Exploration challenges. A North Sea/Norwegian Sea perspective

摘要

The conference paper deals with the Norwegian challenges offshore. In general, there is a move from large to small finds, from giant developments to development of marginal fields. The income from producing fields is declining rapidly in the years to come, and there is an increasing urge to realize early income from future prospects to maintain cash flow. Improved business opportunities within the oil and gas industry are to be realized requiring closer collaboration between the actors in the industry and the authorities. These constructive processes are in progress in Norway. 21 figs.