THE Malampaya Consortium led by Prime Energy Resources Development BV assured it is well on-track on extending the life of Malampaya gas field with the award of a major contract for pipeline installation.
The consortium said the $180-million contract to Switzerland-based Allseas Nederland (Brasil) B.V. entails the installation of the the pipeline and umbilicals that will connect two new wells to the Malampaya shallow water platform.
The wells are scheduled to be drilled in 2025 and will deliver new gas by 2026 under the Malampaya life extension program called Project Sinagtala as it progresses well into the project execution phase.
Project Sinagtala aims to develop phase 4 of the Malampaya deep water gas-to-power project, extending the life of the gas field in accordance with the 15-year license extension granted to the consortium by the government in May last year.
It is expected to increase domestic gas supply and ensure consumers benefit from stable and reliable energy that is accessible to existing and new gas power plants.
According to the Malampaya Consortium, their focus for the execution phase through the end of year is to finalize the detailed well design to become drill-ready and in parallel, further develop the pipeline design to ensure it can withstand all load stress scenarios applicable in the deepwater subsea canyon crossing of the Camago-Malampaya field.
“As a service contractor to the government, we are committed to maintaining high standards of production and exploration that have defined the Malampaya project since its inception in 2001. By increasing our gas supply, we extend Malampaya’s life and sustain our own… Filipino gas, always available and at a stable and predictable price,” said Donnabel Kuizon Cruz, Prime Energy president and chief executive officer, in a statement.
“We are fully prepared to proceed with Project Sinagtala as we have, over the past year, built the required local expertise to successfully deliver the wells and install the required subsea infrastructure,” Cruz added.
