Chinese oil giant gets green light for high-impact Atlantic Ocean probe

CNOOC International wins approval to drill what will be a closely watched exploration well in a proven oil basin.

Canada probe: the drillship Stena Forth is set to spud CNOOC's Pelles probe offshore Newfoundland, Canada — Canada probe: the drillship Stena Forth is set to spud CNOOC's Pelles probe offshore Newfoundland, CanadaPhoto: STENA DRILLING

Iain Esau

London

Canada Pelles Stena Drilling CNOOC International Americas

Published 29 April 2021, 11:01Updated 29 April 2021, 11:01