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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/7-13 | NORTH SEA | 04.05.2026 | 782 S | Equinor Energy AS |
| 35/10-16 S | NORTH SEA | 19.04.2026 | 1148.00 | Wellesley Petroleum AS |
| 6507/8-D-4 CH | NORWEGIAN SEA | 09.05.2026 | 124.00 | Equinor Energy AS |