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Norway: Equinor granted consent for exploration drilling in Block 7018/5 in the Barents Sea.


07 Oct 2025

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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).

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Source: Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil)





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