SOLR - Renewed E&P Activity In The SW Barents Sea - Geology Exploration History And 2022 Interest

• The exploration history in the SW Barents Sea involves more than 130 exploration wells drilled since 1980, which led to 37 discoveries.
• Overall, the industry's exploration interest in this area is undeniable, however, it is thought that there is more reluctance to provide approval for drilling projects in the 'risky' Barents Sea compared to drilling other parts of the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
• The stratigraphy of the area of interest also includes the Nordmela sands, which were deposited after the Tubaen and before the Sto.

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