Kuching, 1 Oct : Sarawak Shell Bhd (SSB), a subsidiary of Shell PLC, together with its partners, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd (PCSB) and Brunei Energy Exploration, today celebrated the mechanical completion of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of fixed offshore structure works for the Timi Field Development Project.
The ceremony at the Brooke Dockyard and Engineering Works Corporation (Demak Yard) here was witnessed by the Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
The Timi Field Development Project is being developed as part of the SK318 Production Sharing Contract (PSC) with SSB as the Operator holding 75% equity.
The newly completed substructure and topsides will be loaded up and transported to the Timi field, situated approximately 200 kilometres (km) off the coast of Sarawak for installation.
Timi is a sweet gas field discovered in 2018 under the SK318 PSC and located approximately 252 km north-west of Bintulu, and 202 km north-west of Miri.
The Timi development features SSB’s first wellhead platform (WHP) in Malaysia that is powered by a solar and wind hybrid renewable power system, and tied back to the existing Shell-operated F23 hub platform via a new 80 km pipeline.
This unmanned platform is approximately 60% lighter than a conventional Tender Assisted Drilling (TAD) wellhead platform.
Leveraging engineering expertise, early market engagement and driving competitive scoping have resulted in a design that is 60% lighter than conventional designs.
In a press release by Shell Malaysia today, Abang Johari was quoted as saying that SSB has pioneered the oil and gas industry in Malaysia, leading the way in oil and gas expertise, providing job opportunities for Sarawakians and in recent times, leading the way in energy transition.
“This project right here in Kuching, in partnership with a fully owned Sarawakian company, Brooke Dockyard & Engineering Works Corporation (Demak Yard), is further proof of the kind of international-level expertise available here in Sarawak,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of Shell Malaysia and Senior Vice-President Upstream Malaysia, Ivan Tan, said Shell, which has been in operations for over 130 years in Malaysia, is proud to be able to take this next step in a project which is the first of its kind here.
“Timi is powered by a solar and wind hybrid power system, reaffirming Shell’s commitment as a partner in powering progress. This project is vital to us delivering Shell’s strategy and in support of economic growth in Sarawak and Malaysia. I would like to thank PETRONAS, the State of Sarawak and our partners for their support in achieving this important milestone,” said Tan.
The Timi development is designed to reach up to a peak production of 50,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day and will evacuate its gas to the F23 production hub via an 80-kilometer pipeline while supporting the future growth in the central Luconia area, off the coast of Sarawak.
As one of the pioneers in building the country’s energy industry, SSB aims to lead in the country’s energy transition by increasing investment in lower carbon energy solutions, while pursuing competitive and carbon resilient upstream investments.
On 30 August 2021, SSB announced that it took the final investment decision (FID) on the Timi gas development project together with its partners, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd (15%) and Brunei Energy Exploration (10%).
The mechanical completion for the project within 10 months during the pandemic arguably created a record of sorts as the fastest apart from the fact that it features Shell’s first unmanned WHP in Malaysia powered by a solar and wind hybrid renewable power system.
The Timi development concept supports Shell’s commitment towards providing cleaner energy solutions by adopting a solar and wind hybrid power generation system instead of conventional power generation systems that rely mainly on hydrocarbon combustion.
On 5 September 2022, Shell announced investment in Rosmari-Marjoram, a natural gas projectin Sarawak, which will be developed with SSB as the Operator holding 80% equity and partner PCSB with 20% equity. – TVS
