Offshore staff

JAKARTA, Indonesia -- Total has made two new gas discoveries in the southern part of the offshore Mahakam block, 45 km (28 mi) from Balikpapan in east Kalimantan.

The East Mandu-1 and West Stupa-1 wells were drilled in 60 m (197 ft) of water depth. East Mandu-1 encountered 164 m of good quality gas bearing reservoirs, while West Stupa-1 hit 72 m (236 ft) of gas.

The two discoveries are to be developed in connection with the development of the Stupa field, which is scheduled for production by 2012.

Total and Japan's Inpex are 50:50 partners in the block.

10/11/2007