There are no initial field development concepts as yet, though its proximity to Kasawari, where tendering for offshore infrastructure is under way, makes the tie-in one of many viable options for gas development, according to Knut Mauseth, general manager for development at Shell Malaysia.

Two discoveries were made on SK318 in 2014, one of which was the Rosmari-1 well, which hit a gas column of more than 450 metres.

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