The Polish energy company LOTOS Exploration & Production Norge has started the drilling of its first operated exploration well on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Exploration drilling on the Skagen oil prospect in production licence 498 in the North Sea began on 9 November.
Located about 32 kilometres north-west of the Ula field, this 7/8-7 S well is being drilled by the Maersk Guardian jack-up to a total depth of 3 115 metres. It will take roughly 65 days to complete.
Lotos is the operator with a 25 per cent holding, while partners Edison, Skagen44 and North Energy each have a 25 per cent interest.
[mappress] November 11, 2012