Oil and gas exploration and development costs incurred
Costs incurred by Shell subsidiaries in oil and gas exploration and development activities in 2016, whether capitalised or charged to income currently, are shown in the table below excluding the costs incurred on acquisition of BG.
Exploration and development costs incurred in 2016 excluding costs incurred on acquisition of BG (Shell subsidiaries) |
$ million |
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North America |
South America |
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Europe[A] |
Asia |
Oceania |
Africa |
USA |
Other[B] |
Total |
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Exploration |
338 |
400 |
34 |
247 |
1,043 |
415 |
574 |
3,051 |
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Development |
2,289 |
1,982 |
3,352 |
1,087 |
3,497 |
701 |
1,788 |
14,696 |
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