The Mako Gas Project continues to make progress towards its launch after the signing of a binding contract for the development of essential infrastructure for the field located in the Duyung PSC, in Indonesian waters.
West Natuna Exploration Limited (WNEL), operator of the block through Conrad Asia Energy, formalized an agreement with PT PAL Indonesia to execute the Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Transportation (EPCT) services of the Conductor Support Structure (CSF), a fundamental element within the development scheme of the gas field.
PT PAL will assume the comprehensive development of the support structure
The contract includes updating the detailed engineering derived from the FEED, the final design of the CSF structure, the acquisition of required materials, the manufacture of the main components, and the transport of the installation to the offshore location of the Mako field.
The structure will serve as a support for the drilling and production activities planned in the initial phase of the project. Its construction is a critical component for maintaining the projected timeline for the start of commercial production.
Mako plans six wells and one leased offshore unit
The initial phase of the Mako Gas Project involves connecting six development wells to a leased Mobile Offshore Production Unit (MOPU).
The marketable gas will then be transported via a pipeline approximately 59 kilometers long and 18 inches in diameter to the KF platform located at the Kakap PSC. From there, it will continue its journey through the West Natuna Transportation System (WNTS) to supply the Indonesian domestic market.
This configuration seeks to leverage existing infrastructure and accelerate the entry into production of the field by reducing construction complexities.
Estimated investment of $320 million
According to estimates previously communicated by the project partners, the total capital expenditure until first gas is approximately US$320 million on a 100% participation basis.
The investment covers offshore facilities, gas transportation systems, and the infrastructure needed to put the gas development into operation.
Empyrean highlights the sustained progress of the project
Gaz Bisht, CEO and technical director of Empyrean Energy, noted that the awarding of the EPCT contract represents a significant step forward for the execution of the Mako Gas Project.
He explained that PT PAL’s participation as a manufacturer with extensive experience in Indonesia helps reduce risks associated with the schedule and strengthens the transition from the engineering stages to the execution phase.
He also indicated that the project is constantly evolving and that the partners will continue working together to move towards obtaining the first gas, considered one of the next operational events in the development of the field.
Source: Empyreanenergy
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