In a statement by Petronas on 31 October 2013, it said the first discovery was via the Pegaga-1 well in Block SK320, offshore Sarawak, which is operated by Mubadala Petroleum through a Malaysian affiliate.
The Pegaga-1 well is located about 250 km northwest of Bintulu, in a water depth of 108 meters.
"The operator plans to conduct further drilling to determine the volume of the discovery and the gas quality," the company said.
Its unit, Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd has a 25% interest in the block.
The discovery in Block SK320 proved that there was still hydrocarbon potential in the Sarawak Basin, Petronas said.
The company, together with its production sharing contractors, is actively exploring in the basin through exploration drillings, both in the shallow and deep water areas, as well as acquiring new seismic, electromagnetic and gravity data to unlock the undiscovered potential of the areas.
Several oil and gas multinationals have been successful in their recent exploration drilling in Sarawak with several notable discoveries such as NC3/NC8, B14, Tukau Timur Deep, Kuang North and Kasawari.
Credits: The Star Online
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