Aker BP ASA has been granted a drilling permit by the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate for well 6405/7-2 S in Norwegian Sea production license 1005.
The exploration well will be drilled in April by the Scarabeo 8 semi-submersible drilling rig.
Aker BP is operator with 40% interest. Partners are Vår Energi ASA (40%) and A/S Norske Shell (20%).