Offshore exploration wells drilled and planned
The Minister listed eight exploration wells in 1981, three in 1982, and six exploration wells plus one appraisal well in 1983, with locations by basin. He said six wells were expected in 1984, including one in the Porcupine Basin.
asked the Minister for Energy the number of exploration and appraisal oil wells drilled in 1981, 1982, and 1983; and the locations.
Comment on this
A total of eight exploration wells were drilled offshore Ireland in 1981. Of these, five were located in the Porcupine Basin, one in the Celtic Sea Basin, one in the Fastnet Basin and one in the Slyne Trough.
In 1982, three exploration wells were drilled, two in the Porcupine Basin and one in the Goban Spur.
Six exploration wells and one appraisal well were drilled in 1983, all of which were located in the Celtic Sea Basin.
No exploration wells were drilled onshore in the years in question.
