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 May 5, 2004
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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(If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant
in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): N/A.)
Company Announcement
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Exceptional Price Movement
This statement is made at the request of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong
Limited.
We have noted the increase in the price of the shares of the Company today and
wish to state that we are not aware of any reasons for such increase.
We also confirm that there are no negotiations or agreements relating to
intended acquisitions or realisations which are discloseable under rule 13.23,
neither is the Board aware of any matter discloseable under the general
obligation imposed by rule 13.09, which is or may be of a price-sensitive
nature.
As at the date of this statement, the Board of the Company comprises Messrs Fu
Chengyu, Jiang Longsheng, Zhou Shouwei and Luo Han as executive directors, and
Mr. Chiu Sung Hong, Dr. Kenneth S. Courtis, Dr. Erwin Schurtenberger and Mr.
Evert Henkes as independent non-executive directors.
Made by the order of CNOOC Limited, the Board of the directors of which (other
than Dr. Erwin Schurtenberger and Mr. Evert Henkes, who are in Europe and whom
the Company has been unable to contact) individually and jointly accept
responsibility for the accuracy of this statement.
For and on behalf of
CNOOC Limited
Cao Yunshi
Company Secretary
4 May 2004
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
Dated: May 5, 2004