Valiant reported that drilling operations have completed on the Zapffe exploration prospect (Valiant, 10%), located in PL518 in the Norwegian Barents Sea.

The 7121/9-1 well failed to encounter reservoir sands in either of the target Lower Cretaceous or Upper Jurassic horizons. The well will now be drilled to total depth following which the well will be logged before being plugged and abandoned.

Partners are DONG (operator, 40%), North Energy (30%) and Front Exploration (20%)

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