New edition of the continental shelf map
The most recent version of the NCS map is now available. The photo shows a section of the map.
9/12/2023 You can now download or order the new edition of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s shelf map.
The map shows all fields, discoveries, licensed area and area opened for exploration on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). It also provides an overview of all production licences.
Download the most recent or historical versions of the NCS map
Order a printed version of the NCS map (free)
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Updated: 9/12/2023
Latest news
Gas discovery near the Johan Castberg field in the Barents Sea - (7220/5-4)
7/10/2025
Equinor Energy AS and its partners have made a gas discovery in the "Skred" prospect.
Drilling permit for wellbore 34/8-20 S and 34/8-20 A
7/9/2025
The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS drilling permit for wellbore 34/8-20 S and 34/8-20 A in production licence 554 E.
Drilling permit for wellbore 31/4-A-15 B
6/30/2025
The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has granted OKEA ASA drilling permit for wellbore 31/4-A-15 B in production licence 055.
Oil discovery near the Johan Castberg field in the Barents Sea (7220/7-CD-1H)
6/30/2025
Equinor and its partners have made an oil discovery in the "Drivis Tubåen" prospect.
Check out our key figures in new visualisations!
6/27/2025
Now you have a quick and easy way to extract key figures associated with petroleum activities on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) in an interactive dashboard.
Drilling permit for wellbore 6506/12-PB-3 H
6/26/2025
The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS drilling permit for wellbore 6506/12-PB-3 H in production licence 094.
Dry well in the North Sea (25/11-30 S)
6/26/2025
Equinor and its partners have drilled a dry well on the «Lit» prospect in the North Sea.
Dry well in the Norwegian Sea (6405/7-4)
6/25/2025
Aker BP and its partners have drilled a dry well on the “Rondeslottet” prospect in the Norwegian Sea.
Drilling permit for wellbore 15/8-3 S
6/23/2025
The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS drilling permit for wellbore 15/8-3 S in production licence 1137.
Production figures May 2025
6/20/2025
Preliminary production figures for May 2025 show an average daily production of 1 980 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.