Breiflabb search under way

The semisubmersible Borgland Dolphin has started drilling the Breiflabb prospect in license PL 416 in the Norwegian North Sea.

Jun 28th, 2011

Offshore staff

OSLO, Norway – The semisubmersible Borgland Dolphin has started drilling the Breiflabb prospect in license PL 416 in the Norwegian North Sea.

E.ON Ruhrgas is operating the well, in partnership with Det norske oljeselskap and Rocksource.

06/28/2011

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