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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34/4-19 S | NORTH SEA | 23.01.2026 | 57.00 | Equinor Energy AS |
| 34/8-A-37 H | NORTH SEA | 17.01.2026 | 120.00 | Equinor Energy AS |
| 35/11-32 S | NORTH SEA | 26.01.2026 | 090 HS | Equinor Energy AS |