LONDON (Indonesia Today) – Salamander Energy Plc will drill four development wells at Greater Kerendan Block for the rest of 2012 and expects these wells should provide sufficient gas geed for PLN.
The forestry permits for the exploration wells at West Kerendan are expected to be received imminently and drilling is due to commence early in 2013 upon completion of development well drilling.
PLN is currently tendering the construction of the Kerendan power plant and it is anticipated PLN will be ready to start receiving gas in the first half of 2014.
On other prospects, the South Kecapi well at North Kutei Block is expected to spud by end 2012.
Meanwhile, Salamander is working on a plan of development for Tutung Field at Bontang PSC for gas condensate field for submission to Indonesian authorities.
Compression facilities at Kambuna Field have been successfully installed earlier this year and will maintain the productive life of the field into 2013. (ferdi@theindonesiatoday.com)