Pertamina EP, Partner Find New Oil Layer in South Sumatra
Pertamina EP and partner BOSL find a new oil-bearing layer in South Sumatra, with an initial flow test reaching 1,257 barrels per day.
PT Pertamina EP and its partner Bass Oil Sukananti Limited (BOSL) have discovered a new oil-bearing layer in South Sumatra, specifically in Ogan Ilir. The initial flow test conducted on the BNN-6 well in the Bunian structure of the Tangai Sukananti Field revealed a flow rate of 1,257 barrels of oil per day (BOPD) from Layer M, a newly identified hydrocarbon-bearing zone located approximately 1,769 meters below ground.The drilling operation, part of Pertamina EP's Firm Commitment program in Zone 4 Regional 1, commenced on June 5 and culminated in a final well depth of 1,807 meters.
Pertamina EP Regional 1 Partnership Manager Asrin Sarsono emphasized the positive implications of the discovery, stating that it indicates "additional potential in the existing field" resulting from the successful collaboration between PT Pertamina EP and its KSO partner.BOSL General Manager Andri Luthfi Lukman Hakim agreed, noting that the discovery confirms the field's continued economic viability for development.
The well's two other potential layers are currently under evaluation, with additional reservoir and production data gathering scheduled to determine the well's optimal production rate.The news of the discovery was welcomed by SKK Migas South Sumatra representative Bambang Dwi Djanuarto, who urged for the results to be followed up and for increased exploration and field development efforts.
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