33rd UK Licensing Round
The UK 33rd Offshore Oil & Gas Licensing Round closed in January 2023 and is yet to be announced.
We have created a database detailing all of the blocks applied for, the companies we speculate may have applied, and some details about the opportunities within each block.
When the results are announced, we will update this database with confirmed awardees & work programmes.


The Headlines:
>1.2 Billion Barrels
oil equivalent contingent resources (excl. field redevelopments).
>1.6 Billion Barrels
oil equivalent risked prospective resources.

932
blocks available

258
applied for

60
CoP fields

136
discoveries

588
Prospects & leads

West of Shetland
Large swathes of the WoSI area are likely to be awarded to major operators.

Northern North Sea
Surprisingly high activity in a mature province. Major field redevelopment opportunities.

Central North Sea
CNS has high-risk prospects, field redevelopments and
overlaps with CCS licences.

Southern North Sea
High interest levels. Did the Fast-track SNS Clusters work? Watch this space.
Click HERE for the press release.
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+ Additionally you will receive a complete report update within 48 hours of the confirmed awards
+ Shapefiles including blocks applied for
