Exploration seminar program finalised
9/10/2024 The Norwegian Offshore Directorate is organising an exploration seminar in Stavanger on 23-24 October. The agenda has now been announced.
You can read the program and sign up here.
The objective of the event is to highlight challenges and opportunities linked to exploration in the Barents Sea, as well as to stimulate more exploration activity in the area.
The seminar primarily targets employees working for the resource authorities, licensees and suppliers.
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Updated: 9/10/2024
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