Pertamina EP Sangatta Field Successfully Produces Highest Oil Since The Last 18 Years

Semberah, February 3, 2023 - Pertamina EP (PEP) Sangatta Field successfully produced oil from the SBR-34 natural flow development well of 853 bopd (barrels of oil per day or barrels of oil per day) on January 26, 2023. With this achievement, the Sangatta field's production increased to 2,719 bopd, the highest in the last 18 years.

The General Manager of Zone 9, Andre Wijanarko, said that the company would continue to invest in new well drilling as a strategic step to withhold the natural production decline and maintain oil and gas production levels.

"With this achievement at the SBR-34 well, it is hoped to bring a positive impact and enthusiasm for all workers involved in drilling the upcoming wells. In 2023, we plan to drill 12 wells in the Sangatta field," he added.

To maintain this positive performance, Andre said that maximum synergy would be implemented through a comprehensive proposal preparation thus a strong and flexible development plan can be produced in the volatile conditions.

Meanwhile, the Manager of Subsurface Development Area 2 Zone 9, Budi Darmawan, added that the SBR-34 well was the last drilled in 2022 and the first to carry out production in 2023. This well was drilled to a depth of 1273 mMD and done in less than one month.

Furthermore, Budi added that the increase in production from the SBR-34 well is considered to have a large magnitude and gives a positive nuance to the company's efforts to maintain production levels and restrain the rate of natural production decline. "We apply best practices, innovation, and technology in the company's oil and gas operations to support the national oil and gas production target achievement. This success cannot be separated from the continuous efforts of all Sangatta Field and Zone 9 officers," he concluded.

PT Pertamina EP (PEP) Sangatta Field is part of Pertamina Regional 3 Upstream Subholding, which PHI leads. In running the stream oil and gas operation management and business according to ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) principles, PEP Sangatta Field, with other PHI subsidiaries and affiliates, continues various innovations and technological applications in producing safe, efficient, reliable, compliant, and environmentally friendly energy to realize #EnergiKalimantanForIndonesia.**