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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/12-25 | NORTH SEA | 18.02.2021 | 973 | Chrysaor Norge AS |
| 16/4-13 S | NORTH SEA | 12.02.2021 | 359 | Lundin Norway AS |
| 31/2-22 S | NORTH SEA | 09.12.2020 | 090 I | Equinor Energy AS |
| 6507/4-2 S | NORWEGIAN SEA | 20.02.2021 | 211 | Wintershall Dea Norge AS |
| 7220/7-4 | BARENTS SEA | 07.02.2021 | 532 | Equinor Energy AS |