The Timi field, a natural gas discovery sanctioned offshore Malaysia, is set to feature the nation’s first wellhead platform powered by a solar and wind system, according to Royal Dutch Shell plc.

Shell Update

Shell subsidiary Sarawak Shell Berhad (SSB) announced a final investment decision for the sweet gas field discovered in 2018. 

As designed, Timi could produce up to 50,000 boe/d.

“Timi, which is powered by a solar and wind hybrid power system, demonstrates Shell’s capabilities to innovate and deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable projects, in line with our commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 in step with society,” said Shell Upstream director Wael Sawan. 

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