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 (ongoing drilling activity).
| Wellbore name | Area | Entered date | Production licence | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/1-14 B | NORTH SEA | 05.07.2025 | 873 B | Aker BP ASA |
| 31/4-A-15 B | NORTH SEA | 07.07.2025 | 055 | OKEA ASA |
| 34/6-8 S | NORTH SEA | 15.06.2025 | 554 | Equinor Energy AS |
| 6406/11-2 S | NORWEGIAN SEA | 14.06.2025 | 586 | Vår Energi ASA |
| 6606/4-1 S | NORWEGIAN SEA | 18.05.2025 | 1194 | OMV (Norge) AS |
| 7220/5-4 | BARENTS SEA | 15.06.2025 | 532 | Equinor Energy AS |