BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 12. SapuraOMV Upstream Sdn Bhd, the operator of the Jerun field in Malaysia, has announced the successful commencement of first gas production, Trend reports.
The field, in which Shell plc holds a 30% equity stake through its Malaysian subsidiary Sarawak Shell Berhad, received a final investment decision for development in 2021.
Located approximately 160 kilometers northwest of Bintulu and 190 kilometers northwest of Miri in Sarawak, Malaysia, the Jerun field features an integrated central processing platform. Gas from Jerun will be exported via a new 80-kilometer pipeline to the E11RB production hub, with subsequent delivery to Bintulu-based customers, including Malaysia LNG. The platform is designed to produce up to 550 million cubic feet of gas per day, along with condensate production of 15,000 barrels per day at peak output.
"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 and remains committed to supporting the country's economic progress and energy transition efforts through competitive and resilient investments, under the stewardship of Malaysia Petroleum Management, PETRONAS.
Jerun is operated by SapuraOMV Upstream with a 40% stake, in partnership with Sarawak Shell Berhad (30%) and PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd (30%).