SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For March 20, 2003
CNOOC Limited
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
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65th Floor
Bank of China Tower
One Garden Road
Central, Hong Kong
(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F)
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
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(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.)
Yes No X
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in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): N/A.)
Company Press Release
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Ex-WTO Chief and Industry Veteran Join CNOOC's Advisory Body
(Hong Kong, March 20th, 2003) - CNOOC Limited (the "Company", SEHK: 883; NYSE:
CEO) is pleased to announce today that globally well respected corporate
leaders, Mr. Peter Sutherland, a non-executive Chairman of BP plc and
ex-Director general of WTO organization and Professor Cornelius Herkstroter, a
retired Chairman of Royal Dutch/Shell have joined the International Advisory
Board ("IAB") of the Company.
Mr. Sutherland is a distinguished leader in world trade and commerce. He has
had a stellar career and been recognized globally for his leadership and
achievements in promoting international business and trade. He served as the
Director General of the World Trade Organization from 1993 to 1995. He is the
Chairman and Managing Director of Goldman Sachs International and also the
non-executive Chairman of BP plc. He is serving many global corporations and
organizations in various board and advisory positions.
Professor Cornelius Herkstroter is the former Chairman of the Committee of
Managing Directors of the Royal Dutch/Shell Group of Companies and President
of Royal Dutch Petroleum Company. He spends his entire career in the mineral
and resources industry, primarily with Royal Dutch/Shell group. Since his
retirement from Royal Dutch/Shell, Professor Herkstroter has been focusing on
university teaching and assumes many advisory roles of corporate and
organizations around the world.
Mr. Wei Liucheng, Chairman and CEO of the Company commented: "Mr. Sutherland
is a leading figure in global trade and business, and Professor Herkstroter
lead one of the most respected global energy company. My management and I are
honored to have their advises. Their insights and the insights of other
distinguished members of the International Advisory Board will undoubtedly
help CNOOC Limited better compete in this dynamic and competitive global
energy market. We warmly welcome the two new distinguished members to join
other prominent members of the International Advisory Board. "
Notes to Editors:
CNOOC LIMITED - BACKGROUND
Incorporated in Hong Kong in August 1999, the Company is the dominant producer
of crude oil and natural gas offshore China. The Company is also one of the
largest independent crude oil and gas exploration and production companies in
the world. As of December 31, 2001, its net proved reserves were 1.8 billion
barrels-of-oil equivalents and its net production totaled 261,379 BOE per day.
The Company has interests in 45 crude oil and gas properties in four major
producing areas: Bohai Bay, Western South China Sea, Eastern South China Sea
and East China Sea. The Company is a major oil and gas company in China with
slightly over 1,000 employees. The Company has become the largest offshore
producer in Indonesia after the acquisition of Indonesian assets.
This press release contains statements that are not historical facts,
including statements about beliefs and expectations of the directors of the
Company. These forward-looking statements are based on current plans,
estimates and projections, and therefore you should not place undue reliance
on them. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made,
and the directors of the Company undertake no obligation to update publicly
any of them in light of new information or future events. Forward-looking
statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. You are cautioned that a
number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially
from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Such factors include,
but are not limited to, changes of the PRC's economic, political and social
conditions as well as government policies.
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For further enquiries, please contact:
Mr. Xiao Zongwei
CNOOC Limited
Tel: +86 10 8452 1646
Fax: +86 10 8452 1441
E-mail: xiaozw@cnooc.com.cn
Ms. Anne Lui/Ms. Maggie Chan
Ketchum Newscan Public Relations
Tel: +852 3141-8016/+852 3141-8063
Fax: +852 2510-8199
E-mail: anne.lui@knprhk.com
maggie.chan@knprhk.com
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be issued on its behalf
by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
CNOOC Limited
By: /s/ Cao Yunshi
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Name: Cao Yunshi
Title: Company Secretary,
General Counsel and
Senior Vice President
Dated: March 20, 2003