Industry / United Kingdom

Investment Revival To Slow North Sea's Descent Into Oblivion

January 2011 | Industry News

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Investment in the British North Sea could increase to as much as GBP7.7bn (US$12.3bn) in 2011, according to oil and gas consultants Wood Mackenzie.

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