Lundin Malaysia commenced drilling of the Maligan exploration well in Block SB307/SB308, offshore East Malaysia.
The Maligan prospect is in shallow water and lies to the north of a major producing field in offshore East Malaysia. The well will target hydrocarbons in Miocene aged sands.
Maligan will be drilled with the West Prospero jackup rig to a total depth of approximately 1700m below mean sea level. The drilling of the well is expected to take approximately 30 days.
Lundin Malaysia (85%) operates Block SB307/SB308, with partner Petronas (15%). Lundin Malaysia also operates Blocks PM307, PM319, PM308A, PM328, SB307/308 and SB303.
Image: Location map of offshore Sabah licenses/ Lundin Petroleum