Shell Finds Gas Offshore Malaysia

Shell on Thursday announced a deep water gas discovery offshore Malaysia.

The successful Rosmari-1 well is located 135 kms 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, the company said in a statement.

“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.”

Block SK318 is Shell operated with an 85% interest, with the remaining 15% held by Petronas.

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