Shell announces Malaysia deep-water gas discovery
The Hague, 17 April, 2014. Shell today announced an exploration discovery
offshore Malaysia. The successful `Rosmari-1' well is located 135 kilometres
offshore in Block SK318, and was drilled to a total depth of 2,123 metres. The
well encountered more than 450 metres of gas column. With further exploration
planned, the finding is a positive indicator of the gas potential in an area of
strategic interest for Shell.
"Rosmari-1 is a testament to our ability to successfully drill and build
understanding of new geology within our existing exploration heartlands, adding
value to our existing assets in Malaysia," said Andy Brown, Director Shell
Upstream International. "We are expanding and rejuvenating heartlands across
our exploration portfolio, including in Brunei, Australia and the Gulf of
Mexico."
"This adds to Shell's sequence of recent exploration successes in Malaysia,
with these discoveries expanding the company's heartlands positions," said Iain
Lo, Chairman Shell Malaysia.
Block SK318 is Shell operated with an 85% interest, with the remaining 15% held
by PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd.
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