Det norske has recieved Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s permission to drill exploration well 6508/1-2 at the Skaugumsåsen prospect.
The prospect is located in production license PL482 in the Norwegian Sea, south east of Norne. See illustration at the left for location, press for bigger. Det norske is the operator and owns 65 percent.
The well will be drilled with Aker Barents (photo) after termination of the Dovregubben well drilled for Det norske now.
Water depth in the area is 390 meters.
Licensees in PL482:
Det norske (operator) 65%
Petoro 20%
Skagen 44 15%
About Det norske:
Det norske is the second-largest operating company on the Norwegian Continental Shelf both considering number of operatorships, exploration- and drilling activity. The aggressive exploration program is the largest an independent Norwegian company has ever conducted on the NCS. Det norske runs its activities in a safe and responsible manner in close cooperation with the authorities. Det norske will in 2011 participate in over 10 drilling operations as partner or as operator.
Det norske currently employs a staff of around 200. The company`s registered office is located in Trondheim. The company also has offices in Oslo, Harstad, and Stavanger. Det norske is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (DETNOR).
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Source: Det Norske, January 20, 2011; Image: Aker