Arctic regions
We do not plan to pursue new frontier oil exploration leases in the Arctic.
Shell ended offshore exploration drilling operations in Alaska in 2015. We hold a small, non-operated, legacy fractional lease interest in the North Slope area of Alaska. We also retain licenses from previous activities in the Canadian Arctic; however, we currently have no plans to develop these.
In Norway, Shell holds a 10% interest in Irpa, a natural gas discovery in the Norwegian Sea. The current development concept is based on a tie in to existing infrastructure supplying the Nyhamna gas plant, where Shell contributes to gas deliveries to Europe. Shell also holds operatorship and a 40% interest in an exploration license close by Irpa.
