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Who will see Gro as a diamond in the rough?

6603/12-1 (Gro) is one of the largest undeveloped gas discoveries on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). There is a considerable value creation potential here, but time is running out. Click here and read more.

Photo: Morten Berentsen.

Announcement of awards in predefined areas (APA) 2026

5/5/2026 The Ministry of Energy announced APA 2026 on 5 May 2026, encompassing the predefined areas with blocks in the North Sea, Norwegian Sea and Barents Sea. 

The prospect form is updated

4/29/2026 The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has updated the prospect form for reporting prospects, leads and in some cases, discoveries.

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Drilling permits

Drilling permit for wellbore 7220/5-EC-2 H
4/27/2026 The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS drilling permit for wellbore 7220/5-EC-2 H in production licence 532.
Drilling permit for wellbore 25/7-13
1/29/2026 The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS drilling permit for wellbore 25/7-13 in production licence 782 S.
Drilling permit for wellbore 6507/8-D-4 CH
1/23/2026 The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS drilling permit for wellbore 6507/8-D-4 CH in production licence 124.

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