Recent UK North Sea drilling activity step change in exploration focus

In the UK, only 26 wells have been started in the first half of 2001, compared to 29 in the first half of 2000. These figures are broadly in line with Arthur Andersen's forecast at the beginning of 2000, that predicted a drop of 23% in exploration and appraisal activity in the UK after each of...

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Published in:Offshore (Conroe, Tex.) Tex.), 2001-08, Vol.61 (8), p.36-178
Main Author: RUSHWORTH, D
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Crude oil, natural gas and petroleum products
Discovery and exploration
Energy
Exact sciences and technology
Fuels
Offshore drilling and production
Petroleum
Petroleum industry
Prospecting and production of crude oil, natural gas, oil shales and tar sands
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Summary:In the UK, only 26 wells have been started in the first half of 2001, compared to 29 in the first half of 2000. These figures are broadly in line with Arthur Andersen's forecast at the beginning of 2000, that predicted a drop of 23% in exploration and appraisal activity in the UK after each of the sector's operators were contacted for their views. (Abstract quotes from original text)
ISSN:0030-0608
2688-3295