Australia's offshore wells since 2001

Almost 2,000 offshore wells were started* since 2001, with over 1,000 now abandoned or plugged. Yellow cirlces are operational, in progress or suspended wells.

* Based on 'spud' start date, when a large drill bit is used clear a surface hole before the main drilling begins
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