Wintershall gets go-ahead for North Sea drilling

Feb. 7, 2012
Petroleum Safety Authority Norway has authorized Wintershall to drill an exploratory well in the North Sea, using the semisub drilling rig Songa Delta.

Offshore staff

OSLO, Norway – Petroleum Safety Authority Norway has authorized Wintershall to drill an exploratory well in the North Sea, using the semisub drilling rig Songa Delta.

Well 35/9-7 will be drilled in production license 418, in 377 m (1,237 m) water depth, and around 139 km (86 mi) from the Flesland airport.

Drilling should last 48-60 days, depending upon the results.

2/7/2012