UK awards 24 licences for North Sea exploration with promise of ‘more to come’

Latest licensing round offers cover 74 exploration blocks in North Sea and West of Shetlands

Exploration: The NSTA launched its 33rd oil and gas licensing round in late 2022, with over 900 blocks made available to interested bidders. — Exploration: The NSTA launched its 33rd oil and gas licensing round in late 2022, with over 900 blocks made available to interested bidders.Photo: NSTA

Davide Ghilotti

Acting Breaking News EditorLondon

Published 31 January 2024, 14:37Updated 31 January 2024, 14:48

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