Aker BP granted drilling permits for three North Sea wells

Aker BP has been granted permits by the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) to drill three exploration wells in production license 272 B in the North Sea.

Wells 30/12-3 S, 30/12-3 A, and 30/12-3 B, all held in a 50-50 joint venture with Equinor Energy AS, will be drilled by the Odfjell Drilling’s Deepsea Stavanger harsh environment semi-submersible.