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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/8-C-23 D | NORTH SEA | 07.12.2025 | 27.00 | Vår Energi ASA |
| 33/12-N-3 HH | NORTH SEA | 26.12.2025 | 037 B | Equinor Energy AS |
| 34/8-A-37 H | NORTH SEA | 17.01.2026 | 120.00 | Equinor Energy AS |
| 7018/5-2 | BARENTS SEA | 01.01.2026 | 1236.00 | Equinor Energy AS |