Total's Gas Find off Myanmar Moves Forward
French major Total has successfully appraised the A6 block Shwe Yee Htun-2 discovery offshore Myanmar, completing a major step towards confirming a commercial project, it said September 24. The well was drilled to a final depth of 4,820 metres and encountered 40 metres of net gas pay in a high quality reservoir. Preliminary tests confirm good reservoir quality, permeability and well production deliverability.
Shwe Yee Htun-2 adds to the Shwe Yee Htun-1 (2016) and Pyi Thit-1 (2017) gas finds made earlier on the block. The combined resources are evaluated in the range of 2 to 3 trillion ft³ (57- to 85bn m3).
“This new discovery on A6 block is a major step towards unlocking new gas reserves in an area closely located to the fast growing regional markets. Total’s track record of Myanmar’s Yadana gas field exploitation is a key asset to lead these discoveries to commercial development,” said Total's upstream boss Arnaud Breuillac.
Total holds a 40% interest in A6 block, alongside Woodside Energy (40%, technical joint operator for exploration and appraisal operations) and MPRL E&P Pte (20%, joint operator). Total is to take over operatorship in the development phase.
According to MPR's website, "A6 has brought the nation one step closer towards accessing a long term sustainable energy supply for future electrical power generation needs."