UK makes push for independents in North Sea

摘要

Houston-UK government officials are visiting here in full force this week for the 35th annual Offshore Technology Conference to promote North Sea opportunities for independents and niche operators.The entourage includes UK energy minister Stephen Timms,who has emphasized his government's licensing incentives and other aspects at both a press conference entitled "The North Sea: The Second Time Around," and at a luncheon to explain the changes.