Exploration wells are wells drilled to prove a possible deposit of petroleum or obtain information to delimit a discovered deposit. The term covers both wildcat and appraisal wells.
The list contains active exploration wells on the Norwegian continental shelf
| Wellbore name | Area | Entered date | Production licence | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/7-2 S | NORTH SEA | 24.05.2017 | 740 | Faroe Petroleum Norge AS |
| 7121/8-1 | BARENTS SEA | 22.05.2017 | 849 | Statoil Petroleum AS |
| 7219/9-2 | BARENTS SEA | 05.06.2017 | 532 | Statoil Petroleum AS |
| 7220/11-4 | BARENTS SEA | 10.05.2017 | 609 | Lundin Norway AS |