China ready to spud third gas hydrate well in South China Sea

More exploration and appraisal activities are needed before commercial development in 2030

Rig of choice: the semi-submersible Bluewhale II drilled China’s first two gas hydrate wells.
Rig of choice: the semi-submersible Bluewhale II drilled China’s first two gas hydrate wells.Photo: CIMC RAFFLES
Published 16 January 2023, 23:33Updated 18 January 2023, 13:19