Natural gas production in Malaysia begins

Yesterday, Exxon Mobil Corporation announced the start of natural gas production at the Damar field off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. With an estimated capacity of 200 million ft³/d of gas, the Danmar field will help to meet rising demand for natural gas in Malaysia.

ExxonMobil subsidiary, ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Malaysia Inc., has a 50% interest in the project. ExxonMobil and joint-venture partner Petronas Carigali Sdn. Bhd. have planned a total of 16 development wells for the platform.

“Damar will help meet increasing natural gas demand in Malaysia,” said Neil W. Duffin, president of ExxonMobil Development Company. Duffin said that the project represents one of several (including the Telok gas development in Malaysia, which began production in March 2013) that would expand ExxonMobil’s global production in the next few years. He added that the company will “remain focused on delivering profitable volumes over the long term”.

Damar was developed under a gas production sharing contract between ExxonMobil, Petronas Carigali and Petronas. ExxonMobil is the operator of the Damar field and Petronas Carigali holds a 50 percent interest.

he Damar startup follows the previously announced.The projects provide additional gas supplies to help meet Malaysia's power and industrial needs and promote growth of the country’s natural gas industry.

Edited from various sources by Ted Monroe

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