CNOOC F03 N1305<02567>&CNOOC F03 N3305<02568> - New Listing

Market participants are requested to note that dealings in the 4.125% 
Notes due 2013 & 5.5% Notes due 2033 issued by CNOOC Finance (2003) 
Limited will commence at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, 27/08/2003 under the 
following particulars:-


Stock Code  Stock Short Name     Denomination     Trading Currency
----------  ----------------     ------------     ----------------
2567        CNOOC F03 N1305      USD 1,000          USD
                                 or 10 units

2568        CNOOC F03 N3305      USD 1,000
                                 or 10 units        USD