Shell to relinquish pair of deep-water exploration blocks after failing to unlock commercial resources

Company drilled two wells in blocks 21 and 23 in the Salina basin but results were underwhelming

Ongoing campaign: the Noble Corporation drillship Noble Voyager is currently operating for Shell offshore Mexico.
Ongoing campaign: the Noble Corporation drillship Noble Voyager is currently operating for Shell offshore Mexico.Photo: NOBLE CORPORATION
Published 25 May 2023, 13:47Updated 25 May 2023, 15:00