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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/8-7 S | NORTH SEA | 09.09.2026 | 190.00 | Equinor Energy AS |
| 34/10-56 S | NORTH SEA | 25.08.2026 | 050 HS | Equinor Energy AS |
| 35/7-2 | NORTH SEA | 15.07.2026 | 293.00 | Wellesley Petroleum AS |
| 6407/5-3 S | NORWEGIAN SEA | 10.08.2026 | 1002.00 | Vår Energi ASA |