Norway AS has received consent to conduct exploration drilling with the Transocean Winner semisub in the North Sea. The consent relates to the drilling of exploration well 16/1-13, and possibly a sidetrack, 16/1-13 A. The well is located approximately 170 km west of Stavanger and is part of production license 338.

The well has the following geographical coordinates: N 58° 51' 17.33", E 2° 15' 17.76". The water depth at the site is approximately 110 meters.

Start-up of the drilling operations is planned for mid-December 2009. The activity has an expected duration of 45 days for well 16/1-13 and 21 days for the sidetrack. Any potential testing of the well will come in addition.

Tags: Lundin Petroleum, Petroleum Safety Authority