Shell Global You are in: Shell Global About us Our major projects Gumusut-Kakap GUMUSUT-KAKAP Our first deep-water project in Malaysia uses advanced Shell technology to safely produce oil from the Gumusut-Kakap field in seas 1,200 metres (3,900 feet) deep. With an annual peak oil production of around 148,000 barrels a day, the platform contributes up to 25% of Malaysia’s oil output. Gumusut-Kakap was built entirely in Malaysia, allowing Shell to share its deep-water expertise to boost local companies and help the government create an offshore industry hub in the country. Read the project press release and see photos on Flickr Gumusut-Kakap - overview See key facts, a brief project history, and learn how Shell has been contributing in Malaysia through environmental and social programmes. Storm-safe in Malaysia’s deep water A highly-skilled mooring team anchors a deep-water platform to the seabed off Malaysia’s coast. Discover high-tech robotics and human ingenuity at Shell. Deeper and smarter for Asia’s future energy See how Shell’s Gumusut-Kakap deep-water project is providing greater energy security for Malaysia and boosting industry expertise in the region. Gumusut-Kakap in numbers Discover an engineering masterpiece in numbers, weighing as much as 30,000 family cars and built using nearly 700 kilometres of steel tubes. Discover Gumusut-Kakap in numbers FEATURED STORIES Learning to drill deeper and more safely Demand is growing for energy across Asia, also for the skills to unlock it. Unlocking energy from deep water We are helping to meet the world’s growing need for energy with oil and natural gas found kilometres below the ocean’s surface. Connect with us More about Shell Who we are What we do Our values Leadership Our major projects UK Modern Slavery Act The Shell brand Can we help? Job search for professionals Shell station locator Shell credit cards Social media Shell apps Shell Global Helpline Site information Accessibility Terms and conditions Privacy policy Cookie policy Fraud and scam alert Contact us