Visita al campo petrolífero de Seria

Informaciones generales

Destino	Categoría
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam	Sightseeing Tours

Detalles del programa

Seria is at the epicentre of Brunei's wealth from oil and gas. It was not until 1931 that the first commercial well delivered oil, and now Seria remains the centre for onshore as well as off shore drilling. This tour will introduce you to Brunei's significant natural resources. The gas and oil that underpins the country's financial stability, as well as the forest resources that are so carefully managed. The tour involves an approximately 1.5 hour drive to Seria (about 65 km from Bandar Seri Begawan). Stop at the billionth barrel monument shaped like a ring or dome, this monument commemorates the production of the billionth barrel of oil by Seria oilfield.



A "Nodding Donkey" actively pumping oil from underground, whereas for the oil platforms they are visible from the shore. Lunch at a local cafe before visiting the Oil and Gas Discovery Centre, an interactive science centre set up that is aimed to stimulate interest in the petroleum industry and also to spur new explorations into science and technology.



On the return journey to Bandar Seri Begawan, visit the Brunei LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) Plant in Lumut. Completed in 1972, the plant was the first in the Western Pacific and this project pioneered the large-scale liquefaction and transportation of natural gas, helping to establish LNG as a global energy source.



Meeting/pick-up point: Pick-up at hotel.

Duration: Six hours.

Start/opening time: At 10.30am.

Languages: English.

Others: Dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, especially outside major cities. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees.