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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/12-26 | NORTH SEA | 28.03.2021 | 973 | Chrysaor Norge AS |
| 25/8-20 B | NORTH SEA | 11.05.2021 | 027 | Vår Energi AS |
| 34/6-5 S | NORTH SEA | 18.03.2021 | 554 | Equinor Energy AS |
| 35/11-25 S | NORTH SEA | 29.04.2021 | 090 | Equinor Energy AS |
| 6507/4-2 S | NORWEGIAN SEA | 20.02.2021 | 211 | Wintershall Dea Norge AS |
| 7322/6-1 S | BARENTS SEA | 09.04.2021 | 722 | Equinor Energy AS |