UK Awards Additional Offshore Oil and Gas Licenses

摘要

The UK government has awarded a further 52 offshore oil and gas licences, taking the total number of awards in the 27th Round to 219, an all-time record. The latest offers include licenses being awarded to 21 smaller independents that are new entrants to the market. "I am pleased to be able to announce a second tranche of offers of 52 production licences," Energy Minister Michael Fallon said in a written statement to parliament on Friday. Oil & Gas UK, which represents the offshore industry, welcomed the announcement.