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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6406/3-10 | NORWEGIAN SEA | 08.11.2019 | 836 S | Wintershall Norge AS |
| 6507/8-10 S | NORWEGIAN SEA | 21.03.2020 | 889 | Neptune Energy Norge AS |