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Makassar Strait |
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Makassar StraitNarrow passage of the west-central Pacific Ocean, Indonesia. Located between Borneo and Celebes (Sulawesi), it connects the Celebes Sea to the Java Sea. It is 500 mi (800 km) long and 80–230 mi (130–370 km) wide. It contains numerous islands, the largest of which are Laut and Sebuku. In 1942, during World War II, it was the scene of naval and air battles as the Allies tried to prevent the Japanese from occupying Borneo. |
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| Fuel-x owns a 30% working interest in the Tungkal PSC located onshore Sumatra, Indonesia which is currently on production and a 50% working interest in the Sebuku PSC located offshore Makassar Straits, Indonesia which contains a gas discovery with independently certified contingent P50 resources of 134. Fuel-x owns a 30% working interest in the Tungkal PSC located onshore Sumatra, Indonesia which is currently on production and a 50% working interest in the Sebuku PSC located offshore Makassar Straits, Indonesia which contains a gas discovery with certified contingent resources. IRVING, Texas -- Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) confirmed its subsidiary, Esso Exploration International Limited, was high bidder on Surumana block located in the Makassar Straits off the coast of Sulawesi in the latest Indonesian tender. |
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