Application by NEXEN/CNOOC

Application for consent for exploratory drilling from CNOOC Petroleum Europe Limited (formerly known as Nexen Petroleum U.K. Limited)

An application for consent for exploratory drilling was received by the Petroleum Affairs Division of the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment from CNOOC Petroleum Europe Limited (formerly known as Nexen Petroleum U.K. Limited), within Frontier Exploration Licence FEL3/18, on 14 November 2018. The public are invited to make submissions in relation to this application. Submissions can be sent to PADadmin@dccae.gov.ie

This application was posted on the department's website on 21 December 2018 and any submission received by close of business on 21 January 2019 were considered by the Minister.

See the public consultation for more information.

• Application Decision
• Decision Documentation