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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/2-23 S | NORTH SEA | 24.12.2021 | 873 | Aker BP ASA |
| 36/1-4 S | NORTH SEA | 18.12.2021 | 885 | Wellesley Petroleum AS |
| 6407/9-13 | NORWEGIAN SEA | 31.12.2021 | 1060 | Equinor Energy AS |