Statoil has consent from Petroleum Safety Authority Norway for exploration drilling in the central Norwegian North Sea.
Offshore staff
OSLO, Norway – Statoil has consent from Petroleum Safety Authority Norway for exploration drilling in the central Norwegian North Sea.
The type GM 4000D semisubmersible COSL Pioneer will drill well 15/8-2 in production license 303 in 119 m (390 ft) water depth, around 250 km (155 mi) southwest of Stavanger. It may also drill a side track.
Drilling should start either in late July or early August 2011, lasting 79-124 days, depending on drilling progress and the outcome.
