Monday, 23 May 2011

Malaysia-Thailand Joint Development Area

Oil n Gas Industry

Malaysia-Thailand Joint Development Area


Located offshore approximately 150km from Kota Bharu and 260km from Songkhla in the Gulf of Thailand, the area is approximately 7,250 square kilometers in size. Geologically, this overlapping area, situated in the northern part of the prolific Malay Basin, is known for its hydrocarbon potential. 


The MTJA prides itself as being one of the world's first to implement this unique cooperation between two countries. This cooperation has mutually benefitted the people of Malaysia and the Kingdom of Thailand.

Joint Development Area 



Area of overlapping continental shelf claimed by both Malaysia and Thailand with approximately 7,250 square kilometers in size, located in the lower part of the Gulf of Thailand near the South China Sea. 

Area agreed by the two Government in 1979 to be jointly explored and exploited for non-living natural resources for the mutual and equal benefits between Malaysia and Thailand.



Contract Area : Block A-18

Contractors
PC JDA Ltd. (50%)
Hess Oil Company of Thailand (JDA) Ltd. (49.5%)
Hess Oil Company of Thailand Inc. (0.5%)

Operator
Carigali Hess Operating Company Sdn. Bhd.


Contract Area : Blocks B-17 & C-19

Contractors
PTTEP International Limited (50%)
PC JDA Ltd. (50%)

Operator
Carigali-PTTEPI Operating Company Sdn. Bhd. (CPOC)

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