0637 GMT - Cnooc's oil production will likely remain robust despite its recently lowered output guidance, Chokwai Lee of Morningstar writes in a note. The recent cut in production targets for 2025-2026 was due to its disposal of the oil-and-gas business in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, which mainly comprised nonoperating interests in projects, Lee writes. This will help Cnooc reduce political risks while maintaining competitive production costs, Lee adds. Given Cnooc's strong track record and project pipeline, it will likely be able to meet current production targets through 2027, which still reflect a robust growth rate, Lee says. Morningstar retains its fair value estimate of HK$23.00. Shares are 0.75% lower at HK$18.48. (kimberley.kao@wsj.com)
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January 24, 2025 01:37 ET (06:37 GMT)
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