SapuraOMV Upstream Sdn Bhd, the operator of the Jerun field in Malaysia, has announced that first gas has been achieved. Shell plc, holding a 30 percent equity stake in the field through its Malaysian subsidiary Sarawak Shell Berhad, made a final investment decision on the development in 2021.
The Jerun field is situated approximately 160 kilometres northwest of Bintulu in Sarawak and 190 kilometres northwest of Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia. The project features an integrated central processing platform that will export gas through a new 80-kilometre pipeline to the E11RB production hub, with onward delivery to Bintulu-based customers, including Malaysia LNG. The Jerun platform is designed to produce up to 550 million cubic feet of gas per day, with condensate production of 15,000 barrels per day at peak production.
“Jerun was a highly attractive investment for Shell, building on our interests in this important region off the coast of Sarawak, offshore Malaysia, where Shell operates the Timi platform and has the Rosmari-Marjoram project under construction,” said Zoë Yujnovich, Shell’s Integrated Gas and Upstream director. “Gas is an important fuel for Malaysia and the world, providing a secure form of energy for heating, cooling, and power generation. We are delighted the venture has reached this milestone.”
Shell has a long and successful history in Malaysia. Under the stewardship of Malaysia Petroleum Management, PETRONAS, Shell remains committed to supporting the country’s economic progress and energy transition efforts with competitive and resilient investments.
Jerun is operated by SapuraOMV Upstream (40 percent) in partnership with Sarawak Shell Berhad (30 percent) and PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd (30 percent).
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