Subsurface clarity
7/2/2026 Everything was simpler before. The geologists observed a “bump”(dome) below the seabed, the rig took up position and drilled in the middle. Today, everything is more akin to computer games.
New public consultation – proposed changes to the Resource Management Regulations and the Regulations relating to documentation in connection with storage of CO2 on the shelf
7/2/2026 In the autumn of 2025, the Norwegian Offshore Directorate submitted proposed changes in two regulations for public consultation (the 2025 consultation), with 3 December 2025 as the deadline for comments.
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Drilling permits
Drilling permit for wellbore 30/8-7 S
6/29/2026
The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS drilling permit for wellbore 30/8-7 S in production licence 190.
Drilling permit for wellbore 16/4-14
6/19/2026
The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS drilling permit for wellbore 16/4-14 in production licence 1174 S.
Drilling permit for wellbore 36/4-2
6/18/2026
The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has granted Aker BP ASA drilling permit for wellbore 36/4-2 in production licence 1153.