Jumelai Project PT Pertamina Hulu Mahakam Starts On Stream Supporting Increased Gas Production

Jakarta, May 23, 2022 - PT Pertamina Hulu Mahakam (PHM), part of the Pertamina Upstream Subholding Kalimantan Region, supported by the Special Task Force for Upstream Oil and Gas Business Activities (SKK Migas), inaugurated the on-stream Jumelai Field development project, part of the Jumelai, North Sisi, North Nubi (JSN) project in the Senipah-Peciko-South Mahakam (SPS) Field, Samboja District, Kutai Kertanegara Regency, on Friday (20/5).

This ceremony marked the gas flow start from the JML1 platform in the South Mahakam Field to the SPS Field. The Jumelai Project on-stream inauguration was symbolically carried out by the Deputy for Operations of SKK Migas, Julius Wiratno, in the SPS Field Control Room. In his speech, Julius said that the estimated gas production from this project is at 45 MMSCFD (million cubic feet per day) and condensate at 710 BCPD (barrels of condensate per day).

"With a fairly large production, the Jumelai Field's production is one of the supports for national oil and gas needs, and Indonesia's economy driving force, especially in East Kalimantan Province," said Julius.

On a separate occasion, the Regional Director of Kalimantan - PT Pertamina Hulu Indonesia (PHI), Chalid Said Salim, conveyed that the Jumelai Project is the first Green Field project from PHM that is operating in 2022.

"This project began to be implemented in June 2020, by the contract signing with PHM's partner, PT Meindo Elang Indah. The Project team achieved about 4.6 million safe manhours and no LTI during the work. This is an extraordinary achievement,” explained Chalid.

From start to finish, this project was carried out under the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it could still be completed properly and safely. "For that, we appreciate all officers who have worked well in completing this project," added Chalid.

In his speech at the inauguration, the General Manager of PHM, Krisna, explained that the JSN Project is vivid proof of PHM's commitment to continue innovating and optimizing in fulfilling national energy needs. "This certainly cannot be achieved without the full support of SKK Migas, PHE, and PHI as the parent company," added Krisna.

"It is estimated that the first onstream of the JUM-102 well on the JML1 platform is 20 MMSCFD. There will be three wells that will later flow into JML1. With the operation of the JML-1 platform, we estimate that PHM gas production will be able to rise to the level of 530 MMSCFD as daily production, moving up compared to the average daily production of PHM until the end of April 2022, which was 494 MMSCFD," stated Krisna.

Currently, the JML1 platform has a design production capacity of up to 45 MMSCFD. With the three platforms planned operation for the JSN Project, it is hoped that they will be able to produce up to 135 MMSCFD of gas and support oil and gas production from the Mahakam WK of 20 percent by 2024.

PT Pertamina Hulu Mahakam (PHM) is a subsidiary of PHI, which operates upstream oil and gas operations and business in the Mahakam Working Area in East Kalimantan. Together with its subsidiaries, PHM and other PHI affiliates are committed to running oil and gas operations that are safe, reliable, compliant, and environmentally friendly. Pertamina is also committed to supporting local governments in increasing the community's capacity and economy through community empowerment programs that are innovative and sustainable. More information about PHI is available at https://phi.pertamina.com. **