Yup we do consume our own crude via PPTSB refinery but very minimal, distribution only covering East Coast area.

This post has been edited by mohdyakup: Jan 9 2015, 10:57 AM

Slowdown in drilling campaign is imminent these days

There are so many subsidiaries in SapuraKencana, and I believe TLO will be their main anchor/cash cow during this slow down in O&G

Forgot to mention, SKE as well

This post has been edited by mohdyakup: Jan 11 2015, 12:09 PM

Three parties prequalified for Kasawari CPP contract

Posted on January 13, 2015, Tuesday

KUCHING: Three parties have likely been pre-qualified by Petronas for the US$1.5 billion Kasawari central processing platform (CPP) contract.

AmResearch Sdn Bhd (AmResearch) noted that the three parties are South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries Co Ltd, a joint venture between Italy’s Saipem SpA and SapuraKencana Petroleum Bhd, and a partnership between France’s Technip SA and Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd (MMHE).

“We understand the bidding is in progress and is currently being evaluated.

“The contract could be awarded sometime in April. Berlian McDermott, a joint venture between TH Heavy Engineering Bhd and Houston-based McDermott International Inc, did not progress beyond the prequalifying stage of this contest,” said AmResearch.

Upstream had earlier indicated that the Kasawari field development is a 30,000-tonne CPP that includes 19,000 tonnes of topsides.

The development also includes a nine-slot wellhead platform, a bridge link, a flare tower, and possibly a central collection platform weighing more than 7,000 tonnes.

AmResearch explained that Kasawari is a major natural gas discovery with over three trillion cubic feet of gas in reserves. First gas is targeted for late 2018 or early 2019, while production is projected at between 500 million cubic feet per day (MMcfd) and 750 MMcfd of gas.

Gas produced from this field will be transported to the ninth train at Petronas’ Liquefied Natural Gas complex in Bintulu, Sarawak.

“This development is the fourth CPP contract to be awarded by Petronas. We expect this to be a very close race, as one of Petronas’ main criteria is pricing.

“This would be especially vital, amid the national oil company’s focus at improving cost efficiency and the group’s recent announcement that it would cut its capex by 15 per cent-20 per cent,” said the research house.

It added that local yards ‘have recently lost out on major fabrication jobs’ due to increased competition from foreign yards. Hyundai Heavy Industries managed to secure the US$1 billion Bergading CPP from US independent Hess, while the US$1 billion Bardegg 2-Baronia CPP for the EOR project from Petronas is also said to have been secured by the group.

This contract would be especially important to MMHE, as its order book has been dwindling due to lack of jobs secured.

MMHE’s order book stood at RM1.7 billion as at September 2014, with only RM323 million contract wins in FY14.

“We understand that the group has embarked on cost cutting measures and has offered its staff severance packages. The last major job won by MMHE was the SK316 CPP awarded in October 2013.”

Read more: http://www.theborneopost.com/2015/01/13/th.../#ixzz3Oin8q7jj

A very good & updated article! Thanks for sharing!

Eversendai Offshore completes keel laying for jack-up liftboats in United Arab Emirates
Posted on January 16, 2015, Friday

KUCHING: Eversendai Corporation Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary Eversendai Offshore RMC FZE (Eversendai Offshore) has recently completed the keel laying for two units of self-propelled jack-up liftboats.
The company in a statement yesterday said this signifies the formal recognition for the start of vessels’ construction even though fabrication of the modules may have commenced months before.
Eversendai Offshore said its vessels are largely built in a series of pre-fabricated complete hull sections rather than being built around a single keel.
Meanwhile, the company noted the event recognised as “keel laying” is the first joining of modular components, or the lowering of the first module into place in the building dock.
Eversendai Offshore revealed that the dual keel laying ceremony was held at its waterfront yard facility in RAK Maritime City, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
The ceremony marked the second major milestone for the two newly built self-propelled jack-ups, respectively named ‘Aryan’ and ‘Arjun’ and scheduled for delivery in 2016 after the premier steel-cutting ceremony in October 2014.
Eversendai Group’s executive chairman and group managing director, Tan Sri AK Nathan said: “We are pleased to note our progress in executing this project as it substantiates our decision to venture into the oil and gas (O&G), petrochemical and process plant construction sectors.
“We look forward to successfully completing this project whilst boosting our efforts and simultaneously intensifying our presence in O&G industry.”
He also said: “We are positive that all our efforts and initiatives that have been set in place would lead to more opportunities for the group to secure new contracts on a global scale.
“We anticipate our foray into this sector to be a significant contributor to Eversendai Group’s earnings in time to come.”
In the meantime, Eversendai Offshore’s senior management as well as representatives from the international classification society, DNV-GL were present to witness the keel laying of both jack-ups.
The company added the self-propelled jack-ups will each consist of a rectangular hull and four 95 metre truss type legs, each with an electric driven rack and pinion jacking system, which will allow the unit to jack up in water depths of up to a maximum of 70 metres.
Eversendai Offshore noted the liftboat’s primary operating capabilities will include a 300-tonne crane, dynamic positioning (DP-2) system, accommodation for a minimum of 150 personnel and is propelled by its own thrusters to a speed of five knots.


Read more: http://www.theborneopost.com/2015/01/16/ev.../#ixzz3Oz0kCdFY

Gas Malaysia is mainly handling distribution for industrial gas pipeline mainly for KVDT distribution, and also PGU gas pipeline. Gases supply by PGB Kerteh, and Gas Malaysia doing the distribution.

KVDT - Klang Valley Distribution Terminal. PGU - Peninsular Gas pipeline Unit.

Gas Malaysia main customer is for energy intensive user like TNB, Perwaja, steel mill, glove maker like Top Glove and Hartalega, etc

Industrial gases distributed by Gas Malaysia are different to specialty gases supplier like MOX Gas, Air Product, Linde, Southern Gas etc. Industrial gas by Gas Malaysia is propane and ethane gas, specialty gas like helium, CO2, O2, liquid nitrogen etc

I'm jumping back to downstream

I miss working at East Coast!

Cari makan bro

Arkema Lychee plant at Kerteh sudah commissioning or belum?

I see. Great.

Kuantan peoples masuk please in this tered liao need your second opinion

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3477821

I heard about Jabor banjir last year - area LPT tu kan?

Gebeng last year ada terputus hubungan jalanraya tak due to banjir?

Balok area seems feasible for me at the moment.

Total E&P Malaysia (TEPM) vacancies

http://www.ohdailyjobs.com/total-explorati...on-in-malaysia/

Exploration Team Leader

Updated: Jan 22 2015
Desired Expertise: Geophysicist, Geoscientist
Experience: 15+ years
Minimum Education: Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Reference Code: tvb2749787
Job Status: Active / Open
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Exploration Team Lead

Our client is a leading multi-national oil and gas operator with an extensive portfolio of assets. As a result of their ongoing success, especially with within SE Asia, they are looking to hire on an Exploration Team Leader to join their team in Malaysia.

This is a fantastic senior level position that will look to report directly into the VP of Exploration. The role will also offer an excellent expatriate package, including competitive monthly salary, bonuses and living allowances.

Qualifications
*BSc. Geology - MSc/ PhD. Preferred
*15+ years of E&P industry experience, with considerable team lead exposure
*Highly familiar with multiple basins and plays in various countries and diverse geological settings
*In depth knowledge of structural setting, petroleum and depositional systems of SE Asia ideal
*Project management, training and mentoring skills

Job Scope:
*Lead geoscientists in exploration delivery team to conduct exploration and new ventures activities in Malaysia
*Geological and Geophysical evaluation and interpretation
*Prospects and leads inventory
*Geophysical operations and data processing
*Work programs and budgets and plans
*Mentoring
*Government relations and PSC compliance

This is a fantastic position that is looking for a high caliber candidate with a wide range of technical skills. If selected, the role would look to offer great career development and a highly competitive expatriate package.

Are you a great fit?

If so, please apply.

http://www.rigzone.com/jobs/postings/52396...Team_Leader.asp

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah has died at the age of 90, according to official state media reports. The state-run press had been reporting for weeks that the monarch was suffering from pneumonia and had been hospitalized. The Saudi Press Agency said earlier this month that the king, who was reportedly diagnosed with lung cancer, was given a breathing-aid tube. King Abdullah had been the official king of Saudi Arabia since August 2005, but he had been running the country since his half-brother, King Fahd, had a stroke in 1996. Under Abdulllah’s leadership, Saudi Arabia enjoyed a number of reforms that allowed for greater freedom and focused more investments on improving infrastructure and education.
His successor, 79-year-old Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz, has been named king, according to official media. He reportedly suffers from dementia.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2015/0...TDB&via=FB_Page

Cari makan bro hehe