Jul. 2012 - Faroe Petroleum reported that its Cooper well in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea has encountered hydrocarbons. The well made a discovery in the Middle Jurassic Garn formation at a depth of 17,500 feet (5,334 meters). After analyzing preliminary results Faroe, and its partners in the well, are now performing a drill stem test (DST) of the Garn formation to evaluate the likely productivity of the reservoir. The Cooper well (in which Faroe has a 30-percent interest) was drilled using the West Alpha (mid-water semisub) rig. It is located in license PL477 on Block 6506/11 on the Halten Terrace.

May. 2012 - Centrica Resources has commenced drilling the Cooper prospect in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea. Drilled by the West Alpha (UDW semisub), the exploration well will target the Cooper prospect located in P L477 in Block 6506/11 on the Halten Terrace between the Smorbukk oil field, immediately to the east, and the Morvin oil field, to the west. Cooper consists of an untested north to south trending fault block. The main reservoir objectives are the prolific Middle Jurassic Garn and Ile formations, which are the main producing reservoirs in the neighboring Smorbukk and Morvin fields.

Apr. 2012 - The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Centrica Resources a drilling permit for wellbore 6506/11-9 to be drilled by the West Alpha (mid-water semisub). The drilling program for wellbore 6506/11-9 S relates to the drilling of a wildcat well in Production License 477. This is the first well to be drilled in the license. Centrica Resources operates the license with a 40% stake; while Faroe holds 30%; and Suncor Energy holds 30%.