Best exploration year in several years
1/8/2026 Last year's exploration result was among the best in several years, according to the Norwegian Offshore Directorate's summary of activity on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) in 2025.
Young source rock proven common in the Norwegian Sea
1/6/2026 For the first time, a new scientific publication has documented a young source rock with widespread presence in the Norwegian Sea.
Drilling permits
Drilling permit for wellbore 35/11-32 S
12/9/2025
The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS drilling permit for wellbore 35/11-32 S in production licence 090 HS.
Drilling permit for well 33/12-N-3 GH and 33/12-N-3 HH
11/20/2025
The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS drilling permit for wellbore 33/12-N-3 GH in production licence 037 B/152 and 33/12-N-3 HH in production licence 037 B/277.
Drilling permit for wellbore 7220/7-5
11/7/2025
The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS drilling permit for wellbore 7220/7-5 in production licence 532.