China-Philippines joint exploration on cards for next year

State-owned counterparts could start work next year on contentious South China Sea acreage

Existing gas giant: Shell's Malampaya field on Service Contract 38 in the West Philippine Sea — Existing gas giant: Shell's Malampaya field on Service Contract 38 in the West Philippine SeaPhoto: SHELL

Amanda Battersby

London

Philippine National Oil Company China National Offshore Oil Corp Philippines Calamian Malampaya

Published 21 October 2020, 11:02Updated 21 October 2020, 11:02