Thailand’s PTT Exploration & Production (PTTEP) is having difficulty accessing the Chevron-operated Erawan gas field to install production facilities as planned, ahead of a transition next year. PTTEP is now reportedly “losing hope” of gaining access before next April’s handover due to an unresolved legal battle with Chevron.
Repsol and partner Petronas plan to take a final investment decision (FID) on the giant Kali Berau Dalam (KBD) gas discovery on the Sakakemang Block in Indonesia next year with full production targeted by 2027.
Indonesia upstream regulator SKKMigas today announced that the South Jambi B Block onshore Sumatra and operated by Hong Kong’s Jindi Group has started flowing natural gas.
Australia’s Santos today announced that its large Dorado oil project offshore Western Australia has started the front-end engineering and design (FEED) phase. Santos is also seeking buyers for a share in the development, which has a “very low” carbon dioxide footprint and is expected to initially cost $2 billion.
UK-listed Harbour Energy said it is on track to probe the deep waters of Indonesia’s North Sumatra basin in its Andaman II production-sharing contract (PSC).
China’s CNOOC Ltd today said that the country’s “first offshore large-sized independent deep-water gas field” named Lingshui 17-2 has started production. The development, which CNOOC claims includes the world’s first 100,000 ton semi-submersible platform, underscores the advancement of China’s deep-water technical knowhow.
Singaporean rig builders Keppel Corporation and Sembcorp Marine this morning requested a halt in the trading of their shares pending announcements.
Russian state oil and gas producer Zarubezhneft aims to create a new gas cluster with assets in Vietnam and Indonesia following recent deals involving Premier Oil and Rosneft.
Industry sources report Hess has issued a tender for the provision of turnaround and inspection services at its North Malay Basin project offshore Malaysia.
The eastern Malaysian state of Sarawak, home to the country’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export complex, has awarded its first onshore block to Petra Energy and Uzma, as it hopes to revitalise its onshore oil and gas industry after taking regulatory control from the federal government.
Indonesia is offering six upstream blocks as part of its first licensing round in 2021 with improved terms to help attract new investment. Significantly, investors will have the option to choose between the newer gross-split production-sharing contract (PSC) and the traditional cost-recovery PSC, which the government tried to phase out in recent years.
Eni will work with Indonesian upstream regulator SKKMigas to process and interpret seismic data owned by Indonesia using the Italian major’s proprietary technologies and facilities.
ConocoPhillips is seeking to sell its share in the giant Corridor onshore gas block in Indonesia estimated to be worth more than $1.5 billion. However, given the scale of the project and uncertainties around its future, the US major could struggle to find a buyer.
Pertamina and PetroChina have made a joint proposal to operate the Jabung Block in Indonesia’s Jambi province when the current contract expires in 2023. The move marks a significant turning point, as before Pertamina would automatically takeover key legacy production-sharing contracts (PSCs) set to expire.
Petronas and Hess have agreed amendments to an existing upstream gas sales agreement for fields offshore Malaysia that cements the value of the US-based company’s North Malay Basin assets. This makes any potential divestment process easier as Hess focuses on its prolific acreage offshore Guyana.
Financially crippled Asia-focused upstream player KrisEnergy has finally admitted defeat and filed a winding-up petition to the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands. In response, state-backed Keppel Corporation, the largest shareholder in the Singapore-listed company, appears intent on seizing KrisEnergy’s remaining assets in Asia.
Italy’s Eni is getting ready to prepare a field development plan for its deep-water Maha field offshore Indonesia after successfully drilling and appraising its Maha-2 well.
Oilfield services and technology company Schlumberger has announced an enterprise-scale deployment of advanced digital solutions for Malaysian national oil company (NOC) Petronas, to accelerate the NOC’s field development planning.
Malaysian-listed Hibiscus Petroleum has confirmed it will buy a handful of Southeast Asian assets from Spain’s Repsol for $212.5 million.
Spanish player Repsol has agreed to sell its operated assets in Malaysia and Block 46 CN in Vietnam to Kuala-Lumpur listed Hibiscus Petroleum. Operating the new assets will mark a massive step up for Hibiscus.
TechnipFMC will carry out the engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning contract for the subsea production system, umbilical, riser and flowline (SURF) at Petronas’ Limbayong deep-water development offshore Malaysia.
Malaysian national oil company (NOC) Petronas reported that profit after tax more than doubled year-on-year to MYR 9.3 billion ($2.26 billion) for the first quarter of 2021 on the back of recovering commodities prices and lower costs.
Velesto Energy’s NAGA (dragon) 7 jack-up drilling rig that sunk offshore Malaysia last month while under contract to ConocoPhillips will be abandoned.
Proposed new regulations signal that the Indonesian government appears to have recognised the importance of supporting carbon capture and storage (CCS) schemes. Such regulations will be crucial to encourage major companies, such as BP and Repsol, to invest in significant new upstream production in Indonesia.
Australia’s Woodside is exploring the supply of 50 MW of solar energy to its Pluto liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on Western Australia’s Burrup Peninsular as part of its effort to reach net zero emissions.