PTTEP discovers gas offshore Malaysia

Feb. 24, 2021
PTT Exploration and Production Public Co. Ltd. (PTTEP), through subsidiary PTTEP HK Offshore Ltd. (Malaysia Branch) (PTTEP HKO), discovered gas in Block SK417, 90 km off the coast of Sarawak, Malaysia.

PTT Exploration and Production Public Co. Ltd. (PTTEP), through subsidiary PTTEP HK Offshore Ltd. (Malaysia Branch) (PTTEP HKO), discovered gas in Block SK417, 90 km off the coast of Sarawak, Malaysia.

Dokong-1, the first exploration well in the block, was drilled in November 2020, targeting gas in the sandstone reservoir. The well was drilled to 3,810 m TD and encountered over 80 m of gas column. The second exploration well will be drilled in the middle of this year as part of the exploration campaign.

Apart from SK417, PTTEP’s portfolio in Malaysia includes Block H, Block K, SK309, SK311, and Malaysia–Thailand Joint Development Area (MTJDA), all under production. Also included are SK410B, SK314A, SK438, SK405B, PM407, and PM415, all under exploration.

PTTEP HKO is operator in the block (80%). PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd holds the remaining share.