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[Aung Zaya]

Fifth gas discovery in Myanmar offshore Block A-6
CHAN MYA HTWE 24 SEP 2018

A deepwater offshore oil rig and accompanying support vessel. Photo - EPA



Appraisal well Shwe Yee Htun-2 has been successfully drilled with formation evaluation results indicating a gas column and net pay thickness that substantially exceeds prior expectations, according to MRPL E&P.

The domestic oil and gas firm said this equates to a track record amounting to 100-percent success with five gas discoveries achieved in five wells drilled in Myanmar offshore Block A-6.




The Shwe Yee Htun-2, an appraisal well in offshore block A-6, was tested to be able to produce natural gas, according to an official announcement from the Ministry of Electricity and Energy on September 22.



The well located at about 102 kilometres northwest of Pathein, Ayeyarwady Region, was spudded-in on July 20, 2018 by Dhriubhai Deep Water KG2 (DDKG2) rig.



It reached reached a total depth of 15,912 feet (4,850 metres) in water depth of 7,628 feet (2,325 metres). The minimum total gross gas column based on wireline pressure data from both wells is now estimated to be approximately 787 feet (240 metres). Wireline formation evaluation also indicates that Shwe Yee Htun-2 encountered 131 feet (40 metres) of net gas pay.

This discovery showed a gas reservoir which is larger than expected, the company said. MRPL E&P is its Production Sharing Contract (PSC) operator.



As of September 22, drill stem test results indicate Shwe Yee Htun-2 achieving a flow rate of 50 million standard cubic feet per day of gas limited by testing equipment through a 40/64 choke. The well is now being plugged and abandoned as planned.

‘Our back-to-back ultra-deep water drilling campaigns in Block A-6 reinforces MPRL E&P’s commitment towards unlocking the energy resources.’ - U Moe Myint, MRPL E&P



“This discovery makes a very great potential to go to commerciality. We will have to discuss with JV firms and MOGE. It is extremely promising to go from commercial discovery to development. No new drilling will be made during this year. It is likely in the coming years. To carry on to development stage, negotiations will have to made with both MOGE and JV firms,” U Tint Swe, MPRL E&P’s executive director, told The Myanmar Times.

At this offshore Block A-6, exploring works have been jointly done between the companies – MPRL E&P, a Myanmar company that has 20 percent stake; Woodside Energy, an Australian company that has 40 percent stake; and French Total that has 40 percent stake.



“Our back-to-back ultra-deep water drilling campaigns in Block A-6 reinforces MPRL E&P’s commitment towards unlocking the energy resources necessary to drive further progress in Myanmar; energy resources that are necessary to meet the rapidly growing energy demand not only in our country but also in the Asia Pacific region,” said CEO U Moe Myint.

Among the offshore oil and gas exploration projects, Yadana, Shwe, Zawtika and Yetagun are now in progress. From these fields, a further two new potential blocks have been discovered, according to state-owned Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise.

The ministry will invite international tenders for up to 31 oil and gas exploration fields in early next year.

 

[Devilduck]

Fifth gas discovery in Myanmar offshore Block A-6
CHAN MYA HTWE 24 SEP 2018

A deepwater offshore oil rig and accompanying support vessel. Photo - EPA



Appraisal well Shwe Yee Htun-2 has been successfully drilled with formation evaluation results indicating a gas column and net pay thickness that substantially exceeds prior expectations, according to MRPL E&P.

The domestic oil and gas firm said this equates to a track record amounting to 100-percent success with five gas discoveries achieved in five wells drilled in Myanmar offshore Block A-6.




The Shwe Yee Htun-2, an appraisal well in offshore block A-6, was tested to be able to produce natural gas, according to an official announcement from the Ministry of Electricity and Energy on September 22.



The well located at about 102 kilometres northwest of Pathein, Ayeyarwady Region, was spudded-in on July 20, 2018 by Dhriubhai Deep Water KG2 (DDKG2) rig.



It reached reached a total depth of 15,912 feet (4,850 metres) in water depth of 7,628 feet (2,325 metres). The minimum total gross gas column based on wireline pressure data from both wells is now estimated to be approximately 787 feet (240 metres). Wireline formation evaluation also indicates that Shwe Yee Htun-2 encountered 131 feet (40 metres) of net gas pay.

This discovery showed a gas reservoir which is larger than expected, the company said. MRPL E&P is its Production Sharing Contract (PSC) operator.



As of September 22, drill stem test results indicate Shwe Yee Htun-2 achieving a flow rate of 50 million standard cubic feet per day of gas limited by testing equipment through a 40/64 choke. The well is now being plugged and abandoned as planned.

‘Our back-to-back ultra-deep water drilling campaigns in Block A-6 reinforces MPRL E&P’s commitment towards unlocking the energy resources.’ - U Moe Myint, MRPL E&P



“This discovery makes a very great potential to go to commerciality. We will have to discuss with JV firms and MOGE. It is extremely promising to go from commercial discovery to development. No new drilling will be made during this year. It is likely in the coming years. To carry on to development stage, negotiations will have to made with both MOGE and JV firms,” U Tint Swe, MPRL E&P’s executive director, told The Myanmar Times.

At this offshore Block A-6, exploring works have been jointly done between the companies – MPRL E&P, a Myanmar company that has 20 percent stake; Woodside Energy, an Australian company that has 40 percent stake; and French Total that has 40 percent stake.



“Our back-to-back ultra-deep water drilling campaigns in Block A-6 reinforces MPRL E&P’s commitment towards unlocking the energy resources necessary to drive further progress in Myanmar; energy resources that are necessary to meet the rapidly growing energy demand not only in our country but also in the Asia Pacific region,” said CEO U Moe Myint.

Among the offshore oil and gas exploration projects, Yadana, Shwe, Zawtika and Yetagun are now in progress. From these fields, a further two new potential blocks have been discovered, according to state-owned Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise.

The ministry will invite international tenders for up to 31 oil and gas exploration fields in early next year.

After all these harsh times, this kind of news really give a big relief. Long way to go for our pyihtaungsu.

 

[Aung Zaya]

After all these harsh times, this kind of news really give a big relief. Long way to go for our pyihtaungsu.

yes. bro
that's good that block A-6 is near Ayeyarwady Division not even Rakhine State. so we can hope more gas from other place. we have also potential to get more gas field in rakhine State too. bro

Myanmar Scientist with a big pencil of Russia.

 

[Aung Zaya]

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing inspects Defence Services Heavy Industry (Yangon)

Nay Pyi Taw September 25

The factory terminated car production for various reasons. But now it has resumed its work of producing cars which are required by the Tatmadaw and is striving to support the country in a way. The cost of a locally produced car is much lesser than that of an exported car. So, technological skill must be applied subject-wise to produce quality cars and parts. Moreover, technological skill must be relayed. The factory will be able to produce vehicles with prestige, said Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing at his meeting with staff of the Defence Services Heavy Industry (Yangon).

The Senior General, accompanied by senior military officers of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief, Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Thet Pon and officials,inspected the industry this morning.

At the meeting hall of the factory, the Senior General heard a report on production of fire engines and vehicles for general use and bolts and nuts. In response, the Senior General spoke of the need to produce quality cars at reasonable prices and to run the factory at its full capacity, and looked into the requirements.

The Senior General and party then looked around the factory, inspecting, the assembling of fire engines and general-use cars . The Senior General also fulfilled the requirements.

After the meeting, the Senior General presented cash awards for the staff. The factory is producing 6×6 fire engines, 4×2 water tank trucks and 4×2 boxers . Plans are underway to produce 4×4 fire engines.
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[Aung Zaya]

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[Aung Zaya]

Myanmar, Belarus seek more technical cooperation

By
Mizzima
On Saturday, 29 September 2018
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11th meeting of the joint Belarusian-Myanmar commission on military and technical cooperation on 27-29 September. Photo: vpk.gov.by

Minsk is playing host to the 11th meeting of the joint Belarusian-Myanmar commission on military and technical cooperation on 27-29 September, the Belarussian Telegraph Agency reported quoting Vladimir Lavrenyuk, official representative of the State Military Industrial Committee.

The parties reviewed the current status of the projects and discussed the course of implementation of the activities set out in the final protocol of the previous meeting of the commission. “Both parties expressed satisfaction with the results of the military-technical cooperation between Belarus and Myanmar, indicated that the interaction is system-based and confirmed their mutual interest in the further development of bilateral military-technical cooperation,” Vladimir Lavrnyukl said.

The Belarusian part of the commission is headed by Igor Demidenko, First Deputy Chairman of the Belarusian State Military Industrial Committee. The Myanmar delegation is led by Deputy Defence Minister, Rear-Admiral Myint Nwe.

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According to some sources , Belarus is willing to provide some AD missiles technology with affordable price.. it's comfirmed yet.

 

[polanski]

Try out this beast which can put all Cox Bazar and Chittagong in jeopardy. the best collaboration between China and Belarus. Low cost alternative to SY-400.

https://exoatmospheric.wordpress.com/2018/07/19/belarusian-polonez-multiple-launch-rocket-system/

 

[Aung Zaya]

Try out this beast which can put all Cox Bazar and Chittagong in jeopardy. the best collaboration between China and Belarus. Low cost alternative to SY-400.

https://exoatmospheric.wordpress.com/2018/07/19/belarusian-polonez-multiple-launch-rocket-system/

sure. we can hope this type of system as we have good relationship with both countries. last time we got technology of small gedgets like night vision googles. so if CoC think big , SY-400 or this one is highly possible. bro

 

[Devilduck]

Try out this beast which can put all Cox Bazar and Chittagong in jeopardy. the best collaboration between China and Belarus. Low cost alternative to SY-400.

https://exoatmospheric.wordpress.com/2018/07/19/belarusian-polonez-multiple-launch-rocket-system/

Conventional warhead won't inflict much damage. Huge numbers of missiles will be needed for precision strike on hangers and runway at the same time. Like what the tomahawk did to syrian airbase. How many units you think we need to invest for such strike?

 

[Devilduck]

sure. we can hope this type of system as we have good relationship with both countries. last time we got technology of small gedgets like night vision googles. so if CoC think big , SY-400 or this one is highly possible. bro

Bro you think those night vision stuffs seen on Seals and SOTF are locally assembled ones?

 

[Aung Zaya]

Bro you think those night vision stuffs seen on Seals and SOTF are locally assembled ones?

Nope.bro
Factory is still under construction. Need a few years to get full load. Bro

 

[polanski]

Conventional warhead won't inflict much damage. Huge numbers of missiles will be needed for precision strike on hangers and runway at the same time. Like what the tomahawk did to syrian airbase. How many units you think we need to invest for such strike?

The latest variant of Polonez comes with bigger bang for bucks. It comes with 480KG warhead. The most important factor is CEP just +- 2 meters within 285KM range. Polonez is designed to destroy hardened bunkers, airbases and infrastructures.
It has similar capability like American MGM-140 but one fifth cheaper. two batteries cost less than $150m with guidance, loader and support Vehicles.

 

[Aung Zaya]

MiG-29 SM

Black Squad

 

[polanski]

New Delhi (Sputnik News) – The Indian Navy will set up meteorological facilities for the Myanmar Navy in its bid to counter Chinese influence in the Bay of Bengal. Until now, China had been the leading contributor to capacity building in the Myanmar Navy.



The Navy will also train personnel of the Myanmar Navy to operate the facilities. The decision came on a request made by a visiting delegation of the Myanmar Navy which is in the Indian capital.

An Indian Navy statement said the delegation has been asked to send a proposal to the Southern Naval Command to take up the request with higher authorities.
The Myanmar Navy is also exploring avenues for defense cooperation. The Myanmar Navy officers visited other training/simulator facilities at Kochi, including Flight and Tactical Simulator, Water Survival Training Facility and other training schools, as well as the Hydrographic Survey Unit.

“Towards fostering closer and warmer relations with Myanmar, the Indian Navy has always tried to strengthen defence cooperation with the Myanmar Navy by providing assistance, especially in the fields of training, weapon/ equipment sales and hydrographic assistance,” release said.

To counteract Chinese influence, Indian Navy has expedited collaboration with its Myanmar counterpart. It is likely to supply OPVs to Myanmar. A Damage Control Simulator built by the Goa Shipyard Limited was commissioned last year in Myanmar Navy. Myanmar Navy has chosen Indian sensors for its indigenously-built ship UMS Aung Zeya. For 3,000 ton Kyan Sittha-class frigates, Myanmar Navy has opted for sonar from Indian defense research agency DRDO. The HMS-X hull-mounted sonar is an export version of the HUMSA-NG meant for major Indian Navy ships.

 

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