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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/4-A-23 G | NORTH SEA | 10.01.2025 | 055 | OKEA ASA |
| 6507/5-12 S | NORWEGIAN SEA | 31.03.2025 | 891 | ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS |
| 9/6-1 | NORTH SEA | 06.04.2025 | Harbour Energy Norge AS |