Petronas Carigali Sarawak Bhd this week launched the first onshore oil production in Sarawak in 50 years via its SK408-P1 well within the SK10 concession close to Marudi. This pilot initiative aims to determine viable flow rates and trial enhanced-recovery methods before a potential full-scale development.

Initial production is expected at about 2,000 barrels per day from the sole appraisal well. In the coming months, Petronas plans to drill an additional four wells in SK10 to boost output to around 10,000 barrels daily. All produced crude will be conveyed via a 10-km pipeline to the Miri Central Processing Facility for stabilization prior to being shipped to domestic and export markets.

Discovered over a century ago, the SK10 field is estimated to hold 14 million barrels of recoverable oil but remained largely undeveloped. Petronas has allocated approximately RM1 billion to construct a compact surface facility, lay pipelines and implement water-alternating-gas injection to enhance recovery throughout the project’s anticipated 20-plus-year lifespan.

“This achievement opens a new era for onshore oil in Sarawak,” stated a Carigali representative. “We’re showcasing a cost-effective approach to developing mature fields while creating jobs and supporting local services.”

The Sarawak government, as a co-owner of the venture, noted that SK10’s revenue and job opportunities will advance the state’s energy-sector objectives and foster broader economic growth in the region.

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