VNG cleared to drill offshore Norway

Oct. 9, 2013
VNG Norge has consent from Petroleum Exploration Norway to drill two exploration wells in the Norwegian Sea.

Offshore staff

OSLO, NorwayVNG Norge has consent from Petroleum Exploration Norway to drill two exploration wells in the Norwegian Sea.

The semisubmersibleTransocean Arctic will start work next month on wells 6406/12-3 S and A in production license 586. The program could last 53 days, depending on whether a discovery results.

Water depth at the site is 324 m (1,063 ft).

10/09/2013