Asset Report
East Sepinggan (Merakes) (LNG)
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Report summary
The Merakes gas field is located in the Kutei basin, offshore East Kalimantan at a water depth of 1,370 metres. It was discovered in October 2014, with an initial estimate of gas-in-place of 1.3 tcf. In January 2017, the Merakes-2 appraisal confirmed an upside, and the gas-in-place estimate was increased to 2.0 tcf. Operator Eni fast-tracked the development of Merakes, and the field was sanctioned in 2018. Merakes started production in 2021.
Table of contents
- Summary
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Key Issues
- Recent Activity
- 2020s
- Historical Activity
- 2010s
- Emissions
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Key Development Metrics
- Wells and Subsea
- FPU
- Exploration costs
- Capital costs
- Operating costs
- LNG prices
- Bontang LNG
- Gross Split PSC terms
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- Cash Flow
Tables and charts
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Index MapDetail MapCash Flow (US$)
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PV Table (US$)Summary Table (US$)Split of RevenuesCumulative Net Cash Flow - UndiscountedCumulative Net Cash Flow - Discounted at 10% from 01/01/2026Remaining PV Price SensitivitiesParticipationReserves (2P) at 01/01/2026
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What's included
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