New data confirms ‘great result’ at Shell’s North Sea Orlov well
New data shows promising flow rates at Shell's Orlov discovery in the Central North Sea, though the future of the project is still to be determined.
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UK well-slot: Trio of wells in action in the North Sea
As of 24 February, Westwood Global Energy reports that there are two exploration wells, with one each in the NNS and SNS, and one appraisal well active in the CNS. Since the previous report, one exploration well has completed at Orlov.
UK well slot – All eyes on Alwyn
As of 27 January, Westwood Global Energy reports that there are three exploration wells active, with one in the NNS, one in the CNS and one in the SNS. Since the previous report, one well has completed at North Eigg and one appraisal well completed at Isabella.
Well-Slot: TotalEnergies’ Alwyn East on the way
As of 19 December, Westwood Global Energy reports that there are three exploration wells active, with one in the NNS, one in the CNS and one in the SNS. One appraisal well is currently active in the CNS. Since the previous report, one well has completed at Rockhopper.
Discovery? Shell says Orlov find in UK looks ‘promising’
Shell could be on to the first UK North Sea discovery this year with Orlov.
UK well slot: Shell gets ready to Rockhopper
As of 25 November, Westwood Global Energy reports that there are three exploration wells active, with one in the CNS, one in the NNS and one in the SNS. One appraisal well is currently active in the CNS. Since the previous report, one well has completed at Rockhopper.
UK well-slot: Could Orlov be a hero for Shell?
As of 27 October, Westwood Global Energy reports that there are three exploration wells active, with one in the CNS and two in the NNS. One appraisal well is currently active in the CNS. One well completed at Serenity.
Well-Slot: Trio of active exploration wells in the UK
As of 26 September, Westwood Global Energy reports that there are three exploration wells active, with one in the CNS and two in the NNS. Two appraisal wells are currently active in the CNS. One well completed at Diadem.
UK well slot – Serica and Shell get spudding
As of 24 August, Westwood Global Energy reports that there are three exploration wells active, with two in the CNS and one in the NNS. One well completed at Edinburgh.
UK well slot: Orlov awaits after Edinburgh dud
As of 25 July, Westwood Global Energy reports that there are three exploration wells active, with two in the CNS and one in the NNS.
Shell prepares to move on next Bond well following Jaws defeat
Shell (LON: SHEL) is preparing to drill the latest in a series of Bond-themed prospects with its Orlov exploration well next month, as it looks to reverse a series of North Sea disappointments.
North Sea exploration prospects ‘few and far between’ as Edinburgh well latest to disappoint
As the North Sea’s limited exploration well roster delivers a series of disappointing results, are there any promising plays left in E&P hoppers?