Billionth Barrel Monument
Monument in Seria, Brunei
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The Billionth Barrel Monument (Malay: Tugu One Billion Barren) is a monument situated at the entrance to the beach along F17 and F18 in Seria, Brunei.[1]
Tugu One Billion Barren | |
The monument in 2022 | |
 Interactive map of Billionth Barrel Monument | |
| Location | Seria, Belait District, Brunei |
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| Coordinates | 4°37′00″N 114°19′02″E |
| Builder | Brunei Shell Petroleum |
| Material | Concrete |
| Inauguration date | 8 May 2004 |
History
Constructed entirely of concrete, it was officially unveiled on 8 May 2004 and fully completes it in July 2015 by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the oil and gas industry in Brunei. This landmark, built by Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP), marks the production of one billion barrels of crude oil on 18 July 1991.[1][2] The monument is located near the S-1, the first well discovered in Seria oil field. The well was discovered by BSP in 1929.[2]
Design
On an elevated square, there are five pipes that form an arch structure that is crowned by a gilded coat of arms. The five pipes are reminiscent of the Five Pillars of Islam[3] and the floor tiles are designed according to Islamic models. The monument features panels along the approach path that depict the history of oil and gas exploration and production in the country. On both sides of the monument, there are oil pumps (functional or not), drilling equipment, and a train locomotive.[1]
