Carigali-PTTEPI Operating Company Sdn Bhd, CPOC, serves as the Operator under the Joint Operating Agreement between PETRONAS Carigali JDA Ltd and PTTEP International Limited (�PTTEPI�) in respect of the exploration and exploitation of petroleum for Block B-17 & C-19 and Block B-17-01 located at the lower part of Gulf of Thailand near the South China Sea.