China orders shutdown after leaks at ConocoPhillips site

The Chinese government has ordered ConocoPhillips to halt production at an offshore field in Bohai Bay amid ongoing concerns that production facilities are leaking oil and other fluids. The Houston-based oil giant said Friday it is shutting down the Peng Lai 19-3 field while developing a compliance ...

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