Lundin Granted Drilling Permit Offshore Norway

The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 7219/12-1, offshore Norway.

Well 7219/12-1, which is located in production license 533, will be drilled using the Leiv Eiriksson (UDW semisub) drilling facility. The permit is contingent upon Lundin securing all other permits and consents required by other authorities prior to commencing drilling activities.

Lundin Norway AS is the operator of the license with an ownership interest of 35 percent. The other licensees are Det norske oljeselskap ASA with a 35 percent interest and DEA Norge AS with the remaining 30 percent stake.