Announcement of awards in predefined areas (APA) 2020

19/06/2020 The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy announced APA 2020 on 19 June 2020, encompassing the predefined areas with blocks in the North Sea, Norwegian Sea and Barents Sea

The deadline to apply for APA 2020 is Tuesday, 22 September 2020 at 12:00. Applicants are encouraged to submit in good time before the deadline.

Awards are expected during the first quarter of 2021.

Read more about APA 2020.

Updated: 19/06/2020

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