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New edition of Norwegian Continental Shelf

1/14/2019 In an interview, Kristin Færøvik, chair of the board in the industry organisation Norwegian Oil and gas, emphasises the importance of the authorities ensuring that we also have stable framework conditions on the Norwegian Shelf in the future. And she urges companies to continue to explore for oil and gas.

Professor of petroleum economics, Petter Osmundsen, discusses whether the Norwegian petroleum industry is particularly exposed to climate risk?

Oil commentator Bjørn Vidar Lerøen advocates reinforcing the gas strategy to ensure that Norway retains its strong position as gas supplier to Europe.

This edition also offers a meeting with a geologist who is finding opportunities for capturing and storing CO2. And we also bring you the story of how reserves on Alvheim have more than doubled.

Updated: 1/14/2019

Latest news

Production figures November 2025
12/23/2025 Preliminary production figures for November 2025 show an average daily production of 2 090 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.
Oil and gas/condensate discovery near the Tyrihans field in the Norwegian Sea (6407/1-B-2 H)
12/22/2025 Equinor and its partners have discovered oil/condensate/gas in the "Tyrihans Øst" prospect, about 250 kilometres southwest of Brønnøysund.
Gas and condensate discovery in the North Sea (35/8-8 S and A)
12/19/2025 Harbour Energy and its partners have proven gas condensate in the ‘Camilla Nord’ prospect.
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.
Drilling permit for wellbore 35/11-32 S
12/9/2025 The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS drilling permit for wellbore 35/11-32 S in production licence 090 HS.
Gas/condensate discovery in the North Sea (15/5-8 S and A)
12/5/2025 Equinor and its partner Aker BP have discovered hydrocarbons in the "Lofn" and "Langemann" prospects.
Oil and gas discovery in the Barents Sea (7122/7-8)
12/4/2025 Vår Energi and its partners have discovered oil and gas in the "Goliat Nord" prospect.
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.