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 F | NORTH SEA | 15.11.2024 | 055 | OKEA ASA |
| 35/6-5 S | NORTH SEA | 10.01.2025 | 1110 | Aker BP ASA |
| 6305/10-1 | NORWEGIAN SEA | 22.11.2024 | 1055 | ORLEN Upstream Norway AS |
| 6406/6-7 S | NORWEGIAN SEA | 22.12.2024 | 1119 | Equinor Energy AS |
| 7122/9-2 | BARENTS SEA | 19.12.2024 | 1131 | Vår Energi ASA |