TotalEnergies to acquire 30% operated stake in Lang Lebah and B14 offshore gas fields

Key highlights
  • TotalEnergies signed agreements to acquire a 30% operated interest in the Lang Lebah and B14 offshore gas fields.
  • The integrated development is expected to unlock more than 6.5 trillion cubic feet of gas (over 1 billion barrels of oil equivalent).
  • Production is targeted to supply Malaysia LNG with a plateau of around 10 billion cubic meters per annum.
  • Post-transaction ownership would be TotalEnergies 30% (operator), PTTEP 25%, KUFPEC 25% and PETRONAS Carigali 20%, subject to regulatory approvals.

Transaction

TotalEnergies signed agreements with PETRONAS Carigali, PTTEP and KUFPEC to acquire a 30% operated interest in the Lang Lebah and B14 gas fields off Sarawak. Completion of the transactions is subject to regulatory approvals.

Reserves and production

Lang Lebah, described as one of Malaysia's largest offshore gas discoveries, and the nearby B14 field are planned to be developed as an integrated project expected to unlock more than 6.5 trillion cubic feet of gas (equivalent to more than 1 billion barrels of oil equivalent) and to supply the existing Malaysia LNG liquefaction plant at a production plateau of around 10 billion cubic meters per annum.

Partnership and stakes

Upon completion TotalEnergies will hold a 30% operated interest in both fields, alongside PTTEP (25%), KUFPEC (25%) and PETRONAS Carigali (20%).

Strategic context

TotalEnergies said the agreements further strengthen its integrated gas position in Malaysia, following its 2024 acquisition of SapuraOMV and an expansion of its partnership with PETRONAS in 2025.

Source: TotalEnergies

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