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    North Energy takes helm at licenses offshore Norway

    Dec. 2, 2013
    The Norwegian authorities have approved the transfer to North Energy of a 40% operating interest in North Sea licenses 509S and 509BS from Wintershall Norge.

    Offshore staff

    ALTA, Norway – The Norwegian authorities have approved the transfer to North Energy of a 40% operating interest in North Sea licenses 509S and 509BS from Wintershall Norge.

    Both permits contain oil prospects. According to North Energy, a commercial discovery could be tied back to nearby infrastructure such asGullfaks to the north.

    The partners will take a drill-or-drop decision during the first half of 2014. A positive outcome could lead to drilling of an exploration well during 1Q 2015.

    12/2/2013