Energy Voice: GDF Suez and BP make UK North Sea oil find

GDF Suez and BP have made a new oil discovery in the UK Central North Sea. The new exploration well, located in block 30/1c, was flow tested at a maximum rate of 5,350 barrels of oil equivalent per day.

The discovery, dubbed ‘Vorlich’ by BP and ‘Marconi’ by GDF Suez, is a landmark find according to regional president of BP North Sea Trevor Garlick.

He said: “As BP marks its 50th year in the North Sea and as the industry looks to maximise economic recovery from the basin, increasing exploration activity and finding new ways to collaborate will be critical to realising remaining potential.
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