Faroe Petroleum has gained consents for the drilling of an appraisal well 31/7-2S on the Brasse discovery.
Faroe, as operator has entered into a contract with Odfjell Drilling for the use of the semisubmersible drilling rig, the Deepsea Bergen, for the drilling operations which are expected to start before the end of this month with the earliest spud date being on or around 18 May 2017.
The Brasse discovery is located within tie-back distance to existing infrastructure: 13km to the south of the Brage field platform, in which the company holds a 14.3% working interest and 13km to the south east of the Oseberg Field Centre.
Faroe is the operator of the Brasse license PL740 with 50%, with partner Point Resources holding the remaining 50%.