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Latest news
Production figures May 2025
6/20/2025
Preliminary production figures for May 2025 show an average daily production of 1 980 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.
Appraisal well confirms oil discovery in the Norwegian Sea (6507/5-12 S)
6/19/2025
ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS, operator of production licence 891, has concluded drilling of the second appraisal well, 6507/5-12 S, on the 6507/5-10 S (Slagugle) oil discovery .
Expedition to map the environment
6/18/2025
The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has participated in research expeditions for many years in an effort to acquire more knowledge about the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) and the resources in the subsurface. Now we’ve also gathered environmental data.
Ensemble data: Updated version of guideline
6/16/2025
In 2023, a group under the FORCE umbrella drew up a guideline for sharing ensemble data in production licences. It has now been revised to incorporate feedback received.
One company offered acreage for CO2 storage
6/13/2025
Today, Equinor Low Carbon Solution AS has been offered an exploration licence for CO2 storage in the North Sea.
Drilling permit for wellbore 7117/4-1
6/12/2025
The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS drilling permit for wellbore 7117/4-1 in production licence 1238.
Full house to hear about new technology on the NCS
6/6/2025
Technology is one of the tools that can help generate additional values from the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). At Technology Day new technology from different suppliers are presented.
New interactive map of deep sea data
6/5/2025
Today, the Norwegian Offshore Directorate is launching an interactive map, Deep Sea Surveys.
New Director of Offshore development and technology
6/5/2025
Producing the resources on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) so they generate the greatest possible values for society is an important driving force for the Norwegian Offshore Directorate's new director.
Proved suitable properties for CO2 injection and storage (9/6-1)
6/2/2025
A wildcat well drilled by Harbour Energy Norge and licensees in the “Havstjerne” storage project confirmed a reservoir that is suitable for injection and storage of carbon dioxide (CO2).