At least eight wells on the cards for latest phase of Tangguh LNG project
UK supermajor BP is in the market for a jack-up drilling rig for its Tangguh UCC project in Indonesia, which is the next phase of its Tangguh liquefied natural gas project in Papua Barat (West Barat).
The $7 billion Tangguh UCC project has the potential to unlock approximately 3 trillion cubic feet of additional gas resources, most of which will be utilised as feedstock for its existing three-train 11.4 million tonnes per annum Tangguh LNG project.
BP last November took the final investment decision on the integrated project Tangguh UCC project that comprises the Ubadari field development; enhanced gas recovery (EGR); carbon capture, utilisation and storage; and onshore compression.
The Tangguh operator has started the tender for a jack-up rig plus related services including equipment, personnel and consumables to drill five development wells on the Ubadari field and three EGR wells on the already producing Vorwata field. The contract workscope also includes an option for drilling on the Ofaweri field, one of six offshore fields that comprise the Tangguh project.
This large-scale contract, which is defined as high-risk, stipulates a minimum local content (TKDN) of 35%.
Prospective drilling contractors or consortia have until 20 February to apply for prequalification documentation.
