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Pertamina Begins Exploratory Well Drilling in North Kalimantan
Pertamina Hulu Energi Lepas Pantai Bunyu began drilling the Tingkilan-001 exploration well on Oct.
2 in Mangkupadi, Bulungan district, North Kalimantan.
The well is part of the company's exploration program in the Maratua working area.
Drilling is intended to test for hydrocarbons in the Menumbar Formation, based on geological studies and underground data.
The vertical well is planned to reach a depth of 1,574 metres measured along the well, or 1,554 metres vertically below sea level.
The company says new oil and gas resources could help sustain production and support Indonesia's energy security.
Before drilling, it met with local officials, community leaders and residents to discuss the work, coordination and safety; the subdistrict government expressed support.
Drilling will continue toward its planned depth, and the company says it hopes the work will be safe and meet its target.
PT Pertamina Hulu Energi Lepas Pantai Bunyu has begun drilling the Tingkilan-001 exploratory well in North Kalimantan.
The well is in Mangkupadi village, Bulungan regency, and is part of exploration in the Maratua working area.
The vertical well is intended to test hydrocarbon potential in the Menumbar Formation.
It is planned to reach a final measured depth of 1,574 metres.
The company says exploration aims to find new resources and support Indonesia’s energy security.
- Who
- PT Pertamina Hulu Energi Lepas Pantai Bunyu (PHE LPB).
- What
- It began drilling the Tingkilan-001 exploratory well.
- When
- Drilling began on 2 October; the article was published on 14 October 2026.
- Where
- Mangkupadi village, Tanjung Palas Timur district, Bulungan regency, North Kalimantan, Indonesia.
- Why
- The well will test hydrocarbon potential in the Menumbar Formation and is part of the company’s exploration program.
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PHE LPB held outreach with local government representatives and residents about the exploration activity and safety.
PHE LPB began drilling the Tingkilan-001 exploratory well in Mangkupadi village.
- Well
- Tingkilan-001 (TKLN-001)
- Working area
- Maratua
- Location
- Mangkupadi village, Bulungan regency, North Kalimantan
- Planned measured depth
- 1,574 metres
- Drilling rig
- PDSI #21.2, rated at 700 HP
What people are saying
We continue to invest in exploration activities to find new oil and gas resources and maintain the Company’s production sustainability.
Support and synergy from all stakeholders are important to ensuring that Tingkilan-001 exploration can proceed well and safely and benefit the surrounding area.