BP and BHP delay Canada drilling plans in further blow to east coast offshore sector

Orphan basin drilling postponed to at least 2023, although CNOOC on track to spud Pelles probe this year

Out in the cold: exploration activities have been delayed offshore St John's, the provincial capital of Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
Out in the cold: exploration activities have been delayed offshore St John's, the provincial capital of Newfoundland & Labrador, CanadaPhoto: AP/SCANPIX
Published 8 February 2021, 12:04Updated 9 February 2021, 12:07