Aker BP makes gas find in Norwegian Sea
Aker BP said July 11 it had encountered a small gas deposit with its Storjo exploration well in Norwegian Sea production licence 261.
Storjo is located close to Aker BP's existing Skarv gas field. It is thought to contain a recoverable gas potential of between 25mn and 80mn barrels of oil equivalent.
Aker BP has a 70% operated stake in PL 261, with 30% held by its partner Wintershall Norge.