Agreement Reached for Fishery Compensation Related to PL 19-3 Oil Spill Incident

HONG KONG, Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- CNOOC Limited (the "Company", NYSE: CEO, SEHK: 0883) said today that its parent company, China National Offshore Oil Corporation ("CNOOC"), has reached an agreement with China's Ministry of Agriculture and ConocoPhillips China Inc. ("COPC") to resolve fishery compensation issues for Peng Lai 19-3 oil spill incident. 

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Under this agreement, COPC will put up RMB 1 billion to settle claims of losses related to marine products cultivation and natural fishery resources in the affected areas of the Hebei and Liaoning provinces. COPC and CNOOC will also designate a portion from their committed marine environmental and ecological protection funds, which are RMB 100 million and RMB 250 million, respectively, to be used for natural fishery resources restoration and preservation, fishery resources environmental monitoring and assessment, as well as related scientific research work.

As the non-Operator, the Company will continue to support and assist COPC to deal with the subsequent issues in a proper manner.

Notes to Editors:

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Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements. The Company cannot assure that the actual results or developments anticipated will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected effect on the Company, its business or operations.

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SOURCE CNOOC Limited