A play-based approach to future oil and gas exploration on the UK Continental Shelf

The Oil & Gas Authority (OGA) has the remit to ensure exploration activity in the UK is carried out effectively by managing future potential, optimizing value for all stakeholders and ensuring all operations are safe. As part of the objectives, a 2½ year project carrying out play analyses and yet-to-find (YTF) evaluations for petroleum-prone areas of the offshore continental shelf has started. The plans will be presented in this paper.