THE well of the Mahakam Block was first discovered by Total E&P Indonesie in 1972. Almost 40 years later its appeal hasn’t faded yet. Its site is 15 kilometers southeast of the Mahakam River Delta, Kutai Kartanegara, East Kalimantan, leading to the waters of the Makassar Strait. This block is in the Bekapai Field, an offshore oil drilling area with vast reserves that captivate investors.

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