StatoilHydro has received consent for exploration drilling in the Barents Sea with the mobile facility Polar Pioneer.
The consent applies to appraisal drilling on well 7123/4-1 S and sidetrack 7123/4-1 A.
The drilling is scheduled to start as soon as Polar Pioneer finishes the drilling operation on well 7222/6-1.
Polar Pioneer is operated by Transocean Offshore. The operation has an estimated duration of 58 days.