Scotland business Cairn Energy targets first operated UK exploration well By Frances Rougvie March 13 2018, 1:05 pm March 13 2018, 1:05 pm Share Cairn Energy targets first operated UK exploration well Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/scotland-business/1433356/cairn-energy-targets-first-operated-uk-exploration-well/ Copy Link Simon Thomson, Chief Executive of Cairn Energy Scottish oil firm Cairn Energy said today that it would get to work on its first operated exploration well in UK waters later this year. Operations on Ekland are slated to begin in the central North Sea in the third quarter. Edinburgh-headquartered Cairn holds a 45% stake in Ekland, Zennor Petroleum has 30% and Petrogas International has 25%. To read more on our sister site click here.