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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/5-8 S | NORTH SEA | 18.07.2025 | 1140 | Equinor Energy AS |
| 31/4-A-15 B | NORTH SEA | 07.07.2025 | 055 | OKEA ASA |
| 34/8-20 S | NORTH SEA | 21.08.2025 | 554 E | Equinor Energy AS |
| 6506/12-PB-3 H | NORWEGIAN SEA | 30.07.2025 | 094 | Equinor Energy AS |
| 7117/4-1 | BARENTS SEA | 12.07.2025 | 1238 | Equinor Energy AS |