The UK 30th Licensing Round

In this article we review the fourteen second term licences awarded in the 30^th Offshore Licence Round that are to be taken directly to the second term, with the preparation of a Field Development Plan for an existing discovery and discuss the eight licences with firm commitment wells offered. A downloadable table (30^th Round Awards and Discoveries) associated with this article summarises all 30^th Round licences offered. This includes the geological setting of the licence, details on all discoveries made, a summary of key known prospects and leads and EGUK’s understanding of the licensee’s intent. Links are provided to relevant published relinquishment reports.