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18 Mar 26 |
Norway: New oil discovery strengthens the development of Johan Castberg Equinor has made an oil discovery that will be tied into the Johan Castberg field in the Barents Sea. The discovery was made in the 'Polynya Tubåen' prospect (7220/7-5). The well was drilled by the COSL Prospector rig. The preliminary volume estimate is between 14 and 24 million barrels of recoverable oil equivalents. |
17 Mar 26 |
Norway: Equinor’s investigation report following the fatal accident at Mongstad is complete Equinor has completed its internal investigation into the workplace accident at Mongstad on 17 September 2025, in which a worker lost his life. The purpose has been to ensure learning and to identify measures that can strengthen safety in crane and lifting operations across the company. |
