Baronia

Baronia Heavy Oil Field Profile

Location and Geography

The Baronia Heavy Oil Field is located offshore in the Baram Delta, Sarawak, Malaysia. Specifically, it is situated in block SK 307, with a water depth of approximately 259 feet (79 meters).

Ownership and Operation

The field is owned by two primary entities:

• Petroleum Sarawak Exploration and Production Sdn Bhd holds a 40% stake.
• PETRONAS Carigali International Sdn Bhd holds a 60% stake and operates the field.

Operator

The field is operated by PETRONAS Carigali International Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), which is the national oil and gas company of Malaysia.

Discovery and Production History

• The field was discovered in 1967.
• Production began in 1972.
• Peak production was achieved in 1978.

Production and Reserves

• The Baronia field has recovered 83.21% of its total recoverable reserves as of recent data.
• The remaining recoverable reserves are estimated at approximately 47.19 million barrels of crude oil and condensate as of 2023.
• The original oil in place was estimated at 202.7 million barrels in 1978.
• Production is expected to continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2049.

Current Production

The field currently accounts for about 1% of Malaysia's daily oil output.

Projects and Developments

An expansion project associated with the Baronia field is the Bakau Non-Associated Gas Development Project, which is currently in the commissioning stage.

Contractors and Companies Involved

Key contractors involved in the Baronia project include:

• Main EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction): KKB Engineering.
• Other contractors: Sapura Energy and Intecorr Consultancy Sdn Bhd.

Product Specifications

The Baronia field produces heavy oil, with specific details on gravity, CO2, and sulphur content available in detailed reports.

Location Coordinates

The exact coordinates of the field are 4.7395° N, 113.7406° E (WGS 84).

Additional Information

• Field Status: The Baronia Oil Field is currently in the operating phase.
• Resource Type: Heavy oil.
• Asset Status: Producing.
• Stage: Production phase with ongoing development projects.