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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/2-2 S | NORTH SEA | 02.02.2023 | 817 | OMV (Norge) AS |
| 25/4-15 | NORTH SEA | 10.03.2023 | 919 | Aker BP ASA |
| 34/6-6 S | NORTH SEA | 03.02.2023 | 554 | Equinor Energy AS |
| 6406/5-2 S | NORWEGIAN SEA | 10.03.2023 | 255 B | Equinor Energy AS |