6/20/2023
The Government is proposing to open parts of the Norwegian continental shelf for commercial seabed mineral activity.
At the same time, the Government is presenting a strategy illustrating how Norway can be at the global forefront when it comes to stewardship of seabed mineral resources, based on facts and knowledge.
Environmental considerations will be safeguarded throughout the entire value chain and extraction will only be permitted if the industry can demonstrate that this can take place in a prudent and sustainable manner.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
