Statoil gets wildcat nod

The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) granted Statoil a drilling permit for well 16/7-11 in the North Sea.

Located in Block 16/7, the well will be drilled from the Songa Trym drilling facility, to the east of the Sleipner Øst field in the central sector of the North Sea.

This well marks the second exploration well to be drilled in the license.

Statoil is the operator with 50% interest, with partner ExxonMobil Exploration & Production Norway AS (50%).

Map of well 16/17-11. From NPD.

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