Piecing the incoming ..3 Feb 2018 10:59
big news together.
Below is an extract from Malaysian licensing article.
Suggests to me that we could be in contention for new acreage and improved fiscal terms. Forming part of the 6 min rounds in Sarawak.
"The upstream sector is dominated by the national oil company PETRONAS, while the position of ExxonMobil and Shell illustrate the instrumental role the majors have played in the development of Malaysia’s upstream industry. Prior to 1998, only five companies operated Malaysian PSCs, with ExxonMobil, Shell and PETRONAS Carigali dominating acreage positions and production. In recent years however a trend has formed of awarding blocks to new entrants, with the likes of ENGIE, Salamander (acquired by Ophir Energy), Uzma, Octanex, Santos and Thailand’s PTTEP picking up blocks.
The 2016 licensing round opened in October 2015, with nine blocks offered; four offshore Peninsular Malaysia, three onshore Sarawak and two offshore Sabah. The blocks have failed to attract interest as investor appetite is currently low and the package consists of acreage offered in prior rounds. In May 2016, PETRONAS announced an additional seven blocks offshore Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak, to be offered in mini-rounds over six months. According to Wood Mackenzie, the blocks located offshore Sarawak in the Central Luconia carbonate reef play should attract the most interest but potential entrants are looking for new acreage and improved fiscal terms, which may be offered in the 2017 licensing round."
https://thelawreviews.co.uk/edition/the-oil-and-gas-law-review-edition-4/1140335/malaysia