Offshore drilling activity in the North Sea is , with some political debate in the UK regarding future licensing, alongside ongoing decommissioning of older infrastructure.
Several exploration and development permits were granted in Norwegian waters, including a specific oil discovery announced on September 11.
In the UK, there is debate about maximizing extraction versus focusing on net-zero goals, with some analysts suggesting more potential in existing fields than previously thought.
Reports suggest that the UK North Sea could hold significantly more recoverable oil and gas than previously estimated, potentially three times more than government figures.
Debate in the UK is whether to maximize extraction of North Sea oil and gas to achieve energy independence and potentially support the economy.
The process of decommissioning older offshore installations and pipelines is ongoing in the UK, with some structures being removed and others left in situ for recycling or disposal.
In early September, a deep drilling screening direction was issued for BP’s Mungo field, signaling continued activity, though its accessibility for users of assistive technology is limited.
note by Alessandro Bazzoni