Where can we find Malampaya?
Palawan Island
The Malampaya field is located 80km off the coast of Palawan Island, in the Republic of the Philippines.
Does Malampaya have oil?
Malampaya oil is high in hydrogen sulfide and would require treatment on an FPSO. Associated gas would be tied into the Malampaya production platform and then exported by the existing 504-km pipeline to Batangas. Malampaya field is 50 km northwest of Palawan Island and 600 km southwest of Manila.
What is Malampaya platform?
The Malampaya deep-water gas-to-power project in the West Philippine Sea provides sufficient natural gas to generate up to 45% of the power required by Luzon, the largest island of the Philippines. The gas supplied feeds three power stations with a generating capacity of 2,700 MW.
Who owns Malampaya gas field?
The field was developed and currently operated by Shell Philippines Exploration B.V. (SPEX), under the Royal Dutch Shell; with joint venture partners – Chevron Malampaya LLC and Philippine National Oil Company Exploration Corporation. On November 13, 2019, the Dennis Uy-led Udenna Corp.
What produces Malampaya?
The Malampaya Deepwater Gas-to-Power project utilizes state-of-the-art technology to extract natural gas and condensate from the depths of the Palawan basin. It then processes the gas in a nearby shallow water production platform and transports it across three provinces through a 504-km (313-mile) underwater pipeline.
Where is the biggest oil and gas field in the Philippines?
| Alegria oil field | |
|---|---|
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas |
| Location | Alegria, Cebu |
| Offshore/onshore | Onshore |
Is Malampaya a power plant?
A Story of Power Since it began commercial operations in 2001, the Malampaya project has produced cleaner-burning natural gas which supplies five power plants in Luzon, the country’s largest island, with a combined capacity of 3,200 megawatts.
What is the timeframe for Malampaya?
between 2026 and 2029
“The life of Malampaya is anywhere between 2026 and 2029,” Romero said noting that within that range, Shell cannot just give an exact date when production decline or depletion will happen.
Is Dennis Uy Filipino?
Dennis Ang Uy (born September 26, 1973) is a Chinese-Filipino businessman and diplomat who is a native of Davao City and is the founder of Udenna Corporation which has stakes in various businesses including Phoenix Petroleum.
What fossil fuel is in Malampaya?
Is Philippines rich in natural gas?
Gas Reserves in the Philippines The Philippines holds 3.48 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of proven gas reserves as of 2017, ranking 50th in the world and accounting for about 0.050% of the world’s total natural gas reserves of 6,923 Tcf. The Philippines has proven reserves equivalent to 31.4 times its annual consumption.
