Brunei Offshore Hidden Treasure in the Near Field Exploration- High Pressure Reservoir

Salleh, Md Serudddin (Total EP Paris) | Kabbej, Amir (Total EP Brunei) | Menard, Laurent (Total EP Brunei)


The Maharaja Lela Jamalulalam field (MLJ), located in Brunei Block B, was discovered in february1990 and has been producing oil, gas and condensates since 1999. It is operated by Total E&P Borneo B.V. (TEPB) with a 37.5% interest. The remaining interests in the Block B Joint Venture (BBJV) are held by Shell Deepwater Borneo Limited (SDBL), 35% and Petroleum Brunei ExPro (PBE), 27.5%. Figure 2 MLJ installations layout schematic and Lumut plant Block B is located approximately 50 km offshore Brunei in shallow waters (65m) and comprises the main sub-block (B4) and 2 separated smaller sub-blocks (B6 and B2) located respectively to the South and East. The main subblock contains the Maharaja Lela Jamalulalam field (MLJ) and the production facilities.