In APA 2008 the predefined area has been extended with 4 blocks in the Barents Sea, 3 blocks in the Norwegian Sea and 11 blocks in the North Sea compared with the area in APA 2007. The area announced in APA 2008 consists mainly of returned blocks where petroleum activities have previously taken place. The announcement will provide new opportunities to other companies and contribute to a stable level of activity on the NCS.
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