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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6406/12-G-1 H | NORWEGIAN SEA | 02.09.2020 | 586 | Neptune Energy Norge AS |
| 6507/4-1 | NORWEGIAN SEA | 12.08.2020 | 1009 | ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS |
| 6607/12-4 | NORWEGIAN SEA | 12.09.2020 | 127 C | Aker BP ASA |