
The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has granted Equinor consent for exploration drilling in Block 7018/5 in the Barents Sea.
The well will be drilled by the COSL Prospector semi-submersible drilling unit to test the Vikingskipet Prospect in PL 1236.
Geographical coordinates are: 70°40'27.18" N 18°25’53.37" E. Water depth is 308 metres.
The consent also includes drilling of a pilot hole (7018/5-U-9).
Source: Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil)