Shell's subsidiary, Sarawak Shell Berhad (SSB), has announced the start of gas production at its Timi platform in Malaysia. The Timi platform is Shell's first wellhead platform in Malaysia powered by a solar and wind hybrid power system. It is also more cost-efficient and lighter in weight compared to conventional platforms. The platform is designed to produce up to 50,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day of gas and will evacuate its gas through a new 80 km pipeline to the F23 production hub. The project supports future growth in the central Luconia area off the coast of Sarawak.
Zoe Yujnovich, Shell's Integrated Gas and Upstream Director, stated, "Timi demonstrates we are delivering more value with less emissions. Bringing the project online is also an example of our focus on performance, discipline, and simplification. It shows our ability to innovate and deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable projects that support a balanced energy transition for Malaysia."
Shell is committed to supporting Malaysia's economic progress and energy transition efforts with competitive and resilient investments. The Timi platform is part of the SK318 production sharing contract, with SSB as the operator holding 75% equity. The other partners are PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd (15%) and Brunei Energy Exploration (10).
This announcement follows Shell Malaysia's previous achievements in renewable energy. The Gorek field, Shell Malaysia's first fully solar-powered wellhead platform, achieved first gas production in May 2020. In 2022, Shell Malaysia made a final investment decision on the Rosmari-Marjoram gas project, which will be primarily powered by renewable energy.
Overall, Shell's Timi platform in Malaysia marks another milestone in the company's efforts to deliver sustainable and efficient energy projects that support Malaysia's energy transition goals.