Shell has been a leader in deepwater exploration and production for the last 30 years. The Gumusut-Kakap field offshore Malaysia lies in waters up to 1,200 metres deep. Shell has a 33% interest in this development, which has peak production of 135,000 bbl/d.
Key facts
| Location: | Sabah, Malaysia |
| Depth: | ~1,200 metres |
| Interests: | Shell 33% (operator), ConocoPhillips Sabah 33%, Petronas Carigali 20%, Murphy Sabah Oil 14% |
| Fields: | Gumusut-Kakap |
| Peak Production: | 135 kbbl/d |
| Key contractors: | MISC Berhad, FMC Technologies, Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering, Atwood Oceanics, JP Kenny |
Technology
The Gumusut-Kakap field is the first deepwater opportunity for Shell in Malaysia. Sabah Shell Petroleum Company will be operator of the development, which will employ Malaysia’s first deepwater semi-submersible production system, with a production capacity of 135,000 bbl/d. The field, will be developed using 19 subsea wells with oil exported via a pipeline to a new oil and gas terminal, which will be built in Kimanis, Sabah. Natural gas that is produced along with the oil will be re-injected into the reservoir to help improve oil recovery.
Environment and society
Social and environmental responsibility is a central pillar of Shell’s operations. In Malaysia, Shell continues to have a significant social investment programme focused on capacity building, environmental conservation and community development.
A programme run in conjunction with the Sabah and Sarawak Education Departments is specifically aimed at training qualified welders, to meet industry shortfalls for this skillpool. The Shell Traffic Education Programme, first implemented in 1957, sees tens of thousands of students from primary, secondary and tertiary institutions throughout Malaysia participate in road safety education programmes annually.
In the environmental area, Shell has initiated activities to promote and enhance environmental awareness in Sarawak and Sabah; for example, the SERASI (environmentally-friendly school competition) and the Nature Camp programmes for schools. In addition, Shell supports research and environmental conservation efforts in Sabah’s pristine areas of Danum Valley and Maliau Basin.
Current developments
The semi-submersible production system for Gumusut-Kakap field is being constructed by Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering’s fabrication yard in Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia. Development drilling commenced in January 2008 and the field will be using 19 subsea wells with oil exported via a pipeline to a new oil and gas terminal, which will be built in Kimanis, Sabah.
Deepwater milestones
Related press releases
30 Jan 2008 - Shell to co-develop deepwater Gumusut-Kakap field offshore Malaysia
22 Sep 2004 - Shell Malaysia Announces Another Oil Discovery Offshore Sabah
08 Mar 2004 - Shell Announces Important Oil Discovery Offshore Sabah, Malaysia
Related links
Visit the Shell in Malaysia website and learn more about the Shell Traffic Games and our environmental education activities in the country.