Exploration

Operators still keen on UK drilling despite prudence

Analysts say 32nd Round shows companies to still have appetite for North Sea, but focus is moving from exploration to maximising recovery

Down to work: the Noble Drilling jack-up Sam Turner, which began drilling the Finzean well for Total E&P UK last week, the UK's latest exploration well
Down to work: the Noble Drilling jack-up Sam Turner, which began drilling the Finzean well for Total E&P UK last week, the UK's latest exploration wellPhoto: NOBLE DRILLING
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Published 7 September 2020, 07:31Updated 7 September 2020, 07:31