The Independent
News in pictures Suggested Topics The UK handed out 167 new licences to drill for oil and gas in the North Sea yesterday, with BP, Shell, Centrica and France's Total among the biggest recipients. The number of licences was one of the highest ever...
BBC
North Sea oil and gas licensing round 'successful' The government said it received a record number of applications under the 27th licensing round The UK government has claimed the North Sea remains a "fertile landscape for investors" after awarding...
United Press International
The British government announced Thursday that a record 330 blocks in the North Sea were awarded in its latest licensing round. In May, the British Department of Energy and Climate Change announced 224 applicants filed for the rights to develop North...