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 |
| 35/10-15 A | NORTH SEA | 10.03.2025 | 1182 S | DNO Norge AS |
| 35/6-6 | NORTH SEA | 05.02.2025 | 1109 | OMV (Norge) AS |
| 6406/6-7 S | NORWEGIAN SEA | 22.12.2024 | 1119 | Equinor Energy AS |
| 6507/2-8 | NORWEGIAN SEA | 09.02.2025 | 942 | Aker BP ASA |
| 6507/5-13 S | NORWEGIAN SEA | 26.02.2025 | 212 | Aker BP ASA |