Thai PTTEP on February 16 confirmed the start-up of natural gas production from Rotan and Buluh deepwater fields in Block H off the coast of Sabah, Malaysia. 

“The project will increase domestic energy supply and add sales volume for PTTEP as planned,” it said. The gas produced from the fields was delivered to Petronas’ floating LNG vessel, PFLNG Dua, on February 6. The project targets production capacity at 270mn ft³/day. 

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The project is operated by PTTEP with 56% interest in the Rotan field and 42% interest in the remaining area. The joint venture partners are Petronas and Pertamina. 

Apart from Block H, PTTEP’s portfolio in Malaysia comprises Block K, SK 309 and SK 311, and the Malaysia–Thailand Joint Development Area which are producing projects; and SK 417, SK 314A, SK 438, SK 405B, SK 410B, PM 407 and PM 415 which are exploration projects. PTTEP through PTT Global LNG Company also holds a 10% equity in LNG Train 9 as part of the larger Malaysia LNG complex in Bintulu.