By Ian Walker

LONDON--Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDSA.LN) said Thursday that the Rosmari-1 well offshore Malaysia encountered more than 450 meters of gas column, and said with more potential exploration planned this is a positive indicator for the potential for the well.

"Rosmari-1 is a testament to our ability to successfully drill and build understanding of new geology within our existing exploration heartlands, adding value to our existing assets in Malaysia," Andy Brown, Director Shell Upstream International said.

"We are expanding and rejuvenating heartlands across our exploration portfolio, including in Brunei, Australia and the Gulf of Mexico," Mr. Brown added.

Rosmari-1 is located 135 kilometers offshore in Block SK318 and was drilled to a total depth of 2,123 meters.

Shell B shares closed in London Wednesday at 2,384 pence valuing the oil major at 152.05 billion pounds ($210 billion).

-Write to Ian Walker at ian.walker@dowjones.com

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