PT Pertamina Hulu Mahakam Completes SWP-G LLP Liquid Debottletracking Project

Head of the SKK Migas Program and Communication Division Hudi D. Suryodipuro. (Photo: Doc. ANTARA)

JAKARTA The Special Task Force for Upstream Oil and Gas Business Activities (SKK Migas) together with the Cooperation Contract Contract Contractor (KKKS) of PT Pertamina Hulu Mahakam (PHM) succeeded in implementing the SWP-G LLP Liquid Debottletracking Project in the Mahakam Working Area, East Kalimantan Province on April 21, 2024.

"The SWP-G LLP Liquid Debottletracking project is an important milestone as the first upstream oil and gas project to be successfully onboarded in 2024 out of a total of 15 projects that we have planned," said Head of the SKK Migas Program and Communication Division Hudi D. Suryodipuro, Friday, April 26.

Hudi said the project aims to optimize the performance of the LLP Booster Compressor which has been installed and onstream since early May 2021.

With the successful installation of the new Pump Liquid Transfer, the project managed to increase production by 5.4 billion cubic feet (BCF) of gas and 14 thousand barrels (kbbl) of condensates. The new Pump Transfer Liquid is able to accommodate a liquid rate of up to 3,600 barrels per day (BPD), an increase from the previous capacity of only 330 BPD.

"Installation of 2 new Liquid Transfer Pump units with a capacity of 2 x 2,113 BPD and 1 Diesel Engine Generator unit with a capacity of 50 kVA is an important part of this project. The success of this project's online is expected to help fulfill the lifting target set in 2024," added Hudi.

Hudi then continued, SKK Migas hopes that the success of the SWP-G LLP Liquid Debottlenecking Project can contribute significantly to increasing national gas production.

The development of upstream oil and gas projects such as SWP-G LLP Liquid Debottlenecking not only provides economic benefits, but also strengthens the country's energy infrastructure and creates new job opportunities.

"SKK Migas and PHM are committed to continuing to work together in maintaining the performance of these projects and supporting the growth of the national energy sector in a sustainable manner," concluded Hudi.

Meanwhile, General Manager of PHM Setyo Sapto Edi explained that the Company continues to maintain and increase the reliability of Company operating facilities to support the sustainability of national oil and gas production and energy security.

We always look for and implement the right innovation and technology in the company's upstream oil and gas operations activities. The SWP-G LLP Liquid Debottletracking project at Mahakam WK is a form of the Company's commitment to implementing the best practices in the national and global oil and gas industry in maintaining the production level of oil and gas fields under management," he explained.

Setyo Sapto Edi also added that PHM is always committed to carrying out oil and gas operations that are safe, reliable, environmentally friendly, and obedient to all applicable regulations and regulations.

SKK Migas targets 15 upstream oil and gas projects to be onstream in 2024, the entire project will provide additional oil production of 46,837 BOPD (oil barrel per day) and additional gas production of 351 MMSCFD (million cubic feet per day) and 192 MT/D LPG.