Gas Discovery Announced in Offshore Malaysia Block SK417
Drilling Activity Details
Locations
Malaysia
Post Date
Shore Type
Well Name
#1-Dokong
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Drilling Activity Summary
Description
PTT Exploration and Production announced a shallow water gas discovery at the first exploration well, #1-Dokong, in Block SK417 off the coast of Sarawak, Malaysia. The venture was targeting gas in the sandstone reservoir and was drilled to 3,810 m. The well and encountered a gas column of more than 80 m. A second exploration well will be drilled later in 2021 as part of the exploration campaign. Bangkok-based PTTEP is the operator with 80% participating interest and Petronas holds the remaining 20%.
Description
PTT Exploration and Production announced a shallow water gas discovery at the first exploration well, #1-Dokong, in Block SK417 off the coast of Sarawak, Malaysia. The venture was targeting gas in the sandstone reservoir and was drilled to 3,810 m. The well and encountered a gas column of more than 80 m. A second exploration well will be drilled later in 2021 as part of the exploration campaign. Bangkok-based PTTEP is the operator with 80% participating interest and Petronas holds the remaining 20%.