Location: Sabah, Malaysia

Depth: ~1,220 metres

Interests: Shell 33% (operator), ConocoPhillips Sabah 33%, Petronas Carigali 20%,

Murphy Sabah Oil 14%

Fields: Gumusut

Design

capacity:

150 kbbl/d

Key

contractors:

MISC Berhad, FMC Technologies, Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering,

Atwood Oceanics, JP Kenny

Key facts

Project development

Development drilling began in January 2008. Early production started at the field in November,

2012. This was ahead of engineers completing the floating production system (FPS) by linking

Gumusut-Kakaps production wells to the Kikeh production facility, the countrys first deep-water

development, operated by Murphy Sabah Oil. This early production is an interim measure to bring

25,000 barrels a day on stream ahead of completing the FPS.

The semi-submersible production facility was secured to the seabed at the Gumusut-Kakap field in

June 2013. In September, the final riser to carry oil and gas to the platform was hooked up.

Shell has operated in the region for over 120 years. Gumusut-Kakap is Shells first deep water

development in Malaysia.

Technology

The Gumusut-Kakap field is the first deep-water opportunity for Shell in Malaysia. Sabah Shell

Petroleum Company is the operator of the development, which will employ Malaysias first deep-

water semi-submersible production system. The field will be developed using 19 subsea wells with

oil exported via a pipeline to a new oil and gas terminal, which will be built in Kimanis, Sabah. The

production system will have a design capacity of 150,000 bbl/d and an expected production of

135,000 bbl/d at peak. Natural gas that is produced along with the oil will be re-injected into the

reservoir to help improve oil recovery.

The project safely completed a record-breaking 23,000-tonne superlift in March 2012, by raising

the platforms topsides 45 metres (nearly 150 feet) above ground while the 17,500-tonne hull was

moved underneath them. The combined weight of the production system is equivalent to 1,200

Boeing 737s.

Environment and society

In Malaysia, Shell continues to run major social investment programmes focused on capacity

building, environmental conservation and community development.

Located offshore Sabah, the Gumusut-Kakap development area is particularly rich in yellow-fin

tuna. Shell and the Sabah Department of Fisheries are working together on a project to enhance

fishing stocks in alternative areas for local fishermen.

Shell is also leading and supporting activities to promote environmental awareness in Sarawak and

Sabah; for example, through the SERASI (environmentally-friendly school competition) and

Nature Education Camp programmes for schools.

Shell also supports research and environmental conservation efforts in Sabahs pristine areas in

Danum Valley and Maliau Basin.

Other programmes focus on young people and education. Shell funds hundreds of Malaysian

university students every year through its scholarship programme. It also supports a programme

together with the Sarawak Education Department that trains welders, helping to meet industry

shortfalls for this skill pool.

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Gumusut-Kakap

Shell has been a leader in deep-water exploration and production for the last 30 years. The Gumusut-Kakap field

offshore Malaysia lies in water depth up to 1,220 metres (4,000 feet) deep. Shell has a 33% interest in this

development.

Related press releases

20 Nov 2012 - Deep-water Gumusut-Kakap field commences production

Related links

Visit the Shell in Malaysia website and learn more about our social and environmental activities in

the country.

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