Norway's Petroleum Safety Authority has given OMV consent for exploration drilling in Blocks 6607/3 and 6607/6 in the Norwegian Sea.
Well 6607/3-1 S will be drilled in production licence PL 1016 by the Transocean Spitsbergen to test a prospect named Velocette. Water depth is 475 metres.
Partners in PL 1016 are: OMV (40% Operator), INPEX (40%), Longboat Energy (20%).
According to information on the Longboat Energy web site, the Velocette well will be operated by OMV and is anticipated to be drilled in the third quarter of 2023.
Source: PSA
