Lundin resumes exploration in Malaysia with Mengkuang-1 wildcat
STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Lundin Malaysia, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lundin Petroleum, has resumed exploration drilling in Malaysia with the spudding of the Mengkuang-1 exploration well in license PM307, offshore Malaysia.
The well will target hydrocarbons in Miocene aged sands 75 km to the northwest of Bertam field, which is operated by Lundin Malaysia.
Mengkuang-1 will be drilled with the West Prospero jackup to a total depth of approximately 1,300 m below mean sea level. The drilling of the well is expected to take approximately 30 days.
Lundin Malaysia holds a 75% working interest in PM307. Its partner is PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd with a 25% working interest.
Lundin Malaysia operates six blocks in Malaysia, namely PM307, PM319, PM308A, PM308B, PM328 and SB307/308.
