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Shell Takes Final Investment Decision on Rosmari-Marjoram Gas Project

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Shell has made a final investment decision (FID) to develop the Rosmari-Marjoram gas project, located 220 kilometers off the coast of Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia. The deepwater sour gas fields were discovered in 2014 and are expected to produce 800 million standard cubic feet of gas per day (MMscf/d) starting in 2026. The project will be powered by renewable energy, utilizing solar power and diesel generators as a backup.

Key Takeaways:

  • Shell has made a final investment decision (FID) to develop the Rosmari-Marjoram gas project, located off the coast of Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia.
  • The project is expected to produce 800 million standard cubic feet of gas per day (MMscf/d) starting in 2026.
  • The Rosmari-Marjoram project will be powered by renewable energy, utilizing solar power and diesel generators as a backup.
  • The project is designed to have an unmanned wellhead platform with 240 solar panels, and the onshore plant will be connected to the Sarawak grid system.
  • Shell's subsidiary, Sarawak Shell Berhad, has an 80% interest in the project, with Petronas Carigali holding the remaining 20%.
  • The project's development is expected to deliver a secure and reliable supply of energy while reducing emissions.

Statistics:

  • The Rosmari-Marjoram project is expected to produce 800 million standard cubic feet of gas per day (MMscf/d).
  • The project will be powered by 240 solar panels and diesel generators as a backup.
  • The project's onshore plant will be connected to the Sarawak grid system.
  • Shell's subsidiary, Sarawak Shell Berhad, holds an 80% stake in the project, while Petronas Carigali holds 20%.
  • The project's gas production is expected to start in 2026.

Sources:

  • Shell press release, dated [2022] (exact date not specified)
  • Global Data Point
  • SyndiGate Media Inc. (syndigate.info)

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