Shell Global You are in: Shell Global About us Contact us Shell in Myanmar SHELL IN MYANMAR Shell is supporting Myanmar turn its exciting energy potential into reality by bringing international expertise and world-class technology to projects in deep-water exploration and natural gas – the cleanest fossil fuel. We are also working with our partners to boost the distribution of our leading lubricant products and are supplying oil products. Watch the video about Shell in Myanmar Contact Us Exploration Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Lubricants Bitumen Shell Trading Social Investment News and Press releases Shell holds equity interest in 7 offshore blocks in Myanmar. This acreage offers an exciting frontier exploration opportunity to apply the advanced deep-water technical capabilities we have built up around the world over the past three decades. We are using leading (deep-water) exploration technologies including advanced tools for acquiring, processing and interpreting seismic and other geophysical data. After completing an Initial Environmental Evaluation (IEE), Shell and its partners started the 3D seismic acquisition programme in Q4 2015. Block Shell MOECO* Wood Side Energy PETRONAS MPEP** Area Sq km Approx. water depth m AD-9 54% (operator) 10% - 36% - 7,798 2,300 AD-11 54% (operator) 10% - 36% - 6,853 2,300 MD-5 90% (operator) 10% - - 6,350 2,100 A-4 45% (operator) - 45% 10% 7,479 2,200 AD-2 55% (operator) - 45% - 8,098 2,300 A-7 45% - 45% (operator) 10% 8,220 2,400 AD-5 45% - 55% (operator) - 10,560 2,600 * Mitsui Oil Exploration Co.,Ltd. Group ** Myanmar Petroleum Exploration and Production Note: Shell took over BG’s interest in blocks A-4, AD-2, A7 and AD-5 after the Shell/BG combination materialized on 15 February 2015. Map of Shell’s offshore exploration acreage in Myanmar. Impact Assessments In accordance with Shell standards, international best practices and recently enacted Myanmar legislation, Shell has undertaken social and environmental impact assessments, named Initial Environmental Examinations (IEEs), in preparation for the activities associated with planned oil and gas exploration surveys in Blocks AD-9, AD-11, MD-5, A-4 and AD-02, offshore Myanmar. The IEEs were informed by public consultations in the coastal areas adjacent to the Blocks. The full reports and executive summaries are available at the links below. Executive Summaries IEE AD-9 (Myanmar) IEE AD-11 (Myanmar) IEE MD-5 (Myanmar) IEE Block A4 (English) IEE Block A4 (Myanmar) IEE Block AD-02 (English) IEE AD-02 (Myanmar) Full Reports IEE AD-9 (English) IEE AD-11 (English) IEE MD-5 (English) IEE Block A4 (English) IEE Block AD-02 (English) Read about Shell Myanmar’s activities in the Shell 2015 Sustainability Report Mr. Graeme Smith (VP Exploration Asia at Shell) and H.E. U Zay Yar Aung (Union Minister for the Ministry of Energy) shake hands in celebration of signing the production sharing contracts between Shell, MOECO and MOGE for deep-water blocks AD-9, AD-11 and MD-5 on 5 February 2015. Kosuke Onishi (General Manager, Asia Business Division 1, MOECO), Mr. Graeme Smith (VP Exploration Asia at Shell), H.E. U Zay Yar Aung (Union Minister for the Ministry of Energy), U Myo Min Oo (Managing Director, Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise) and U Pe Zin Tun (Director General, Energy Planning Department) sign the production sharing contracts in Naypyidaw on 5 February 2015. Visit Global Shell Deepwater page Watch the video about Shell in Myanmar Read the transcript Contact Us Share this MORE IN ABOUT US Who we are Learn about our business and people, and how we grew from a small shop in London nearly 200 years ago. What we do Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies. Our values Leadership Major Projects The Shell Brand Events YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN Deep water Vast resources of oil and gas lie deep beneath the ocean’s surface. They have the potential to support economic growth and help meet the world’s growing energy needs. Energy and innovation How we use human ingenuity, innovation and technology to unlock more, cleaner energy for the decades ahead. Sustainability Sustainability at Shell is about delivering energy in a responsible way to meet the world’s growing needs. Safety We are committed to delivering energy responsibly and safely, preventing harm to our employees, contractors, local communities and the environment. Connect with us More about Shell Who we are What we do Our values Leadership Our major projects 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