Announcement of awards in predefined areas (APA) 2022
Fossil dinoflagellate (microplankton) of Late Cretaceous age, approximately 75 million years. This specimen is 0.1 millimeter in width.
14/06/2022 The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy announced APA 2022 on 14 June 2022, encompassing the predefined areas with blocks in the North Sea, Norwegian Sea and Barents Sea.
The deadline to apply for APA 2022 is Monday, 12 September 2022 at 12.00.
Applicants are encouraged to submit in good time before the deadline.
Awards are expected during the first quarter of 2023.
Updated: 14/06/2022
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