3, 413-419

Abstract: Marine exploration in the South China Sea dates from 1956. Hydrocarbon exploration can be divided into three periods: local investigation (1956–1965); reconnaissance and discoveries (1970–1979); and thorough investigation and joint exploration with foreign companies (1979-present). A series of sedimentary basins—the Beibu Gulf, Southeast Hainan, Zhujiangkou, Yinggehai, and Xisha Trough basins—were delineated on the northern shelf and slope. Wells drilled in the first three basins have indicated commercial oil deposits. There is great hydrocarbon potential on the northern shelf of the South China Sea.

Date: 1985
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DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(85)90057-X

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