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 A | NORTH SEA | 01.10.2025 | 1140.00 | Equinor Energy AS |
| 33/12-N-3 GH | NORTH SEA | 29.11.2025 | 037 B | Equinor Energy AS |
| 35/8-8 A | NORTH SEA | 23.11.2025 | 248 LS | Harbour Energy Norge AS |
| 6407/1-B-2 H | NORWEGIAN SEA | 16.09.2025 | 73.00 | Equinor Energy AS |
| 6507/8-12 S | NORWEGIAN SEA | 17.11.2025 | 124 B | Equinor Energy AS |
| 7122/8-3 A | BARENTS SEA | 22.11.2025 | 229.00 | Vår Energi ASA |