Announcement of awards in predefined areas (APA) 2024
Illustration image: Kunna, furthest south in Salten, modern shallow marine depositional environment, where the beach facing north (left) is more affected by waves and wind than the beach facing south (right). Photo: Fridtjof Riis, Norwegian Offshore Directorate
5/8/2024
The Ministry of Energy announced APA 2024 on 8 May 2024, encompassing the predefined areas with blocks in the Norwegian Sea, Norwegian Sea and Barents Sea.
The deadline to apply for APA 2024 is 12:00 noon on Tuesday, 3 September 2024. Applicants are encouraged to submit in good time before the deadline.
Awards are expected during the first quarter of 2025.
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
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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.
