The UK Oil & Gas Authority (OGA) has launched the 32nd offshore licensing round with hundreds of blocks on offer across the main producing areas of the UK continental shelf.
The UK regulator offered 768 blocks or part-blocks in the central North Sea, northern North Sea, southern North Sea and the West of Shetland area.
The round is open for 120 days until the application closing date on 12 November, with awards expected in the second quarter of 2020.