Iceland is to launch its first-ever upstream licensing round on Jan. 22, a week later than planned, the National Energy Authority says (IOD Nov.7,p4).The bid round will include five offshore licenses over 40,000 sq km in the North Dreki area, south of Jan Mayen. More than 80% of the area, off Iceland's northeast coast, is in water depths ranging from 1,000 to 2,000 meters. Licenses will run for 12 years initial-l y, with a four-year extension. If successful,
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机译：国家能源局表示，冰岛将于1月22日启动其首个上游许可轮次，比计划晚了一周（IOD，11月7日，p4）。招标轮次包括5个离岸许可，面积超过40,000平方公里。 Jan Mayen以南的北部Dreki地区。冰岛东北海岸以外的地区超过80％的水深在1,000至2,000米之间。许可证最初的有效期为12年，有效期为4年。如果成功的话
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