The new licenses cover a total of seven blocks and part-blocks in both the North Sea and the Norwegian Sea. Dana Norway has been appointed as operator for the license in which it holds the largest working interest.
Consequently, Dana Norway has now built a significant portfolio offshore Norway. This includes a 45% stake in the producing Jotun oil field, operated by ExxonMobil, and interests in a total of eight licenses on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) covering 16 blocks or part blocks.
Tom Cross, Dana’s CEO, said: Dana entered Norway in mid-2007 and, in just a short time, we have built a valuable portfolio of assets and opportunities. Our first Norwegian well, late in 2007, resulted in two oil discoveries at Storskrymten and we now look forward to exploring the new licenses we have just been awarded.
