PTT Exploration and Production Public Co. Ltd. (PTTEP) discovered gas in Nangka-1, the second exploration well in Block SK417, covering an area of about 1,540 sq km about 90 km off the coast of Sarawak.
Nangka-1 was drilled to a total depth of 3,758 m and encountered gas pay in sandstone reservoir. It follows the discovery from Dokong-1, the first exploration well earlier this year.
Other PTTEP discoveries made in Malaysia this year include Sarawak SK417’s Dokong, SK410B’s Lang Lebah, SK405B’s Sirung, and SK438’s Kulintang fields.
PTTEP HK Offshore Ltd. (PTTEP HKO), a wholly owned subsidiary of PTTEP, is operator of the block (80%) with PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd. holding the remaining 20%.
