Shell is gathering information to help it select the optimum development concept for its E6 oil and gas project in Block SK 308 off Sarawak, Malaysia.
The Anglo-Dutch supermajor is playing off two different concepts against each other — a platform-based solution versus a floating production, storage and offloading vessel — each with associated facilities.
Shell has used a platform solution extensively on its Sarawak offshore assets, and sources said it would be logical for the operator to choose this option.
However,
