The blocks, which have been awarded in the 26th Seaward Licensing Round, are the Norfolk prospect – block 12/16b, the Norfolk East lead – block 12/17b and the Badger lead – block 12/30.
The Norfolk prospect – block 12/16b and the Norfolk East lead – block 12/17b are located in the Inner Moray Firth, and North Sea Energy holds a 20% interest in each of the blocks.
The partners of the company on both Norfolk and Norfolk East blocks are First Oil Expro (project operator), Nautical Petroleum and EnCore Oil.
The Badger lead is a gas exploration prospect which contains upside prospective recoverable resources of 162.9bcf.
North Sea Energy holds a 50% interest in Badger lead and its partner on this prospect is EnCore Oil.
North Sea Energy is the operator/administrator of Badger lead through its subsidiary, Echo Exploration.
