Production licences

The first licensing round on the Norwegian continental shelf was announced in 1965. In 2009, production licences were awarded in the 20th licensing round. Since 2000, additional production licences have been assigned each year in the awards in predefined areas (APA) in the mature parts of the shelf where the geology is familiar and the infrastructure is well-developed.

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Licensing rounds on the Norwegian Continental Shelf

There are two systems for awarding licenses on the Norwegian continental shelf.
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Pre-qualification

Here you will find information about pre-qualification of players on the Norwegian continental shelf.
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Relinquishment

If exploration drilling fails to prove oil or gas, or if the proven petroleum volumes are too small to warrant profitable development, then the main rule is that the area shall be relinquished to t...
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Production licence – licence to explore, discover and produce

The seabed off the Norwegian coast still hides significant volumes of oil and gas, and many companies want in on the feast. The production licence is their admission ticket.

News on production licences

Pre-qualification

Contact

Kari Ofstad, +47 51 87 62 43