Aker BP granted North Sea drilling permit

Aker BP ASA has been granted a permit from the Norwegian Offshore Directorate to drill in the North Sea.

Exploration well 36/4-2 will be drilled in production license 1153 through the Scarabeo 8 semisubmersible beginning in June.

Aker BP is operator of the license with 40% interest. Partners are INPEX Idemitsu Norge AS (30%), OKEA ASA (20%), and Harbour Energy Norge AS (10%).