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Updated: 9/7/2026
Latest news
New NCS map 2026
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).
New director at the Norwegian Offshore Directorate
9/7/2026
Siv Fagerland Christensen has taken up her position as Director of governance, finance and shared services.
Register for our seminar on sub-basalt exploration
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.
Okea receives award for improved recovery on its oil fields
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.
Will someone give Linerle another chance with EOR?
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.
Gas/condensate discovery in the North Sea (25/7-13)
8/24/2026
Equinor (operator) and Aker BP (partner) have discovered gas/condensate in the "Linga" prospect.
Where to find us at ONS
8/21/2026
The Norwegian Offshore Directorate will be participating with lectures, conversations and a stand at ONS. We hope you'll stop by!
Production outpaces resource growth on the NCS
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.
Production figures July 2026
8/20/2026
Preliminary production figures for July 2026 show an average daily production of 1 976 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.