Bunyu, North Kalimantan – After successfully drilling wells B-2102 and B-2103 in early 2022, PT Pertamina EP (PEP) Bunyu Field, which is part of the Sub holding Upstream Regional 3 Zona 10, resumed drilling the third and fourth wells, that are wells B-2105 and B-2109 which were marked by prayer together for spud wells (3/3/22).

The drilling of this development well is a manifestation of Pertamina's Subholding Upstream Regional 3 Kalimantan commitment to continue investing in maintaining oil and gas production which is important in supporting the achievement of national production targets. The drilling of these two wells is expected to increase Bunyu Field's oil and gas production which currently reaches 4,529 BOPD of oil and 7,951 MSCF of gas. The drilling depth of the two wells is estimated at 2,700 mMD.

PJS Bunyu Field Senior Manager, Agung Setyawan, explained that PEP Bunyu continues to synergize with all relevant stakeholders so that drilling activities can run smoothly and according to the stipulated timeframe.
PEP Bunyu continues to strictly enforce the health protocol in the drilling area by following the company's principle of always prioritizing the HSSE aspect in all oil and gas operations and business activities. Besides, as a form of the company's gratitude for this spud well activity, PEP Bunyu handed over compensation to 50 poor people in Bunyu District in cash and beef, added Agung.

Delegation of Bunyu District, Ahmad Santosa, appreciated the active contribution to the Bunyu community and hoped that drilling activities would run smoothly. Hopefully, the drilling will be successful and smooth in producing oil to increase national production, which (of course) will have an impact on improving the economy in the Bunyu area," he said.

PEP Bunyu Field and all subsidiaries under the management of Subholding Upstream Regional 3 Kalimantan will continue to synergize and collaborate to produce safe and sustainable energy. It is important to ensure that the oil and gas operations can support national energy security and improve the community's economy, especially in Bunyu District, Bulungan Regency, and North Kalimantan Province.