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9/11/2026 The authorities have received applications from 21 companies in the Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) 2025. The deadline for applications was 1 September.

9/8/2026 You can now download or order a printed version of the Directorate's most recent map of the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS).

9/8/2026 The Resource report is now also available in English.

9/7/2026 Siv Fagerland Christensen has taken up her position as Director of governance, finance and shared services.

8/31/2026 Welcome to a seminar on sub-basalt exploration on 15 October 2026 at our offices. The seminar speakers will represent operators, suppliers, academia and the authorities.

8/25/2026 This year's winner of the Norwegian Offshore Directorate's “Improved Recovery Award” has worked systematically to revitalise the Draugen and Brage fields.

8/24/2026 Advanced methods can yield enhanced oil and gas recovery. So far, the Norwegian Offshore Directorate has identified three discoveries on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) that may be suitable for enhanced recovery using advanced methods (EOR). One of them remains unclaimed.

8/24/2026 Equinor (operator) and Aker BP (partner) have discovered gas/condensate in the "Linga" prospect.

8/21/2026 The Norwegian Offshore Directorate will be participating with lectures, conversations and a stand at ONS. We hope you'll stop by!

8/20/2026 Resource report 2026: Without significant discoveries, production on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) may fall steeply after 2030. Resources remain plentiful, but growth levels are too low to maintain current production levels over time.