Drilling permit for well 34/4-17 S
1/31/2022
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for well 34/4-17 S, cf. Section 13 of the Resource Management Regulations.
Updated: 1/31/2022
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Regulatory changes postponed
12/16/2025
The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has put forward proposed changes to the Regulations relating to resource management in the petroleum activities and the Regulations relating to documentation in connection with storage of CO2 on the shelf for public consultation.
Norwegian companies take a more dominant role
12/11/2025
A new report from the Norwegian Offshore Directorate shows that, in 2024, there were 24 oil and gas companies on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). This is the lowest number since activity started up on the shelf. At the same time, developments in exploration activity reveal a clear shift from global to Norwegian players.
Who deserves the Improved Recovery Award?
11/25/2025
The time has come to nominate candidates for this prize, which was first awarded in 1998. Back then it was known as the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s IOR Award.
Production figures October 2025
11/20/2025
Preliminary production figures for October 2025 show an average daily production of 2 017 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.