The board of CNOOC Limited announced that Zhong Hua, the Chief Financial Officer of the company, has been appointed as the joint company secretary of the company, effective March 22. Zhong will be assisted by Tsue Sik Yu May, the other joint company secretary of the company, in performing his duties as joint company secretary.

Jiang Yongzhi had tendered his resignation as the joint company secretary, effective March 22, to pursue other career opportunities. Jiang confirmed that there is no disagreement with the board and that there are no other matters relating to his resignation which need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the company.