en.Wedoany.com Reported - Prime Energy Resources Development (Prime Energy) is advancing the Malampaya Phase 4 (MP4) project offshore Palawan Island, Philippines, with subsea pipeline installation and offshore construction activities in full swing.
In January 2026, Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. revealed that the Malampaya East-1 well had been successfully drilled and tested. Previously, Prime Energy chartered Noble Corporation's Noble Viking drillship in 2024 to drill three wells in the Malampaya-Camago field, with an option for an additional well. MP4 drilling operations included completing and testing the Camago-3 well, followed by drilling the Bagong Pag-asa exploration well. The Camago-3 well made progress in March 2026. These new wells will support continued production from the Malampaya gas field.
Substantial progress has been made on the subsea pipeline works, marking the first installation of subsea pipelines in deepwater areas of the Philippines since 2000. Allseas' Audacia offshore construction vessel has completed the installation of the Malampaya East and Camago pipelines, connecting the newly drilled wells to the existing production system. The Fortitude offshore construction vessel installed critical subsea infrastructure such as pipeline end terminations, foundations, and protection mats. Prime Energy used hydraulic hammering technology to drive 30-meter-long piles into the seabed at a water depth of approximately 1,100 meters, a technical first for the project.
The SC 38 operator stated: "The latest milestones, from drilling to subsea installation, reflect the steady progress of Malampaya Phase 4 towards full system integration. As offshore work advances, these developments ensure that newly discovered indigenous gas resources can be safely integrated into existing infrastructure, supporting the Philippines' energy security." Umbilical cables will be installed in the coming months. The next phase of MP4 includes commissioning and tie-ins, such as pipeline pressure testing, nitrogen drying, and installation of subsea jumpers.
Prime Energy emphasized: "MP4 remains on schedule to achieve first gas in the fourth quarter of this year. Upon completion, the project is expected to extend the production life of the Malampaya field by approximately six years."
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