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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/6-15 | NORTH SEA | 18.05.2019 | 814 | Aker BP ASA |
| 16/1-31 A | NORTH SEA | 11.05.2019 | 338 | Lundin Norway AS |
| 3/7-11 S | NORTH SEA | 17.04.2019 | 539 | MOL Norge AS |
| 6507/3-13 | NORWEGIAN SEA | 27.04.2019 | 159 B | Equinor Energy AS |
| 7335/3-1 | BARENTS SEA | 13.05.2019 | 859 | Equinor Energy AS |