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• Drilling permit for well 1/3-13 in production licence 970

  02/06/2021 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted OMV (Norge) AS a drilling permit for well 1/3-13, cf. Section 13 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Dry well northwest of the 7324/8-1 (Wisting) oil discovery in the Barents Sea – 7322/6-1 S

  01/06/2021 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 722, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 7322/6-1 S.

• Drilling permit for well 6407/1-9 in production licence 939

  31/05/2021 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for well 6407/1-9, cf. Section 13 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Drilling permit for well 6507/3-14 in production licence 159B

  28/05/2021 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Equinor ASA a drilling permit for well 6507/3-14, cf. Section 13 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Drilling permit for wells 7234/6-1 and 7234/6-1 A in production licence 858

  28/05/2021 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Aker BP ASA a drilling permit for wells 7234/6-1 and 7234/6-1 A, cf. Section 13 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Drilling permit for well 16/1-34 S in production licence 167

  21/05/2021 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has issued a drilling permit to Lundin Energy Norway AS for well 16/1-34 S, cf. Section 13 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Production figures April 2021

  20/05/2021 Preliminary production figures for April 2021 show an average daily production of 2 008 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• Gas/condensate and oil discovery near the Dvalin field in the Norwegian Sea – 6507/4-2 S

  20/05/2021 Wintershall DEA Norge AS, operator of production licence 211, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 6507/4-2 S.

• Dry well south of the Sleipner Øst field in the North Sea – 15/12-26

  18/05/2021 Chrysaor Norge AS, operator of production licence 973, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 15/12-26.

• Authorities and research communities shared knowledge about seepage from the seabed

  11/05/2021 Causes, risks and effects linked to seepage from the seabed were among the topics discussed at a workshop including participants from the Petroleum Safety Authority, the Norwegian Environment Agency, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate and several professional and research communities.

• The petroleum industry represents jobs for the future

  07/05/2021 The low number of applicants for petroleum-oriented studies has attracted attention and sparked debate, says Director general Ingrid Sølvberg in a comment in the Norwegian newspaper Stavanger Aftenblad.

• Drilling permit for well 25/8-21 S in production licence 820 S

  06/05/2021 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted MOL Norge AS a drilling permit for well 25/8-21 S, cf. Section 13 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Further emission cuts from the Troll field

  23/04/2021 Once Troll Vest in the North Sea is hooked up to receive electric power through cables from shore in 2026 (Troll B partial, Troll C complete), this will result in emission cuts of 466,000 tonnes of CO₂ each year, according to statements by operator Equinor in a new plan for development and operation (PDO), submitted Friday.

• Production figures March 2021

  20/04/2021 Preliminary production figures for March 2021 show an average daily production of 2 094 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate grants access to quality-assured geochemical database for the North Sea

  13/04/2021 Several different types of geochemical data are collected when wells are drilled. The NPD is now granting access to a quality-assured database for geochemical data from exploration wells in the North Sea.

• Drilling permit for wells 35/11-25 S and 35/11-25 A in production licence 090

  12/04/2021 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for wells 35/11-25 S and 35/11-25 A, cf. Section 13 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Delineation of 34/4-15 S (Dugong) oil discovery in the North Sea – 34/4-16 S

  30/03/2021 Neptune Energy Norge AS, operator of production licence 882, has completed the drilling of appraisal well 34/4-16 S on the 34/4-15 S (Dugong) oil discovery.

• Drilling permit for wells 25/8-20 S, 25/8-20 A, 25/8-20 B and 25/8-20 C in production licence 027

  30/03/2021 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Vår Energi AS a drilling permit for wells 25/8-20 S, 25/8-20 A, 25/8-20 B and 25/8-20 C, cf. Section 13 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Minor gas/condensate discovery southwest of the Sleipner Øst field in the North Sea - 15/12-25

  29/03/2021 Chrysaor Norge AS, operator of production licence 973, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 15/12-25.

• Drilling permit for well 7322/6-1 S in production licence 722

  29/03/2021 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for well 7322/6-1 S, cf. Section 13 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Diskos contracts signed

  26/03/2021 The contracts for Diskos 2.0, entered into with Landmark and Kadme, have been signed and implementation is under way.

• Minor oil discovery near the Solveig field in the North Sea – 16/4-13 S

  26/03/2021 Lundin Energy Norway AS, operator of production licence 359, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 16/4-13 S.

• Important UN post for NPD geologist Harald Brekke

  25/03/2021 Senior geologist in the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate, Harald Brekke, has been selected to chair the board of the Legal and Technical Commission under the International Seabed Authority, ISA.

• CO2 storage on Teams

  24/03/2021 We have extensive experience with carbon capture and storage (CCS). Since 2010, we have led a forum that addresses CO2 storage, headed by Eva Halland in the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD).

• Oil discovery near the Fram field in the North Sea – 31/2-22 S and 31/2-22 A

  24/03/2021 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 090 I, has concluded the drilling of wildcat wells 31/2-22 S and 31/2-22 A.

• Planned downtime for FactPages, FactMaps and the reporting system on Thursday 25 March from 16-21

  24/03/2021 Maintenance Thursday 25 March from 16-21 leads to planned downtime for FactPages, FactMaps and the reporting system.

• Production figures February 2021

  19/03/2021 Preliminary production figures for February 2021 show an average daily production of 2 108 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• Drilling permit for well 6406/3-10 A in production licence 836 S

  16/03/2021 he Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Wintershall Dea Norge AS a drilling permit for well 6406/3-10 A, cf. Section 13 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• New guidelines for status reports

  15/03/2021 The new regulation relating to status reports entered into force on 1 January 2021, and the revised guidelines for the status reports are now ready.

• Oil discovery near the Johan Castberg field in the Barents Sea - 7220/7-4

  10/03/2021 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 532, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 7220/7-4.

• 25. licencing round on the Norwegian Continental shelf - here are the applicants

  25/02/2021 Seven companies have applied for production licenses in the 25th licensing round on the Norwegian shelf. The deadline for applications was 23 February.

• Norwegian Petroleum Directorate launches new system for reporting geophysical surveys

  18/02/2021 The new system will streamline reporting of geophysical surveys. It will also contribute to better coexistence with fishery interests, and greater efficiency for the governmental agencies involved in the process.

• Minor change on Factpages

  18/02/2021 Today, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) is launching a new system for reporting geophysical surveys on the Norwegian continental shelf.

• Plenty of oil and gas left on the Norwegian shelf

  17/02/2021 In the updated Resource Accounts, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate projects that there are 8 billion standard cubic metres of oil equivalent (Sm3 o.e.) remaining resources on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS).

• Production figures January 2021

  16/02/2021 Preliminary production figures for January 2021 show an average daily production of 2 137 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• Drilling permit for well 34/6-5 S in production licence 554

  11/02/2021 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for well 34/6-5 S, cf. Section 13 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Dry well at Mandal High in the southern North Sea – 2/9-6 S

  10/02/2021 MOL Norge AS, operator of production licence 617, is concluding the drilling of wildcat well 2/9-6 S.

• Drilling permit for well 7220/7-4 in production licence 532

  08/02/2021 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for well 7220/7-4, cf. Section 13 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Drilling permit for well 6507/4-2 S in production licence 211

  05/02/2021 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has issued a drilling permit to Wintershall Dea Norge AS for well 6507/4-2 S, cf. Section 13 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Oil and gas discovery near the Troll field in the North Sea – 31/1-2 S and 31/1-2 A

  05/02/2021 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production license 923, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 31/1-2 S and appraisal well 31/1-2 A.

• Drilling permit for well 34/4-16 S in production licence 882

  04/02/2021 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Neptune Energy AS a drilling permit for well 34/4-16 S, cf. Section 13 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Dry well northwest of the 7220/11-1 (Alta) oil/gas discovery in the Barents Sea – 7219/11-1

  02/02/2021 Lundin Energy Norway AS, operator of production licence 533 B, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 7219/11-1.

• Drilling permit for well 31/11-1 S in production licence 785 S

  29/01/2021 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for well 31/11-1 S, cf. Section 13 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Production figures December 2020

  22/01/2021 Preliminary production figures for December 2020 show an average daily production of 2 135 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• APA 2020: 30 companies offered ownership interests

  19/01/2021 30 companies have received offers of ownership interests in a total of 61 production licences on the Norwegian Shelf in the Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) 2020.

• The Shelf 2020 – high activity and significant investments

  14/01/2021 Activity on the Norwegian continental shelf last year remained at a high level, despite the ongoing pandemic. The year has been characterised by high production and significant investments in developments and projects on the fields.

• Changes to the Resource Management Regulations and new guide

  11/01/2021 Regulation No. 2004 of 13 December 2017 relating to resource management in the petroleum activities (the Resource Management Regulations) has been amended, effective from 1 January 2021: Amended Resource Management Regulations – 1 January 2021.

• Drilling permit for well 15/12-26 in production licence 973

  11/01/2021 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Chrysaor Norge AS a drilling permit for well 15/12-26, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Drilling permit for well 15/12-25 in production licence 973

  11/01/2021 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Chrysaor Norge AS a drilling permit for well 15/12-25, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Upgrade of FactPages and FactMaps

  11/01/2021 January 19th, a new version of the FactPages will be realeased. This version is customized both for PC, tablet and mobile phone. At the same time, upgrades are being made to the FactMaps. The solutions will be taken down January 19th at 9 and will be down for a few hours.

• Follow the summary of the Norwegian shelf in 2020 live

  07/01/2021 At 10.00-11.00 on Thursday, 14 January 2021, Director general Ingrid Sølvberg will present ‘The shelf in 2020’.

• Drilling permit for well 16/4-13 S in production licence 359

  05/01/2021 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Energy Norway a drilling permit for well 16/4-13 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Oil discovery north of the Heidrun field in the Norwegian Sea – 6507/5-10 S

  22/12/2020 ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS, operator of production licence 891, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 6507/5-10 S.

• The Shelf in 2020 – mark your calendar!

  21/12/2020 From 10.00-11.00 on Thursday, 14 January 2021, Director General Ingrid Sølvberg will present The Shelf in 2020.

• Production figures November 2020

  18/12/2020 Preliminary production figures for November 2020 show an average daily production of 2 026 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• Go-ahead for Gjøa expansion

  18/12/2020 The authorities have granted consent for start-up of a subsea installation with two new wells on the Gjøa field in the North Sea.

• Award of Diskos 2.0 contracts

  16/12/2020 Landmark and Kadme are the proposed winners of the contracts for Diskos 2.0.

• Dry well near the Tordis field in the North Sea – 34/7-37 S

  08/12/2020 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 089, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 34/7-37 S.

• Dry well in the southwestern Barents Sea – 7018/5-1

  04/12/2020 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 960, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 7018/5-1.

• Drilling permit for well 2/9-6 S in production licence 617

  04/12/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted MOL Norge AS a drilling permit for well 2/9-6 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Meet our ten new managers

  03/12/2020 Ten of the eleven level-two executives in the NPD’s new organization are now in place. Six new directors were hired earlier this year. This change in the management constellation has come about in connection with a new statute governing central government employees in Norway.

• FORCE celebrates 25 years

  26/11/2020 The FORCE cooperating forum is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Most companies in the oil and gas industry in Norway are members. As the regulatory authority, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate plays an active role as head of the Secretariate.

• Production figures October 2020

  23/11/2020 Preliminary production figures for October 2020 show an average daily production of 1 877 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• Drilling permit for wells 31/2-22 S and 31/2-22 A in production licence 090 I

  19/11/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for wells 31/2-22 S and 31/2-22 A, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Announcement of 25th licensing round

  19/11/2020 The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy announced the 25th licensing round on 19th of November 2020, encompassing 136 blocks in the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea.

• Drilling permit for wells 31/1-2 S and 31/1-2 A in production licence 923

  19/11/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for wells 31/1-2 S and 31/1-2 A, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Dry well east of the Johan Castberg field in the Barents Sea – 7221/4-1

  19/11/2020 Lundin Energy Norway AS, operator of production licences 609 and 1027, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 7221/4-1. The well was drilled in production licence 609 as a shared well between production licences 609 and 1027.

• Green light to start up the Snorre Expansion

  14/11/2020 The expansion of the Snorre field in the North Sea consists of six subsea templates, which will be tied into Snorre A. Now the authorities have given Equinor and its partners consent to start up.

• Minor gas and oil discovery northeast of the 6607/12-2 S (Alve Nord) oil/gas discovery in the Norwegian Sea – 6607/12-4 and 6607/12-4 A

  12/11/2020 Aker BP ASA, operator of production licence 127 C, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 6607/12-4 and appraisal well 6607/12-4 A.

• Resource report: Web version and background data ready

  11/11/2020 A new resource report for exploration was newly presented.

• Gas discovery southwest of the Skarv field in the Norwegian Sea – 6507/4-1

  11/11/2020 ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS, operator of production licence 1009, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 6507/4-1.

• Minor gas discovery near the Maria field in the Norwegian Sea – 6407/1-8 S

  02/11/2020 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 263 D, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 6407/1-8 S. The well was drilled about 9 kilometres east of the Maria field in the Norwegian Sea, and about 210 kilometres north of Kristiansund.

• Production figures September 2020

  28/10/2020 Preliminary production figures for September 2020 show an average daily production of 1 772 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• Minor oil discovery and delineation of the 6406/12-3 A (Bue) oil discovery near the Fenja field in the Norwegian Sea – 6406/12-G-1 H

  28/10/2020 Neptune Energy Norge AS, operator of production licence 586, is the process of concluding the drilling of wildcat well 6406/12-G-1 H, which is an extension of an observation well for the 6406/12-3 A (Bue) oil discovery. The well was drilled on the Fenja field about 120 kilometres north of Kristiansund.

• Profitable exploration on the Norwegian shelf

  27/10/2020 Exploration activity on the Norwegian shelf is profitable in all areas and minor discoveries account for a significant share of value creation. There are still vast remaining resources in all areas. These are among the main conclusions in the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's new resource report for exploration, which was presented on Tuesday, 27 October.

• Drilling permit for well 16/4-12 in production licence 981

  26/10/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has issued a drilling permit to Lundin Energy Norway AS for well 16/4-12, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Drilling permit for well 7018/5-1 in production licence 960

  23/10/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for well 7018/5-1, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Maturing a CO2 storage site in the North Sea Basin: a story about the Johansen Formation

  21/10/2020 This year a new milestone was reached for CO2 storage in the North Sea basin. The first exploration well was drilled in the exploitation license and a development plan was submitted to the authorities.

• Dvalin ready for start-up

  21/10/2020 The authorities have issued consent for start-up of the Dvalin field in the Norwegian Sea. Operator Wintershall Dea estimates that it can recover 18 billion standard cubic metres of gas from Dvalin.

• The NPD is presenting a new resource report for exploration

  20/10/2020 Follow the presentation of the report live on npd.no on Tuesday, 27 October, at 10:00.

• The national budget – consistent good project implementation

  16/10/2020 Most projects are delivered within budget according to the NPD report “Project implementation on the Norwegian shelf”, presented earlier this year.

• Guidelines for production permit applications now updated

  13/10/2020 The revised guidelines for production permit applications are now ready for use. The update is part of the effort to simplify and streamline processes in the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD).

• Productive mineral expedition

  09/10/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has conducted another search for seabed minerals – this time facilitated by the use of new technology, new in this context, that is.

• Drilling permit for well 6507/5-10 S in production licence 891

  08/10/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS a drilling permit for well 6507/5-10 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Important measurements that form the basis for enormous sums to the public purse

  05/10/2020 One of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s tasks is to supervise the measurement (or metering) of oil and gas produced from the Norwegian shelf. The assets we are talking about here are the Norwegian State’s ownership interests on the shelf (SDFI), the oil companies’ revenues and the CO2 tax.

• NPD to hire ten managers

  02/10/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) is continuing its work to phase out the rotation scheme for managers. Ten managers will be hired in connection with this transition. They will report to the new executive management team, which was recruited before summer this year.

• Ærfugl Phase 1 ready for production

  02/10/2020 Development of the Ærfugl gas and condensate field in the Norwegian Sea is planned in two phases. The authorities have given start-up consent to the operator Aker BP to start production from Phase 1.

• Start-up consent for Tor II

  30/09/2020 The licensees in the Tor Unit in the southern North Sea have secured consent to start up the Tor II facilities.

• Oil and gas discovery near the Fram field in the North Sea – 35/11-24 S, 35/11-24 A and 35/11-24 B

  29/09/2020 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 248 C, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 35/11-24 S and appraisal wells 35/11-24 A and 35/11-24 B.

• Received PDO for Breidablikk

  28/09/2020 The authorities have received a plan for development and operation (PDO) for the Breidablikk oil field in the North Sea. Equinor and its partners are planning start-up in 2024.

• Production figures August 2020

  25/09/2020 Average daily liquids production in August was: 1 722 000 barrels of oil, 270 000 barrels of NGL and 26 000 barrels of condensate.

• Continued significant interest in exploration in mature areas in APA 2020

  25/09/2020 The authorities have received applications from 33 companies in the Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) 2020. The deadline for applications was 22 September.

• Dry well north of the Gjøa field in the North Sea – 6204/11-3

  18/09/2020 Wellesley Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 829, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 6204/11-3. The well was drilled about 75 kilometres north of the Gjøa field in the North Sea and 60 kilometres northwest of Florø.

• Drilling permit for well 34/7-37 S in production licence 089

  17/09/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has issued a drilling permit to Equinor Energy AS for wellbore 34/7-37 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Consultation – proposed amendment of the Resource Management Regulations

  16/09/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) is hereby submitting proposed amendments to the Regulations relating to resource management in the petroleum activities (the Resource Management Regulations) with comments for a public hearing.

• Revised guidelines for production permit applications

  14/09/2020 Revised guidelines for production permit applications will be published in early October.

• Drilling permit for well 6406/12-G-1 H in production licence 586

  14/09/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has issued a drilling permit for well 6406/12-G-1 H to Neptune Energy, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Documents for the annual status report for fields in production are ready

  02/09/2020 The updated guideline for the Annual status report for fields in production (ASR) and an attachment in excel format are now available.

• Researcher Geir Evensen wins the award for improved oil recovery

  01/09/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) is presentings its 16th award for improved oil recovery. This time the IOR award goes to researcher Geir Evensen at the research institute NORCE.

• Soon we announce the winner of the IOR award 2020

  25/08/2020 Who will win the award for improved oil recovery 2020? Tuesday 1 September at 12:20 pm Director general Ingrid Sølvberg will present the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s IOR award.

• Production figures July 2020

  24/08/2020 Preliminary production figures for July 2020 show an average daily production of 2 062 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• Drilling permit for well 6204/11-3 in production licence 829

  10/08/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Wellesley Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 6204/11-3, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Oil discovery near the Snorre field in the North Sea – 34/4-15 S and 34/4-15 A

  05/08/2020 Neptune Energy Norge AS, operator of production licence 882, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 34/4-15 S and appraisal well 34/4-15 A.

• Dry well near the Ivar Aasen field in the North Sea – 16/1-33 S

  05/08/2020 Spirit Energy Norway AS, operator of production licence 780, is in the process of concluding the drilling of wildcat well 16/1-33 S.

• Drilling permit for well 6507/4-1 in production licence 1009

  03/08/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS a drilling permit for well 6507/4-1, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Dry well near the Johan Castberg field in the Barents Sea – 7219/9-3

  31/07/2020 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 532, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 7219/9-3.

• Drilling permit for well 6407/1-8 S and A in production licence 263 D

  29/07/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for well 6407/1-8 S & A, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Delineation of gas/condensate discovery 6506/11-10 (Hades) near the Morvin field in the Norwegian Sea – 6506/11-12 S

  28/07/2020 OMV Norway AS, operator of production licence 644, is the process of concluding the drilling of appraisal well 6506/11-12 S on the 6506/11-10 (Hades) gas/condensate discovery.

• Interim report – activity rising again in the petroleum industry following turbulence in the first months of the year

  17/07/2020 In the first half of 2020, activity on the Norwegian shelf has been characterised by the corona situation with restrictions on activity, a drop in demand and a declining oil price.

• Production figures June 2020

  17/07/2020 Preliminary production figures for June 2020 show an average daily production of 1 857 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• Minor oil discovery near the Vigdis field in the North Sea – 34/7-E-4 AH

  14/07/2020 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 089, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 34/7-E-4 AH just northwest of the Vigdis Vest field in the northern part of the North Sea and 160 kilometres west of Florø.

• Three finalists for IOR award 2020

  10/07/2020 Three finalists have been nominated for the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s IOR award for 2020. The finalists are the licensees on the Grane field in the North Sea, researcher Geir Evensen and oil company Lundin.

• Geir Evensen

  10/07/2020 For many years, Geir Evensen has delivered invaluable efforts in the development of ensemble-based modelling methods. These methods have contributed to enormous value creation on the Norwegian Shelf.

• Lundin

  10/07/2020 Oil and gas company Lundin Energy Norway has distinguished itself through standardised use of formation and long-term testing of reservoirs before making important decisions regarding developing discoveries.

• Licensees on the Grane field

  10/07/2020 Since its start-up in 2003, the Grane field in the central part of the North Sea has been among the fields on the Norwegian Shelf that have produced the most.

• Gas and condensate discovery near the Kvitebjørn field in the North Sea – 30/2-5 S

  08/07/2020 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 878, is in the process of concluding the drilling of wildcat well 30/2-5 S.

• Dry well north of the Johan Castberg field in the Barents Sea – 7321/8-2 S

  06/07/2020 Spirit Energy Norway AS, operator of production licence 719, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 7321/8-2 S.

• Streamlined template for Annual status report for fields in production

  02/07/2020 The template for the annual status report (ASR) for fields in production from 2019 to 2020 has been simplified. Starting from 2020, ASR for fields in production must be submitted to the NPD by 15 October.

• 25th licensing round – announcement on public consultation

  01/07/2020 The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy proposes announcing nine area in the 25th licensing round. The proposal was submitted for public consultation on 24 June 2020.

• Almost half of Norwegian petroleum production will soon be run on power from shore

  26/06/2020 The companies are considering multiple electrification projects that could reduce emissions considerably.

• This is the NPD’s new senior management team

  25/06/2020 The six directors who will make up the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s senior management team along with Director General Ingrid Sølvberg have now been employed.

• Planning redevelopment of the Hod field

  24/06/2020 On behalf of the licensees, operator Aker BP has submitted a Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) for a redevelopment of the Hod field in the Valhall area in the North Sea.

• Drilling permit for wells 6607/12-4 and 6607/12-4 A in production licence 127 C

  24/06/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Aker BP ASA a drilling permit for wells 6607/12-4 and 6607/12-4 A cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• The North Sea: New times, new methods and new opportunities

  23/06/2020 More than 50 years have passed since the first commercial discovery of oil was made in the North Sea. The gigantic Johan Sverdrup field – which started production in 2019 – will produce for the next 50 years according to plan.

• Drilling permit for well 16/1-33 S in PL 780

  22/06/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Spirit Energy Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/1-33 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Production figures May 2020

  19/06/2020 Preliminary production figures for May 2020 show an average daily production of 2 029 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is a decrease of 78 000 barrels per day compared to April.

• Announcement of awards in predefined areas (APA) 2020

  19/06/2020 The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy announced APA 2020 on 19 June 2020, encompassing the predefined areas with blocks in the North Sea, Norwegian Sea and Barents Sea

• Drilling permit for wells 35/11-24 S and A in production licence 248 C

  17/06/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Equinor Energy a drilling permit for wells 35/11-24 S and A, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Drilling permit for wells 34/4-15 S and 34/4-15 A in production licence 882

  12/06/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Neptune Energy Norge AS a drilling permit for wells 34/4-15 S and 34/4-15 A, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Can machine learning help highlight missed pay?

  03/06/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has since 2018 contributed to a machine learning project with the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) in the UK.

• New podcast: Critical resources in times of crisis

  29/05/2020 Norwegian podcast translated into written English. In this podcast, we will be speaking with Kalmar Ildstad, director of development and operations in the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate about critical resources in times of crisis. What is the actual status on the Norwegian shelf?

• Minerals from the deep

  28/05/2020 We have been where no one has gone before. 3000 metres below sea level, on a subsea ridge, where warm, enriched water from the depths of the earth seeps out.

• Drilling permit for well 6506/11-12 S in production licence 644

  27/05/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted OMV Norge AS a drilling permit for well 6506/11-12 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Production figures April 2020

  20/05/2020 Preliminary production figures for April 2020 show an average daily production of 2 117 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is a decrease of 60 000 barrels per day compared to March.

• Dry well near the Fram field in the North Sea – 35/10-6

  18/05/2020 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 827 S, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 35/10-6.

• Historic: Northern Lights has submitted a plan for development and operation (PDO) for the first CO2 storage project on the Norwegian shelf

  15/05/2020 The Northern Lights Alliance, with operator Equinor and partners Shell and Total, has submitted a plan for an important part of the Norwegian full-scale project for transport and storage of CO2 on the shelf.

• Drilling permit for well 7321/8-2 S in production licence 719

  12/05/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Spirit Energy Norway AS a drilling permit for well 7321/8-2 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Drilling permit for well in 7219/11-1 in production licence 533 B

  12/05/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Energy Norway AS a drilling permit for well 7219/11-1 cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Drilling permit for well 30/2-5 S in production licence 878

  11/05/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for well 30/2-5 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Podcast with the Director General

  08/05/2020 Norwegian podcast translated into written English.

• Cutting oil production

  30/04/2020 The Norwegian authorities’ decision to cut oil production starting in June is being made in an effort to contribute toward more rapid stabilisation of the oil market than the market mechanism alone could ensure.

• Dry well near the Oseberg field in the North Sea – 30/6-31 S

  30/04/2020 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 053, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 30/6-31 S.

• More than 6.5 kilometres of high-quality geology published on FactPages

  24/04/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has recently published high resolution core images of 94 so-called shallow wellbores in the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea.

• Dry well near the Heidrun field in the Norwegian Sea – 6507/8-10 S

  24/04/2020 Neptune Energy Norge AS, operator of production licence 889, is in the process of concluding the drilling of wildcat well 6507/8-10 S. The well was drilled about 10 kilometres east of the Heidrun field in the Norwegian Sea and 215 kilometres west of Brønnøysund.

• Green light for Ærfugl well

  22/04/2020 Operator Aker BP is starting production from the second development stage (phase two) on the Ærfugl field in the Norwegian Sea. This will take place from the existing subsea template on the nearby Skarv field.

• New issue - Norwegian Continental Shelf

  22/04/2020 The new issue of the Norwegian Continental Shelf magazine is now available in a digital version with plenty of interesting reading. The articles in the magazine were written before the corona crisis.

• Ten more years for Troll B

  20/04/2020 The authorities have granted consent to operator Equinor and the other licensees for a 10-year lifetime extension for the Troll B facility in the North Sea.

• NPD uses video to share oil and climate info with lower secondary school in Oslo

  17/04/2020 It all started with a phone call to the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) from Hedda Greni, a teacher at Skullerud lower secondary school in Oslo. And ended up with a geologist and a chartered engineer from the NPD taking part in a two-period-long video conference to talk to the students in classes 9a and 9b about oil and the climate.

• Production figures March 2020

  17/04/2020 Preliminary production figures for March 2020 show an average daily production of 2 038 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is a decrease of 64 000 barrels per day compared to February.

• Reduced exploration activity; production is maintained for now

  08/04/2020 Exploration activity on the shelf has been reduced, and production will be maintained for the time being, in spite of the corona outbreak and the decline in oil price. At the same time, the companies have announced and initiated several measures that could have long-term consequences for production and overall resource extraction.

• Oil discovery near the Maria field in the Norwegian Sea – 6406/3-10

  07/04/2020 Wintershall Dea Norge AS, operator of production licence 836 S, is in the process of concluding the drilling of wildcat well 6406/3-10. The well was drilled about 8 kilometres west of the Maria field in the Norwegian Sea and 200 kilometres north of Kristiansund.

• Minor gas discovery southwest of the Skarv field in the Norwegian Sea – 6506/5-1 S

  06/04/2020 Aker BP, operator of production licence 1008, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 6506/5-1 S. The well was drilled about 50 kilometres southwest of the Skarv field in the Norwegian Sea and 210 kilometres west of Brønnøysund.

• Oil and gas discovery near the Balder field in the North Sea - 25/8-19 S and 25/8-19 A

  18/03/2020 MOL Norge AS, operator of production licence 820 S, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 25/8-19 S and appraisal well 25/8-19 A.

• Norwegian Petroleum Directorate handles day-to-day business from home offices

  16/03/2020 Employees at the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate currently handle day-to-day business from home offices. This does not impact the daily operation of the Directorate. All types of applications will be processed as usual.

• Drilling permit for well 35/8-7S in production licence 880

  16/03/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Capricorn Norge AS a drilling permit for well 35/8-7S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Drilling permit for well 34/7-E-4 AH in production licence 089

  13/03/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for wellbore 34/7-E-4 AH, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Improved execution of development projects

  13/03/2020 A review of 66 projects on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) in 2007-18 reveals that most have kept their cost within the estimates given in their plan for development and operation (PDO).

• Production figures February 2020

  12/03/2020 Preliminary production figures for February 2020 show an average daily production of 2 106 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is an increase of 129 000 barrels per day compared to January.

• Restrictions on visits in connection with spread of coronavirus

  11/03/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has introduced restrictions with regard to presence in the Directorate’s offices for persons who have been in areas with prolonged spread of coronavirus.

• Drilling permit for well 35/10-5 in production licence 827 S

  10/03/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for well 35/10-5, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Map services – updated changelog

  09/03/2020 Updated changelog with information about new datalayer, "Wellbore, all" in our chartservices.

• Cook and Johansen Formations are good candidates for CO2 storage – 31/5-7

  05/03/2020 Equinor Energy AS, operator of exploitation licence 001, is in the process of concluding the drilling of wildcat well 31/5-7.

• Awards in APA 2019

  03/03/2020 On 14 February 2020, the King-in-Council awarded ownership interests in the APA 2019 licencing round (Awards in Predefined Areas).

• FactPages – minor upgrade

  03/03/2020 5th of March, a minor upgrade will be done. The FactPages will therefore be unavailable from 18.00-21.00 this day.

• Small oil discovery near the Gudrun field in the North Sea – 15/3-12 S and 15/3-12 A

  02/03/2020 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 025, has concluded the drilling of wildcat wells 15/3-12 S and 15/3-12 A in the central part of the North Sea.

• Dry appraisal well on the 6604/5-1 (Balderbrå) gas discovery in the northern Norwegian Sea - 6604/5-2 S

  26/02/2020 Wintershall Dea Norge AS, operator of production licence PL 894, is in the process of concluding the drilling of appraisal well 6604/5-2 S.

• Green light for Skogul

  24/02/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted consent for start-up of the Skogul field in the North Sea.

• The resource accounts for 2019 are now available

  20/02/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's estimate of total proven and unproven petroleum resources on the Norwegian continental shelf is about 15.7 billion standard cubic metres of oil equivalents.

• Production figures January 2020

  19/02/2020 Preliminary production figures for January 2020 show an average daily production of 1 963 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is a decrease of 111 000 barrels per day compared to December 2019.

• Drilling permit for well 7221/4-1 in production licence 609

  18/02/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 7221/4-1 cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Dry well near the Balder field in the North Sea – 25/7- 9 S

  12/02/2020 ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS, operator of production licence 917, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 25/7-9 S.

• Most of the amount swindled from the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate is back where it belongs

  11/02/2020 In November of last year, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) was the target of a payment fraud amounting to 17.6 million kroner. Most of these funds, around NOK 17 million, have now been returned to the Directorate.

• Who deserves improved recovery award 2020?

  03/02/2020 Every other year we present the IOR award at ONS. Do you know of anyone who deserves the award? Nominate your candidate for the IOR award 2020 by 1 March 2020.

• Developments on the shelf – what have we learned?

  31/01/2020 To what extent are development projects on the Norwegian shelf affected by delays and cost overruns? The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has examined the development from 2007 to 2018 and will present its findings on 7 February.

• Dialogue is the key to good coexistence on the sea

  17/01/2020 Cooperation is a key word for good coexistence between industries at sea. The value of dialogue and good communication between the industries was the topic when the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate recently hosted the very first joint regulatory authority meeting for the seismic industry.

• Production figures December 2019

  17/01/2020 Preliminary production figures for December 2019 show an average daily production of 2 082 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is an increase of 95 000 barrels per day compared to November.

• APA 2019: Licence shares offered to 28 companies

  14/01/2020 28 companies have been offered ownership interests in a total of 69 production licences on the Norwegian Shelf in the Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) 2019.

• Minor oil and gas discovery near the Balder field in the North Sea – 25/7-8 S

  14/01/2020 ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS, operator of production licence 917, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 25/7-8 S.

• Basis for increased gas transport from the Barents Sea South

  13/01/2020 Today, Gassco presented a new report regarding the transport of gas from the southern Barents Sea. The report shows that it could be socio-economically profitable to increase the transport capacity for gas, thereby further increasing value creation in the Barents Sea.

• The Shelf in 2019 – a good year overall

  09/01/2020 Activity on the shelf was high last year. There are considerable resources in fields and discoveries, and more yet to be discovered in all sea areas. A record number of fields are producing.

• Drilling permit for well 6507/8-10 S in production licence 889

  08/01/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Neptune Energy Norge AS a drilling permit for well 6507/8-10 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Drilling permit for well 25/2-22 S in production licence 442

  08/01/2020 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Aker BP ASA a drilling permit for well 25/2-22 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Dry well near the Aasta Hansteen field in the Norwegian Sea – 6604/6-1

  08/01/2020 Wintershall Dea Norge AS, operator of production licence 894, is in the process of concluding the drilling of wildcat well 6604/6-1.

• The Shelf 2019: A summary

  03/01/2020 Thursday, 9 January Ingrid Sølvberg, our new director general, summarized the past year on the Norwegian shelf. She also presented investment and production forecasts for the next five years.

• Drilling permit for well 6604/5-2 S in production licence 894

  23/12/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Wintershall Dea Norge AS a drilling permit for well 6604/5-2 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Drilling permit for well 30/6-31 S in production licence 053

  23/12/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for well 30/6-31 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Increasing recovery from the Balder field

  20/12/2019 On Tuesday 17 December, Vår Energi submitted an amended Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) for the Balder field and the associated Ringhorne deposit in the North Sea. The development will contribute to increase recovery from Balder.

• Drilling permit for well 7219/9-3 in production licence 532

  19/12/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for well 7219/9-3, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Drilling permit for well 6506/5-1 S in production licence 1008

  18/12/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Aker BP ASA a drilling permit for well 6506/5-1 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• The Shelf 2019 is approaching – registration is open

  13/12/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate publishes The Shelf in January of every year. The publication is a summary of the past year; results from exploration and production, as well as investment and production forecasts for the next five years.

• Minor oil and gas discovery near the Heidrun field in the Norwegian Sea – 6507/7-16 S

  13/12/2019 DNO North Sea (Norge) AS, operator of production licence 888, is in the process of concluding the drilling of wildcat well 6507/7-16 S.

• Production figures November 2019

  12/12/2019 Preliminary production figures for November 2019 show an average daily production of 2 016 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is an increase of 235 000 barrels per day compared to October.

• Dry appraisal well on the 35/11-23 oil and gas discovery near the Fram field in the North Sea – 35/11-23 A

  09/12/2019 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 090, has concluded the drilling of appraisal well 35/11-23 A.

• Drilling permit for well 25/7-9 S in production licence 917

  08/12/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS a drilling permit for well 25/7-9 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Drilling permit for well 31/5-7 in exploitation licence 001

  29/11/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for well 31/5-7, cf. Section 15 of the documentation relating to storage of CO2 on the shelf.

• Hoping for a dry well near Troll

  28/11/2019 For the first time, an exploration well is being drilled where the objective is not to find oil or gas.

• Drilling permit for well 6604/6-1 in production licence 894

  26/11/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Wintershall Dea Norge AS a drilling permit for well 6604/6-1, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Drilling permit for wells 15/3-12 S and 15/3-12 A in production licence 025

  26/11/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for wells 15/3-12 S and 15/3-12 A, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Minor oil discovery in the Norwegian Sea - 6611/1-1

  26/11/2019 Wintershall Dea Norge AS, operator of production licence 896, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 6611/1-1.

• Production figures October 2019

  19/11/2019 Preliminary production figures for October 2019 show an average daily production of 1 828 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate,which is an increase of 264 000 barrels per day compared to September.

• Oil and gas discovery near the Balder field in the North Sea – 25/7-7

  12/11/2019 ConocoPhillips Scandinavia AS, operator of production licence 782 S, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 25/7-7.

• Delineation of the Draugen field in the Norwegian Sea - 6407/9-12

  12/11/2019 OKEA ASA, operator of production licence 093 D, has now completed drilling of appraisal well 6407/9-12 on the Draugen field, toward the east.

• Minor oil discovery south of the Gyda field in the North Sea – 2/1-17 S

  08/11/2019 Aker BP ASA, operator of production licence 019 C, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 2/1-17 S.

• Oil and gas discovery near the Fram field in the North Sea – 35/11-23

  06/11/2019 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 090, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 35/11-23. The well has been drilled about 3 kilometres southwest of the Fram field in the northern part of the North Sea, and 120 kilometres northwest of Bergen.

• More technology to create value

  31/10/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate wants to contribute to the industry developing and using even more technology to create value on the Norwegian shelf. A task force has presented nine proposed measures to achieve this.

• Reminder: Register for popular course

  29/10/2019 We would like to remind you of "Course for the industry" (Kurs for næringen) which will be held on 14 November in our offices in Stavanger.

• Dry well near the Troll field in the North Sea – well 32/4-3 S

  29/10/2019 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 921, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 32/4-3 S.

• Delineation of gas/condensate discovery 6506/11-10 near the Morvin field in the Norwegian Sea – well 6506/11-11 S

  24/10/2019 OMV Norge AS, operator of production licence 644, is in the process of completing the drilling of appraisal well 6506/11-11 S on the 6506/11-10 (Iris) gas/condensate discovery.

• Drilling permit for well 25/7-8 S in production licence 917

  21/10/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS a drilling permit for well 25/7-8 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Busy Norwegian Sea

  18/10/2019 A lot is going on in the Norwegian Sea! In this sea area, which is twice the size of the North Sea, there are 19 fields in production, numerous discoveries are being developed and around 350 exploration wells have been drilled over the past 40 years.

• Production figures September 2019

  15/10/2019 Preliminary production figures for September 2019 show an average daily production of 1 574 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is a decrease of 86 000 barrels per day compared to August.

• Small oil and gas discovery southeast of the Skarv field in the Norwegian Sea – 6507/5-9 S and 6507/5-9 A

  15/10/2019 PGNiG Upstream Norway AS, operator of production licence 838, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 6507/5-9 S and appraisal well 6507/5-9 A.

• Dry well near the Yme field in the North Sea – 9/2-12

  15/10/2019 Repsol Norge AS, operator of production licence 910, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 9/2-12. The well is being drilled about six kilometres northeast of the Yme field centre in the North Sea.

• Ingrid Sølvberg to become new director general

  14/10/2019 Ingrid Sølvberg will take over the post of director general of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate, following Bente Nyland.

• Together for 50 years on the Norwegian shelf

  14/10/2019 50 years have passed since the first commercial discovery of oil on the Norwegian shelf. To mark the occasion, the cooperating forum Force is arranging a two-day seminar which will focus on telling the story and highlighting the lessons we have learned that can be passed on to younger generations.

• Map services – updated changelog

  14/10/2019 Updated changelog with information about attribute-changes between new and old downloadable CSV/shape files.

• Drilling permit for 25/8-19 S i utvinningsløyve 820 S

  14/10/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted MOL Norge AS a drilling permit for well 25/8-19 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Drilling permit for well 35/11-23 in production licence 090

  14/10/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for well 35/11-23, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Drilling permit for well 6507/7-16 S in production licence 888

  09/10/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted DNO North Sea (Norge) a drilling permit for well 6507/7-16, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Suggest candidate for improved recovery award

  07/10/2019 Who's the best at improved recovery? Suggest who you think should win the IOR award 2020. The deadline is 1 March 2020.

• Oil production has started

  05/10/2019 Nine years after the field was proven, production commenced on Saturday from the North Sea giant, Johan Sverdrup. 24/7, for the next 40 years, oil from this field will secure substantial revenues for Norway.

• Go-ahead for new facility on Valhall

  02/10/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted consent to start up the Valhall West Flank facility in the North Sea. Start-up will take place this autumn.

• Drilling permit for well 6507/5-9 A in production licence 838

  02/10/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted PGNiG Upstream Norway AS a drilling permit for well 6507/5-9 A, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• FactPages and FactMaps – old versions are removed

  02/10/2019 3rd of October the old versions of FactPages and FactMaps will be replaced with the new versions launched 6th of June 2019. In connection with this, work will be ongoing so that both new and old pages can be inaccessible parts of the day.

• Continued high activity on the Norwegian shelf

  27/09/2019 Even after more than 50 years, the Norwegian shelf still holds vast opportunities.

• Reminder: Presentation of the new resource report

  25/09/2019 Have you already registered? Or do you plan to follow online? On Friday 27 September at 10 am we will present the new resource report on fields and discoveries.

• Production figures August 2019

  24/09/2019 Preliminary production figures for August 2019 show an average daily production of 1 647 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is a decrease of 67 000 barrels per day compared to July.

• Gas discovery south of the Marulk field in the Norwegian Sea – 6507/2-5 S

  17/09/2019 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 942, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 6507/2-5 S.

• Registration open for popular course

  13/09/2019 You can now register for “Course for the industry" (Kurs for næringen) which will be held on 14 November in our offices in Stavanger. The registration deadline is 8 November.

• Tordis and Vigdis facilities to remain in production

  12/09/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor consent to use the facilities on the Tordis and Vigdis fields beyond the approved lifetime.

• Drilling permit for well 6611/1-1 in production licence 896

  12/09/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted DEA Norge AS a drilling permit for well 6611/1-1, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Presentation of the new resource report

  12/09/2019 On Friday, 27 September, director of development and operations Ingrid Sølvberg will present the new resource report on fields and discoveries.

• Dry well near the Mikkel field in the Norwegian Sea - 6407/3-2 S

  10/09/2019 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licences 796 and 796 B, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 6407/3-2 S.

• Successful exploration for seabed minerals

  09/09/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has just completed a successful data acquisition expedition on the Mohns Ridge in the north-western Norwegian Sea, using the Seabed Constructor vessel.

• The Guidelines to the annual status report for fields in production have been updated

  06/09/2019 The Guidelines to the annual status report (ASR) have been updated, to ASR2019. The Guidelines are unchanged from last year’s Guidelines (ASR2018), with the exception of Chapter 3.2, “Reserves and resources – status”.

• Continued significant interest in exploration in mature areas in APA 2019

  04/09/2019 The authorities have received applications from 33 companies in the Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) 2019.

• Drilling permit for well 9/2-12 in production licence 910

  04/09/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Repsol Norge AS a drilling permit for well 9/2-12, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Dry well south of the Oseberg field in the North Sea – 30/12-2

  04/09/2019 Aker BP ASA, operator of production licence 986, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 30/12-2.

• Green light for giant field

  02/09/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted its consent for start-up of the Johan Sverdrup field in the North Sea. The field is expected to produce oil for the next 40 years.

• Drilling permit for well 32/4-2 in production licence 921

  22/08/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for well 32/4-2, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Oil discovery north of the 7324/8-1 (Wisting) oil discovery in the Barents Sea – 7324/6-1

  20/08/2019 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 855, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 7324/6-1.

• Dry well northeast of the Norne field in the Norwegian Sea – 6608/6-1

  20/08/2019 Aker BP ASA, operator of production licence 762, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 6608/6-1.

• Small oil discovery south of the Edvard Grieg field - 16/5-8 S

  19/08/2019 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 815, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 16/5-8 S.

• New search for minerals

  16/08/2019 For the next month, colleague Jan Stenløkk will trade his office in Stavanger for the vessel "M/V Seabed Constructor" in the Norwegian Sea.

• Production figures July 2019

  16/08/2019 Preliminary production figures for July 2019 show an average daily production of 1 713 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is an increase of 316 000 barrels per day compared to June.

• Drilling permit for well 6507/5-9 S in production licence 838

  16/08/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted PGNiG Upstream Norway AS a drilling permit for well 6507/5-9 S cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Start-up consent for the Utgard field

  14/08/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted its consent to start-up of the Utgard field in the North Sea.

• Small gas discovery near the Bøyla field in the North Sea - 24/9-13 and 24/9-13 A

  07/08/2019 Aker BP ASA, operator of production licence 869, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 24/9-13 and appraisal well 24/9-13 A.

• Drilling permit for well 30/12-2 in production licence 986

  05/08/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Aker BP ASA a drilling permit for well 30/12-2, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Dry well near the Norne field in the Norwegian Sea – 6608/11-9

  05/08/2019 Capricorn Norge AS, operator of production licence 842, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 6608/11-9.

• Drilling permit for well 2/1-17 S in production licence 019 C

  01/08/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Aker BP ASA a drilling permit for well 2/1-17 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management regulations.

• Drilling permit for well 25/7-7 in production licence 782 S

  31/07/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS a drilling permit for well 25/7-7 cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management regulations.

• Delineation of the 16/1-29 S oil discovery in the North Sea - 16/1-30 S and A

  26/07/2019 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 167, has completed drilling appraisal wells 16/1-30 S and 16/1-30 A.

• Oil discovery northeast of the Alvheim field in the North Sea – 25/2-21

  23/07/2019 Aker BP ASA, operator of production licence 442, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 25/2-21 (Liatårnet).

• Dry well west of the Johan Sverdrup field in the North Sea - 16/5-7

  16/07/2019 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 502, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 16/5-7.

• High activity in the first six months

  13/07/2019 Production on the Norwegian shelf is holding steady at a high level. Many projects are in the development or planning phases.

• Production figures June 2019

  12/07/2019 Preliminary production figures for June 2019 show an average daily production of 1 409 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is a decrease of 184 000 barrels per day compared to May.

• Dry well southeast of the Norne field in the Norwegian Sea – 6508/1-3

  10/07/2019 Capricorn Norge AS, operator of production licence 758, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 6508/1-3.

• Search for new Director General

  02/07/2019 After twelve years as Director General, Bente Nyland will complete her term at the end of 2019. The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has started a search for her successor.

• Plans to re-develop Tor

  01/07/2019 On behalf of the licensees, operator Conoco Phillips has submitted a Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) for a re-development of the Tor field in the Greater Ekofisk area in the North Sea.

• Minor oil discovery and delineation of the 24/9-12 S (Frosk) oil discovery in the North Sea – 24/9-15 S and 24/9-15 A

  01/07/2019 Aker BP ASA, operator of production licence 340, has finalised the results after drilling wildcat well 24/9-15 S (Froskelår Nordøst) and appraisal well 24/9-15 A.

• Dry well north of the Gina Krog field in the North Sea – 15/6-16 S

  27/06/2019 Aker BP ASA, operator of production licence 777, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 15/6-16 S. The well was drilled about 10 kilometres north of the Gina Krog field and 220 kilometres west of Stavanger in the central part of the North Sea.

• Drilling permit for well 6608/11-9 in production licence 842

  26/06/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Capricorn Norge AS a drilling permit for well 6608/11-9 cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Drilling permit for well 6508/1-3 in production licence 758

  20/06/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Capricorn Norge AS a drilling permit for well 6508/1-3 cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Drilling permit for well 6608/6-1 in production licence 762

  20/06/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Aker BP ASA a drilling permit for well 6608/6-1 cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Delineation of the Edvard Grieg field in the North Sea – 16/1-31 S and 16/1-31 A

  20/06/2019 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 338, has completed the drilling of exploration wells 16/1-31 S and 16/1-31 A.

• Production figures for May 2019

  20/06/2019 Preliminary production figures for May 2019 show an average daily production of 1 599 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is a decrease of 120 000 barrels per day compared to April.

• Drilling permit for well 6507/2-5 S in production licence 942

  19/06/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for well 6507/2-5 S cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Learn more about resource management, save the date now

  18/06/2019 This autumn, for the fourth straight year, we will be holding a course on our roles and tasks, and what this entails for your working day in the oil and gas industry.

• Drilling permit for well 25/2-20 in production licence 442

  17/06/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Aker BP ASA a drilling permit for well 25/2-20, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Oil and gas discovery southwest of the Norne field in the Norwegian Sea – 6507/3-13

  17/06/2019 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 159 B, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 6507/3-13.

• Dry well near the 7435/12-1 (Korpfjell) gas discovery in the Barents Sea – 7335/3-1

  17/06/2019 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 859, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 7335/3-1.

• Analysis reveals extensive seabed minerals

  07/06/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s chemical analyses of sulphides and manganese crusts from the Norwegian shelf reveal that the sulphides contain a high content of copper, zinc and cobalt.

• Upgrade of FactPages and FactMaps

  06/06/2019 Starting today, we are switching to a new, upgraded version of our FactPages and FactMaps. There will be a three-month transition period, after which the old pages will no longer be available.

• Dry well in the North Sea – 15/6-15

  04/06/2019 Aker BP ASA, operator of production licence 814, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 15/6-15.

• Announcement of awards in predefined areas (APA) 2019

  29/05/2019 The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy announced APA 2019 on 29 May 2019, encompassing the predefined areas with blocks in the North Sea, Norwegian Sea and Barents Sea.

• Drilling permit for well 16/5-7 in production licence 502

  27/05/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for well 16/5-7, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Dry well near the Trym field in the southern part of the North Sea - 3/7-11 S

  24/05/2019 MOL Norge AS, operator of production licence 539, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 3/7-11 S.

• Production figures for April 2019

  22/05/2019 Preliminary production figures for April 2019 show an average daily production of 1 729 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is a decrease of 24 000 barrels per day compared to March.

• Drilling permit for well 7324/6-1 in production licence 855

  20/05/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for well 7324/6-1, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Drilling permit for well 6506/11-11 S in production licence 644

  15/05/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted OMV (Norge) AS a drilling permit for well 6506/11-11 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Drilling permit for well 16/1-31 A in production licence 338

  14/05/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/1-31 A, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Ready for start-up on Trestakk

  13/05/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted consent for start-up of the Trestakk field in the Norwegian Sea. Operator Equinor plans start-up during second quarter of 2019.

• Dry well south of the Grane field - 25/11-29 S

  10/05/2019 Aker BP ASA, operator of production licence 916, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 25/11-29 S.

• Drilling permit for wells 16/1-30 S and 16/1-30 A in production licence 167

  09/05/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for wells 16/1-30 S and 16/1-30 A, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• The future is in the north

  08/05/2019 Our estimates indicate that more than half of the oil and gas that has not yet been discovered is located in the Barents Sea. The rest is distributed between the Norwegian Sea and the North Sea. The opportunities are greatest in the Barents Sea, where vast areas have not yet been explored.

• Drilling permit for well 15/6-16 S in production licence 777

  08/05/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Aker BP ASA a drilling permit for well 15/6-16 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Drilling permit for well 15/6-15 in production licence 814

  08/05/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Aker BP ASA a drilling permit for well 15/6-15 cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Challenges when using FactPages and FactMaps

  30/04/2019 Some problems are currently being experienced when using FactPages and FactMaps.

• Dry well northeast of the Jotun field in the North Sea – 25/6-6 S

  26/04/2019 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 870, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 25/6-6 S. The well was drilled in the Stord Basin northeast of the Utsira High, about 35 kilometres northeast of the Jotun field and 170 kilometres northwest of Stavanger in the central part of the North Sea.

• Hourly rate for supervision increased

  25/04/2019 Pursuant to a decision from the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, the rate for regulatory supervision of resource management has increased from NOK 850 to NOK 1 150 from and including 1 September 2018.

• Drilling permit for well 7335/3-1 in production licence 859

  24/04/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for well 7335/3-1, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Drilling permit for well 25/11-29 S in production licence 916

  16/04/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Aker BP ASA a drilling permit for well 25/11-29 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Drilling permit for wells 6507/3-13 and 6507/3-13 A in production licence 159 B

  15/04/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for wells 6507/3-13 and 6507/3-13 A, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Continental shelf’s extent outside Bouvet Island clarified

  12/04/2019 Bouvet Island is a Norwegian island situated in the southernmost part of the Atlantic Ocean.

• Production figures March 2019

  12/04/2019 Preliminary production figures for March 2019 show an average daily production of 1 765 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is an increase of 19 000 barrels per day compared to February.

• Dry well near the 35/3-2 (Agat) gas discovery in the northern North Sea – 36/1-3/1-3

  03/04/2019 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 885, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 36/1-3. The well was drilled about 15 kilometres east of the 35/3-2 (Agat) gas discovery and 55 kilometres northwest of Florø, in the northern part of the North Sea.

• New report on petroleum activity in the High North

  02/04/2019 Today the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate will present the report Petroleum Activity in the High North. The report places the petroleum activity in the High North into a historical, international and technological framework.

• Dry well in the southeastern Barents Sea – 7132/2-2

  02/04/2019 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 857, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 7132/2-2. The well was drilled about 175 kilometres north of Vardø, to the southeast in the Barents Sea.

• Delineation of the Hod field and dry well near the Hod field in the North Sea – 2/11-12 S and 2/11-12 A

  28/03/2019 Aker BP ASA, operator of production licence 033, has concluded the drilling of appraisal well 2/11-12 S and wildcat well 2/11-12 A

• Development plan for Solveig submitted

  27/03/2019 The authorities have received the Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) for the Solveig oil discovery in the North Sea.

• Drilling permit for well 3/7-11 S in production licence 539

  26/03/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted MOL Norge AS a drilling permit for well 3/7-11 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Drilling permit for well 16/5-8 S in production licence 815

  26/03/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/5-8 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Oda field starts production

  19/03/2019 The Oda field started to produce oil and gas on 16 March. The field, which is located 13 kilometres east of Ula in the North Sea, is operated by Spirit Energy.

• Gas and oil discovery northwest of the Bøyla field in the North Sea - 24/9-14 S and 24/9-14 A

  19/03/2019 Aker BP ASA, operator of production licence 869, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 24/9-14 S and a horizontal appraisal well, 24/9-14 A.

• Production figures for February 2019

  15/03/2019 Preliminary production figures for February 2019 show an average daily production of 1 745 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is a decrease of 75 000 barrels per day compared to January.

• Diskos Vendor Conference

  14/03/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate and the Diskos Management wants to invite potential Diskos vendors to a “Diskos Vendor Conference” Thursday 21st of March 2019.

• Gullfaks C can be used until 2036

  14/03/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate gives the go ahead for using the C platform on the Gullfaks field in the North Sea until 30 June 2036. This corresponds to the entire period of the production licence.

• Welcome to our new website!

  14/03/2019 We have upgraded our website. The content is largely the same as before, but we have made an effort to improve, streamline and update to give you a better user experience.

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• Dry well north of the Vilje field in the North Sea – 25/1-13

  12/03/2019 Wellesley Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 871, is in the process of concluding the drilling of wildcat well 25/1-13.

• Information about launch of new www.npd.no

  11/03/2019 Launch of new www.npd.no and and how this temporarily affects the FactPages and FactMaps.

• Minor oil discovery near the Visund field in the North Sea - 34/8-18 S

  04/03/2019 Equinor Energy  AS, operator of production licence 120, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 34/8-18 S.

• Dry well north of the Snøhvit field in the Barents Sea - 7121/1-2 S

  25/02/2019 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 767, is in the process of concluding the drilling of wildcat well 7121/1-2 S.

• 25/6-6 S

  21/02/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for well 25/6-6 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Submitted development plan for Duva

  21/02/2019 On Thursday, the licensees, led by operator Neptune Energy, submitted the Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) for the Duva field in the North Sea.

• Delineation of the 31/7-1 (Brasse) oil and gas discovery near the Brage field in the North Sea - 31/7-3 S og 31/7-3 A

  19/02/2019 Faroe Petroleum Norge AS, operator of production licence 740, has concluded the drilling of appraisal wells 31/7-3 S and 31/7-3 A.

• January 2019

  19/02/2019 Preliminary production figures for January 2019 show an average daily production of 1 822 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is a decrease of 30 000 barrels per day compared to December.

• Dry well near the Aasta Hansteen field in the Norwegian Sea - 6706/6-2 S

  18/02/2019 Wintershall Norge A/S, operator of production licence 847, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 6706/6-2 S.

• Minor oil discovery near the Fram field in the North Sea - 35/11-22 S

  15/02/2019 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 248 C, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 35/11-22 S.

• Dry well near the 35/2-1 (Peon) gas discovery in the North Sea - 35/4-2

  15/02/2019 Wellesley Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 931, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 35/4-2.

• Dry well in the southeastern Barents Sea - 7132/2-1

  12/02/2019 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 857, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 7132/2-1.

• 24/9-14 A

  08/02/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Aker BP ASA a drilling permit for well 24/9-14 A, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 24/9-15 S and 24/9-15 A

  06/02/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Aker BP ASA a drilling permit for wells 24/9-15 S and 24/9-15 A, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Extended lifetime for Norne FPSO

  04/02/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted consent for continuation of production on Norne FPSO with associated facilities for the Norne, Urd and Skuld fields in the Norwegian Sea.

• 16/1-31 S

  29/01/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/1-31 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Åsgard A will produce longer

  28/01/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has approved operator Equinor’s application for extended technical lifetime for the Åsgard A facility in the Norwegian Sea until 2027. That means production twelve years longer than the original plan.

• Minor gas discovery and appraisal well southeast of the Kristin field in the Norwegian Sea – 6406/6-6 S and 6406/6-6 A

  25/01/2019 Total E&P Norge AS, operator of production licence 255 B, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 6406/6-6 S and appraisal well 6406/6-6 A.

• December 2018

  21/01/2019 Preliminary production figures for December 2018 show an average daily production of 1 849 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is a decrease of 26 000 barrels per day compared to November.

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• 25/1-13

  16/01/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Wellesley Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 25/1-13, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Minor gas/condensate discovery near the Kristin field in the Norwegian Sea - 6406/2-9 S

  16/01/2019 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 199, is in the process of concluding the drilling of wildcat well 6406/2-9 S.

• New plan will increase recovery from Gullfaks

  15/01/2019 A new, amended Plan for development and operation (PDO) describes the next phase in production from limestone rocks over the Gullfaks field in the North Sea. The increased reserves are estimated at 2.8 million standard cubic metres (nearly 18 million bbls) of oil equivalents.

• Record licence awards in APA 2018

  15/01/2019 Today, 15 January, 33 companies have been offered ownership interests in a total of 83 production licences on the Norwegian Shelf in the Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) 2018. This is the largest number ever awarded in one licensing round.

• Award of exploitation permit for CO2 storage

  15/01/2019 The authorities have granted Equinor a permit to exploit an area for CO2 storage on the Norwegian Shelf.

• New edition of Norwegian Continental Shelf

  14/01/2019 In an interview, Kristin Færøvik, chair of the board in the industry organisation Norwegian Oil and gas, emphasises the importance of the authorities ensuring that we also have stable framework conditions on the Norwegian Shelf in the future. And she urges companies to continue to explore for oil and gas.

• The Shelf in 2018

  10/01/2019 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s forecasts show that, after a minor decline in 2019, oil and gas production will increase from 2020 and up to 2023. Overall production will then approach the record year of 2004.

• Dry well at Mandal High in the southern part of the North Sea - 2/6-6 S

  09/01/2019 MOL Norge AS, operator of production licence 860, is in the process of concluding the drilling of wildcat well 2/6-6 S.

• Dry well north of the Oda field in the North Sea - 8/10-7 S

  09/01/2019 Spirit Energy Norway AS, operator of production licence 405, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 8/10-7 S.

• Ready for Oda start-up

  07/01/2019 The authorities have approved the application for start-up of the Oda field in the North Sea. Operator Spirit Energy expects start-up in February/March.  

• Delineation of the Goliat field in the Barents Sea - 7122/7-7 S

  03/01/2019 Vår Energi AS, operator of production licence 229, is in the process of completing the drilling of appraisal well 7122/7-7 S on the Goliat oil field.

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• 2/11-12 S

  21/12/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted AkerBP ASA a drilling permit for well 2/11-12 S cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 2/11-12 A

  21/12/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted AkerBP ASA a drilling permit for well 2/11-12 A cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Dry well near the Njord field in the Norwegian Sea - 6307/1-1 S

  20/12/2018 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 830, is in the process of concluding the drilling of wildcat well 6307/1-1 S.

• 7132/2-2

  19/12/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for well 7132/2-2, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• November 2018

  19/12/2018 Preliminary production figures for November 2018 show an average daily production of 1 880 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is an increase of 22 000 barrels per day compared to October.

• Presentation of the shelf in 2018

  17/12/2018 On 10 January, Director General Bente Nyland will present the results of exploration and production in 2018, as well as investment and production forecasts for the next five years.

• Area fee rates to be adjusted

  13/12/2018 The area fee rates in Section 39 (1) of the Petroleum Regulations will be adjusted effective 1 January 2019.

• Dry well and minor oil discovery southwest of the Vega field in the North Sea - 35/10-4 S and 35/10-4 A

  13/12/2018 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 630, has completed the drilling of wildcat wells 35/10-4 S and 35/10-4 A.

• Dry well near the Njord field in the Norwegian Sea - 6407/11-1

  12/12/2018 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 751, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 6407/11-1.

• 35/4-2

  12/12/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Wellesley Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 35/4-2, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 36/1-3

  10/12/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for well 36/1-3, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• From Core Store to Geobank

  06/12/2018 «Geobank» is the new name of our core viewing room, which contains much more than just rock samples. The name provides a better description of all the types of geological data we have available.

• 35/11-22 S

  05/12/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for well 35/11-22 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7132/2-1

  05/12/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for well 7132/2-1, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 24/9-14 S

  03/12/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Aker BP ASA a drilling permit for well 24/9-14 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6406/6-6 A

  28/11/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Total E&P Norge AS a drilling permit for well 6406/6-6 A, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7121/1-2 S

  28/11/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 7121/1-2 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 30/6-30

  23/11/2018 Faroe Petroleum Norge AS, operator of production licence 825, is in the process of concluding the drilling of wildcat well 30/6-30.

• 7122/7-7 S

  22/11/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Eni Norge AS a drilling permit for well 7122/7-7 S, cf. section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Welcome to NPD's Exploration Technology Seminar

  22/11/2018 The NPD invites to an Exploration Technology Seminar on December 5, 10-12 am. The seminar will take place in the Valhall auditorium at the NPD and lunch will be served after the seminar.

• 7324/3-1

  22/11/2018 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 615, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 7324/3-1.

• October 2018

  20/11/2018 Preliminary production figures for October 2018 show an average daily production of 1 874 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is an increase of 271 000 barrels per day compared to September.

• 8/10-7 S

  12/11/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Spirit Energy Norge AS a drilling permit for well 8/10-7 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 24/9-13

  01/11/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Aker BP ASA a drilling permit for wildcat well 24/9-13, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 31/7-3 S

  31/10/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Faroe Petroleum Norge AS a drilling permit for well 31/7-3 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 34/8-18 S

  29/10/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor ASA a drilling permit for well 34/8-18 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 35/11-21 S and 35/11-21 A

  29/10/2018 Wellesley Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 248 I, has concluded the drilling of appraisal wells 35/11-21 S and 35/11-21 A on the 35/12-2 (Grosbeak) oil and gas discovery.

• 7220/5-3

  29/10/2018 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 532, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 7220/5-3. The well proved oil.

• 25/4-13 S and 25/4-13 A

  19/10/2018 Aker BP ASA, operator of production licence 203, has completed the drilling of appraisal wells 25/4-13 S and 25/4-13 A on the gas and oil discovery 25/4-3 (Gekko).

• September 2018

  19/10/2018 Preliminary production figures for September 2018 show an average daily production of 1 607 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is a decrease of 255 000 barrels per day compared to August.

• 6706/6-2 S

  17/10/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Wintershall Norge AS a drilling permit for well 6706/6-2 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Extended life for Snorre

  10/10/2018 Equinor has received consent to continue use of the Snorre A and Snorre B facilities through 2040.

• 6608/10-18, 6608/10-18 A and 6608/10-18 B

  04/10/2018 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 128 D, is in the process of concluding the drilling of appraisal wells 6608/10-18, 6608/10-18 A and 6608/10-18 B.

• 7321/4-1

  28/09/2018 DEA Norge AS, operator of production licence 721, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 7321/4-1. The well is dry.

• 7220/11-5 S

  25/09/2018 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 609, has concluded drilling and test production on appraisal well 7220/11-5 S on the 7220/11-1 (Alta) oil and gas discovery in the southwestern part of the Barents Sea.

• 25/10-16 S, A and C and 25/10-16 B

  21/09/2018 Aker BP ASA, operator of production licence 028 B, has concluded the drilling of appraisal wells 25/10-16 S, A and C on the Hanz field, as well as wildcat well 25/10-16 B drilled in production licence 915 just southeast of the Hanz field.

• 7324/3-1

  18/09/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for well 7324/3-1, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• August 2018

  18/09/2018 Preliminary production figures for August 2018 show an average daily production of 1 870 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is a decrease of 42 000 barrels per day compared to July.

• 30/6-30

  11/09/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Faroe Petroleum Norge AS a drilling permit for well 30/6-30, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• New deep sea mineral deposits

  11/09/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate just concluded a successful three-week data acquisition expedition on the Mohn’s ridge in the western part of the Norwegian Sea.

• Northern Lights applies for permission to inject and store CO2 on the Norwegian Shelf

  10/09/2018 On Friday, Equinor along with its partners Shell and Total, submitted an application for an exploitation permit for a subsea reservoir for injection and storage of carbon dioxide (CO2).

• 6407/11-1

  10/09/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for well 6407/11-1, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 38 companies have applied for acreage in APA 2018

  07/09/2018 The authorities have received applications from 38 companies in the Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) 2018. The application deadline expired on 4 September.

• App on every platform

  06/09/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Facts app v2.1 developed by the NPD and the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is available for iPhones/iPads and Android mobiles.

• Fast IOR project on Visund

  05/09/2018 Operator Equinor has started production on Visund Nord in the North Sea. The project was completed in 21 months.

• Updated guidelines for 2018 annual status report for producing fields

  03/09/2018 The guidelines for the 2018 annual status report (ASR) have now been updated. Some adjustments have been made from the 2017 reporting.

• Start-up of Aasta Hansteen

  31/08/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted consent for start-up of the Aasta Hansteen facility in the Norwegian Sea. Operator Equinor plans to start production during the course of autumn 2018.

• Doubled reserves – won IOR prize

  28/08/2018 The licensees for the Alvheim field in the North Sea have been awarded the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s improved oil recovery (IOR) prize because of their willingness to accept risk.

• ONS Distinguished Service Award to Bente Nyland

  27/08/2018 Director General Bente Nyland has received the ONS Distinguished Service Award 2018 for her significant efforts to develop the Norwegian oil and gas industry.

• 16/1-28 S

  27/08/2018 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 338C, has concluded the drilling of appraisal well 16/1-28 S.

• 2/6-6 S

  24/08/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Mol Norge AS a drilling permit for well 2/6-6 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Go-ahead for Oseberg H

  24/08/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted consent for the Oseberg H facility to start production in September.

• 6406/2-9 S

  24/08/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for well 6406/2-9 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7321/4-1

  23/08/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted DEA Norge AS a drilling permit for well 7321/4-1, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• IOR seminar at ONS

  17/08/2018 The NPD’s IOR prize is awarded at ONS. The prize, which is awarded every other year at ONS, goes to production licences, companies, projects or individuals who are expected to create added value on the Norwegian Continental Shelf through innovative work linked to improved recovery of oil and gas.  

• 15/3-11

  16/08/2018 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 025, has concluded the drilling of appraisal well 15/3-11 on the 15/3-4 (Sigrun) oil and gas discovery.

• July 2018

  16/08/2018 Preliminary production figures for July 2018 show an average daily production of 1 911 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is an increase of 64 000 barrels per day compared to June.

• 7322/7-1

  13/08/2018 Spirit Energy Norge AS, operator of production licence 852, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 7322/7-1. The well is dry.

• Norwegian Petroleum Directorate maps deep sea mineral deposits

  09/08/2018 After the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy assumed administrative responsibility for mineral deposits on the continental shelf, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has been assigned the task of mapping potential deposits.

• 6304/3-1

  08/08/2018 A/S Norske Shell, operator of production licence 832, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 6304/3-1. The well is dry.

• 7220/5-3

  26/07/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for well 7220/5-3, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6406/6-5 S

  26/07/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Total E&P Norge AS a drilling permit for well 6406/6-5 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management regulations.

• 35/12-7

  25/07/2018 Wellesley Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 925, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 35/12-7 in the North Sea.

• New issue of the magazine

  18/07/2018 Installation of the Aasta Hansteen facility opens a new province and a new chapter for gas deliveries from Norway. And global use of gas increases from where it is today.

• 35/10-4 S, 35/10-4 A and 35/10-4 B

  18/07/2018 The Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for wells 35/10-4 S, 35/10-4 A and 35/10-4 B, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 35/11-21 S

  18/07/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Wellesley Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 35/11-21 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 20 development projects

  16/07/2018

• Many developments and high exploration activity

  16/07/2018 An impressive 20 development projects are currently under way on the Norwegian Shelf, and 13 exploration wells in the first half of 2018 have yielded 6 discoveries. Production has been somewhat lower in the first six months of the year as compared with the same period last year.

• June 2018

  11/07/2018 Preliminary production figures for June 2018 show an average daily production of 1 747 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is an increase of 88 000 barrels per day compared to May.

• 34/5-2 S

  06/07/2018 A/S Norske Shell, operator of production licence 373S, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 34/5-2 S. The well is dry.

• 6506/9-4 S and 6506/9-4 A

  04/07/2018 Spirit Energy Norge AS, operator of production licence 433, has completed the drilling of appraisal wells 6506/9-4 S and 6506/9-4 A on gas and condensate discovery 6506/9-2 S (Fogelberg).

• 35/12-6 S and 35/12-6 A

  04/07/2018 Wellesley Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 925, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 35/12-6 S and appraisal well 35/12-6 A in the North Sea.  

• Developing Troll phase three

  03/07/2018 Operator Equinor and partners have submitted their Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) for the third development stage of the Troll field in the North Sea.

• 6307/1-1 S

  02/07/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 6307/1-1 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6608/10-18, 6608/10-18 A and 6608/10-18 B

  27/06/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for wells 6608/10-18, 6608/10-18 A and 6608/10-18 B, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 34/8-19 S

  26/06/2018 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 120, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 34/8-19 S.

• Still plenty of discoveries to be made on the Norwegian shelf

  21/06/2018 Today, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) will be publishing the 2018 Resource Report for Exploration.

• 7322/7-1

  20/06/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Spirit Energy Norge AS a drilling permit for well 7322/7-1, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 25/10-16 S, 25/10-16 A and 25/10-16 B

  20/06/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Aker BP ASA a drilling permit for wells 25/10-16 S, 25/10-16 A and 25/10-16 B, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• May 2018

  19/06/2018 Preliminary production figures for May 2018 show an average daily production of 1 629 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is a decrease of 236 000 barrels per day compared to April.

• 6304/3-1

  19/06/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted A/S Norske Shell a drilling permit for well 6304/3-1, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 12 Production Licences Offered to 11 Companies in the 24th Licensing Round

  18/06/2018 Today, 18 June, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy offers 12 new production licences to 11 companies in the 24th licensing round.

• Ready for more water injection

  14/06/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has consented to the start on the Conoco Phillips-operated installation Ekofisk 2/4 VC in the North Sea.

• 16/1-29 S

  08/06/2018 Equinor Energy AS, operator of production licence 167, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 16/1-29 S in the central part of the North Sea.

• Three IOR prize finalists

  04/06/2018 The jury has arrived at three finalists for this years IOR prize. The winner will be announced at the ONS oil conference and exhibition in Stavanger 28 August.  

• Welcome to the presentation

  31/05/2018 The report presents an updated estimate for undiscovered resources on the Norwegian shelf and an analysis of the profitability of exploration, among other things.

• 35/12-7

  30/05/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Wellesley Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 35/12-7, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7221/12-1

  30/05/2018 Aker BP ASA, operator of production licence 659, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 7221/12-1.

• Extended lifetime for Oseberg Øst

  25/05/2018 Equinor has been granted consent for continued use of the Oseberg Øst facility until 31 March 2031.

• 25/4-12 S and A

  22/05/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Aker BP ASA a drilling permit for well 25/4-12 S and well 25/4-12 A, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Submitted development plan for Nova

  16/05/2018 On Wednesday, the licensees, led by operator Wintershall, submitted a plan for development and operation (PDO) for the Nova oil field (previously “Skarfjell”) in the North Sea. Development costs are estimated at NOK 9.9 billion.

• 34/5-2 S

  16/05/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted A/S Norske Shell a drilling permit for well 34/5-2 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• April 2018

  16/05/2018 Preliminary production figures for April 2018 show an average daily production of 1 868 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is a decrease of 34 000 barrels per day compared to March.

• 15/3-10

  03/05/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 15/3-10, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 35/12-6 S

  23/04/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Wellesley Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 35/12-6 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7221/12-1

  20/04/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Aker BP ASA a drilling permit for well 7221/12-1, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• March 2018

  19/04/2018 Preliminary production figures for March 2018 show an average daily production of 1 901 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is a decrease of 46 000 barrels per day compared to February.

• 34/2-5 S

  17/04/2018 Aker BP ASA, operator of production licence 790, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 34/2-5 S. The well is dry.

• Course for the industry – what does NPD do?

  11/04/2018 This spring, the NPD will organise a one-day course for the oil companies on the NPD`s responsibilities and roles. The course will be held in norwegian on 12 of June.

• 6507/5-8

  10/04/2018 Aker BP ASA, operator of production licence 212, has completed the drilling of a combined exploration and appraisal well, 6507/5-8, near and on Ærfugl.

• Changes in the PDO/PIO guidelines

  05/04/2018 The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has changed the guidelines for preparing plans for development and operation of petroleum deposits (PDOs) and plans for installation and operation of facilities for transport and for exploitation of petroleum (PIOs).

• 6506/11-10

  04/04/2018 OMV (Norway) AS, operator of production licences 644 and 644 B, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 6506/11-10 in PL 644 B.

• 35/9-13, 35/9-14 and 35/9-14 A

  26/03/2018 Spirit Energy Norge AS, operator of production licence 682, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat wells 35/9-13 and 35/9-14 and appraisal well 35/9-14 A on the Måløy slope in the North Sea. The wells were drilled about 6 kilometres northwest of the Gjøa field, 19 kilometres northeast of the 35/9-7 Nova oil discovery and 66 kilometres west of Florø.

• 16/4-11

  26/03/2018 Wintershall Norge AS, operator of production licence 894, is in the process of concluding the drilling of wildcat well 6604/5-1. The well has been drilled about 115 kilometres southwest of the Aasta Hansteen field in the northern part of the Norwegian Sea.

• 16/4-11

  26/03/2018 Lundin Norge AS, operator of production licence 359, has concluded the drilling of appraisal well 16/4-11. 

• February 2018

  21/03/2018 Preliminary production figures for February 2018 show an average daily production of 1 944 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is a decrease of 83 000 barrels per day compared to January.

• 34/8-19 S

  12/03/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 34/8-19 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 16/1-28 S

  08/03/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/1-28 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 24/9-12 S and 24/9-12 A

  02/03/2018 Aker BP ASA, operator of production licence 340, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 24/9-12 S and appraisal well 24/9-12 A, which was drilled 850 metres southwest of the discovery well, 24/9-12 S.

• 7220/11-5 S

  27/02/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 7220/11-5 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• January 2018

  21/02/2018 Preliminary production figures for January 2018 show an average daily production of 2 019 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is an increase of 89 000 barrels per day compared to December.

• 16/1-29 S

  07/02/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 16/1-29 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6507/5-8

  31/01/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Aker BP ASA a drilling permit for well 6507/5-8, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 35/9-14

  24/01/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Spirit Energy Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 35/9-14, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• December 2017

  23/01/2018 Preliminary production figures for December 2017 show an average daily production of 1 932 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is an increase of 26 000 barrels per day compared to November.

• 75 new production licences in APA 2017

  16/01/2018 Today, 16 January, 34 companies will be offered a total of 75 new production licences on the Norwegian continental shelf.

• Who deserves the IOR prize?

  16/01/2018 Do you know of anyone who deserves the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's prize for improved recovery – the IOR prize for 2018?

• 6506/9-4 S

  16/01/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Spirit Energy Norge AS a drilling permit for well 6506/9-4 S, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7219/12-3 S

  12/01/2018 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 533, is in the process of concluding the drilling of wildcat well 7219/12-3 S.

• 1. Increasing oil and gas production for the next five‐year period

  11/01/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s production forecast up to 2022 shows an increase from 2020, when Johan Sverdrup has come on stream. Total production of oil and gas in 2022 is estimated to be close to the record‐breaking year 2004. Gas will then account for about one‐half of the production.

• 2. Investment and cost forecasts

  11/01/2018 The petroleum industry has made a considerable effort to reduce its cost level, which has resulted in substantial savings. The cost level for field developments has declined and there has also been a substantial reduction in both operating and exploration costs.

• 3. Development and operations

  11/01/2018

• 4. Exploration

  11/01/2018

• The Shelf 2017

  11/01/2018 Never before has so much gas been sold from the Norwegian shelf as was the case in 2017. Oil production was down slightly; nevertheless, overall production rose for the fourth straight year.

• Press conference – The shelf in 2017

  09/01/2018 On 11 January, Director General Bente Nyland will present exploration and production results for 2017, as well as investment and production forecasts for the next five years.

• Successful seismic acquisition on Gardarbank High

  09/01/2018 During the autumn of 2017, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has acquired about 4,500 kilometres of 2D seismic on the Gardarbank High, east/northeast of Bjørnøya and south of Hopen.

• 16/4-11

  05/01/2018 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/4-11, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 15/6-14 S

  04/01/2018 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 029 C, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 15/6-14 S.

• Comprehensive Snorre plan submitted

  21/12/2017 On Thursday, the authorities received an amended Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) for the Snorre expansion project.

• November 2017

  20/12/2017 Preliminary production figures for November 2017 show an average daily production of 1 813 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is a decrease of 102 000 barrels per day compared to October.

• Submitted new plan for Yme development

  19/12/2017 On Tuesday, operator Repsol submitted a new Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) for the Yme field in the North Sea. More eight billion kroner will be invested in the development. The planned start-up is 2020.

• Development plan submitted for Fenja

  19/12/2017 On Tuesday, the licensees, led by operator VNG, submitted a Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) for Fenja in the Norwegian Sea. Investments are expected to total approx. NOK 10 billion.

• 34/2-5 S

  19/12/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Aker BP a drilling permit for well 34/2-5 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 24/9-12 S, 24/9-12 A and 24/9-12 B

  19/12/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Aker BP ASA a drilling permit for wells 24/9-12 S, 24/9-12 A and 24/9-12 B, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Submitted three development plans

  15/12/2017 Today, Aker BP submitted Plans for Development and Operation (PDOs) for three projects. The total investments will amount to approximately NOK 15.5 billion.

• Solid applicants want to explore in the 24th round

  05/12/2017 Eleven companies have applied for production licenses in the 24th licensing round on the Norwegian shelf. The deadline for applications was 30 November.

• A milestone for the Barents Sea

  05/12/2017 The licensees in the Johan Castberg discovery in the Barents Sea submitted a Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) to the authorities today.

• Previous award winners

  30/11/2017

• 6604/5-1

  23/11/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Wintershall Norge AS a drilling permit for well 6604/5-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7219/12-2 S and 7219/12-2 A

  22/11/2017 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 533, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat wells 7219/12-2 S and 7219/12-2 A.

• October 2017

  21/11/2017 Preliminary production figures for October 2017 show an average daily production of 1 901 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is an increase of 141 000 barrels per day compared to September.

• 6506/11-10

  17/11/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted OMV (Norge) AS a drilling permit for well 6506/11-10, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Ready for start-up of the Maria field

  16/11/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted consent for start-up of production from the Maria field in the Norwegian Sea.

• 30/8-5

  15/11/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 30/8-5, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7219/12-3 S

  06/11/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for wellbore 7219/12-3 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7219/12-2 A

  03/11/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for wellbore 7219/12-2 A S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• New standards for transport and storage of CO2

  01/11/2017 Two international standards for storage and transport of carbon dioxide (CO2) will be launched today. The standards were developed by experts from 16 countries.

• September 2017

  19/10/2017 Preliminary production figures for September 2017 show an average daily production of 1 772 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is a decrease of 171 000 barrels per day compared to August.

• New edition of the continental shelf map

  12/10/2017 You can now download or order the new edition of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s shelf map.

• FactMap service – phaseout

  10/10/2017 NPD's old FactMap WMS/WFS will be terminated October 24th 2017. New FactMaps WMS/WFS have been rolled out.

• 7317/9-1

  09/10/2017 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 718, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 7317/9-1. The well is dry.

• 15/6-14 S

  06/10/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 15/6-14 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Course for the industry

  04/10/2017 This autumn, the NPD will organise a one-day course for the oil companies on the NPD’s responsibilities and roles. The course will be held in Norwegian on 14 November and in English on 15 November.

• 25/2-19 S og 25/2-19 A

  03/10/2017 Aker BP ASA, operator of production licence 442, has completed the drilling of appraisal well 25/2-19 S and wildcat well 25/2-19 A.

• Contributing to report on safety in the petroleum activities

  29/09/2017 Today, a multipartite work group is submitting its report on safety in the petroleum industry to Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Anniken Hauglie. The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) is one of the contributors.

• 7220/6-3

  29/09/2017 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 609, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 7220/6-3. The well is dry.

• Launching standards for CO2 capture and storage (CCS)

  28/09/2017 New international standards for storage (CCS) and transport of carbon dioxide (CO2) will be presented at a seminar at the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) in Stavanger on 1 November.

• 35/9-13

  28/09/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Bayerngas Norge AS a drilling permit for well 35/9-13, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7122/10-1 S

  27/09/2017 Eni Norge AS, operator of production licence 697, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 7122/10-1 S. The well, which was drilled about 10 kilometres southwest of the Goliat field, is dry.

• Seismic data storage

  27/09/2017 One central element in exploration is the ability to successfully manage and provide access to high quality seismic data.

• 7324/8-3

  18/09/2017 OMV (Norge) AS, operator of production licence 537, has completed the drilling of appraisal well 7324/8-3 on oil discovery 7324/8-1 (Wisting) in the Barents Sea.

• 33/9-22 S

  15/09/2017 Wellesley Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 881, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 33/9-22 S. The well is dry.

• SMIL

  15/09/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has launched a new and extended version of the SMIL portal.

• August 2017

  15/09/2017 Preliminary production figures for August 2017 show an average daily production of 1 918 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is a decrease of 41 000 barrels per day compared to July.

• Opening of the southeastern Barents Sea is based on correct figures

  13/09/2017 There has been significant attention devoted to the underlying figures for opening the southeastern Barents Sea for petroleum activities.

• Updated guidelines for annual status reports for producing fields

  07/09/2017 The Guidelines for Annual Status Reports (ASRs) have now been updated. While significant changes were made in the autumn of 2016, only minor adjustments have been made for 2017.

• New exploration director

  01/09/2017 Torgeir Stordal has been hired as the exploration director in the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate. He will start today, 1 September.

• 7435/12-1

  29/08/2017 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 859, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 7435/12-1.

• 7220/11-4 og 7220/11-4 A

  28/08/2017 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 609, has completed the drilling of appraisal wells 7220/11-4 and 7220/11-4 A on the 7220/11-1 (Alta) oil and gas discovery.

• 25/4-11

  28/08/2017 Aker BP ASA, operator of production licence 677, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 25/4-11. The well is dry.

• 2017 Resource report

  25/08/2017 The significant remaining resources in discoveries and fields make it possible to create values for the Norwegian society for many decades to come, according to the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s new report.

• 6507/8-9

  24/08/2017 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 124, is about to complete the drilling of wildcat well 6507/8-9.

• 7122/10-1 S

  23/08/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Eni Norge AS a drilling permit for well 7122/10-1 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 25/2-19 S

  21/08/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted AkerBP ASA a drilling permit for well 25/2-19 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 25/2-19 A

  21/08/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted AkerBP ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 25/2-19 A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 33/9-22 S

  18/08/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Wellesley Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 33/9-22 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• July 2017

  18/08/2017 Preliminary production figures for July 2017 show an average daily production of 2 000 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is an increase of 93 000 barrels per day compared to June.

• 7325/4-1

  07/08/2017 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 855, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 7325/4-1. The well proved oil and gas.

• 7317/9-1

  04/08/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 7317/9-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7324/8-3

  01/08/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted OMV (Norge) AS a drilling permit for well 7324/8-3, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Byrding on stream

  28/07/2017 The Statoil-operated Byrding field, situated to the north of the Troll field in the North Sea, started production on 15 July.

• 7435/12-1

  28/07/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 7435/12-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 25/4-11

  27/07/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Aker BP ASA a drilling permit for well 25/4-11, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 31/7-2S and 31/7-2A

  25/07/2017 Faroe Petroleum Norge AS, operator of production licence 740, has concluded the drilling of appraisal wells 31/7-2S and 31/7-2A.

• Wellbores with status «will never be drilled»

  25/07/2017 Wellbores with status «will never be drilled» will soon be visible in the category “not entered.”

• 6507/8-U2

  18/07/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wells 6507/8-9 and 6507/8-U2, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7121/8-1

  17/07/2017  Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 849, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 7121/8-1. The well was drilled about 25 km southeast of the Snøhvit field in the Barents Sea. The well proved gas.

• 7220/11-4 A

  17/07/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 7220/11-4 A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Summary – first six months of 2017

  13/07/2017 The activity level on the Norwegian shelf is high. During the first six months of the year, six discoveries were made, six development plans have been approved and three new fields have started producing.

• June 2017

  11/07/2017 Preliminary production figures for June 2017 show an average daily production of 1 884 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is a decrease of 116 000 barrels per day compared to May.

• 7219/12-2 S

  07/07/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for wellbore 7219/12-2 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7325/4-1

  03/07/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 7325/4-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Revised PDO and PIO Guidelines

  03/07/2017 The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy and the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs have revised the guidelines for preparation of plans for development and operation of petroleum deposits (PDOs) and plans for installation and operation of facilities for transport and utilisation of petroleum (PIOs).

• 7219/9-2

  03/07/2017 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 532, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 7219/9-2. The well proved oil.

• Gina Krog on stream

  03/07/2017 The Statoil-operated field Gina Krog in the North Sea started producing 30 June.

• 31/7-2 A

  03/07/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Faroe Petroleum Norge AS a drilling permit for well 31/7-2 A cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• FactMaps – New Map Theme

  29/06/2017 NPDs FactMaps are now supplemented with Overview Maps from the Norwegian Mapping Authority’s Web Map Service on Nautical Charts, that is the 300 and 500 series.

• 7220/6-3

  29/06/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 7220/6-3, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• NCS No. 1-2017

  28/06/2017 Just over two years have passed since work began on the Johan Sverdrup field. Constructing the platforms for the largest Norwegian offshore development in many years has come halfway.

• Revised guideline

  26/06/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has prepared a revised guideline for Section 30a of the Petroleum Regulations relating to commencement and continuation.

• 24th licensing round

  23/06/2017 Today, 21 June 2017, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MPE) announced the 24th licensing round. In this round, 102 blocks/parts of blocks will be announced, divided among 9 in the Norwegian Sea and 93 in the Barents Sea.

• May 2017

  21/06/2017 Preliminary production figures for May 2017 show an average daily production of 1 980 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is a decrease of 128 000 barrels per day compared to April.

• 24/9-11 S

  19/06/2017 Aker BP ASA, operator of production licence 150 B, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 24/9-11 S.

• 7219/9-2

  07/06/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 7219/9-2, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• The Barents Sea north report is now available

  06/06/2017 The report, which contains the new resource estimates for the eastern parts of the Barents Sea north, is now available online and in hard copy.

• Start-up of Gina Krog

  24/05/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted consent for start-up of production from the Gina Krog field in the North Sea.

• Taking more initiative

  19/05/2017 To ensure sufficient capacity to be an even better champion for developing new fields and improving recovery from producing fields, the NPD has awarded framework agreements to eleven supplier firms representing various technology areas.

• April 2017

  19/05/2017 Preliminary production figures for April 2017 show an average daily production of 2 111 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is an decrease of 38 000 barrels per day (approx. 2 percent) compared to March.

• Ministry of Petroleum and Energy responsible for mineral deposits on the shelf

  12/05/2017 From 1 April, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy took over management responsibility for exploration and recovery of mineral deposits on the continental shelf.

• 6705/7-1

  12/05/2017 Repsol Norge AS, operator of production licence 705, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 6705/7-1.

• 31/7-2 S

  04/05/2017

• 7120/1-5

  03/05/2017 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 492, is about to complete the drilling of appraisal well 7120/1-5 on the oil and gas discovery 7120/1-3 (Gohta).

• APA 2017 - announcement

  02/05/2017 The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has 2 May 2017 announced the APA 2017, comprising predefined areas with blocks in the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea.

• Doubling the resource estimate for the Barents Sea

  25/04/2017 According to the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s new calculations, the undiscovered oil and gas resources in the Barents Sea are twice as large as previously assumed.

• Expecting exploration record in the Barents Sea

  25/04/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate is expecting a new record in the number of exploration wells in the Barents Sea this year.

• March 2017

  25/04/2017 Preliminary production figures for March 2017 show an average daily production of 2 145 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is an increase of 63 000 barrels per day (approx. 3 percent) compared to February.

• 16/1-27

  24/04/2017 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 338, has completed the drilling of appraisal well 16/1-27 on the Edvard Grieg oil field in the central part of the North Sea.

• International data forum meeting at the NPD

  18/04/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate is hosting an international conference on storage and use of petroleum data from 6 to 8 June. There is still time to register for those who are interested.

• 7121/8-1

  07/04/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 7121/8-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 24/9-11 S

  07/04/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Aker BP ASA a drilling permit for well 24/9-11 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6000 wells on the Norwegian shelf

  04/04/2017 Well number 6000 was registered as completed in the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's Fact Pages in late March. This was production well 31/2-Y-21 AY2H on the Troll field in the North Sea.

• Start-up of the Flyndre field

  31/03/2017 The Maersk-operated Flyndre field in the North Sea started production on 26 March.

• Good feedback from users

  31/03/2017 A user survey taken by public and private players in the petroleum sector shows that the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NDP) enjoys a high level of trust and exercises its role with confidence.

• Increasing reserves on Goliat

  30/03/2017 Two wells will be drilled from Goliat in the Barents Sea in order to start production from the Snadd formation. This will increase oil reserves on Goliat by 1.2 million standard cubic metres (7.5 million barrels).

• 7220/11-4

  28/03/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 7220/11-4, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Received two development plans

  27/03/2017 The licensees for the Njord field and the nearby Bauge discovery in the Norwegian Sea submitted two PDOs (Plans for development and operation) to the authorities today.

• 34/10-55 S

  24/03/2017 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of Gimle Unit and production licence 193, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 34/10-55 S.

• Extending lifetime on Sigyn

  23/03/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted consent for continued use of the subsea facilities on the Sigyn field in the North Sea from the end of 2017 until the end of 2022.

• February 2017

  21/03/2017 Preliminary production figures for February 2017 show an average daily production of 2 082 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is an increase of 46 000 barrels per day (approx. 2 percent) compared to January.

• 7318/12-2

  16/03/2017 Eni Norge AS, operator of production licence 716, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 7318/12-2. The well, which was drilled about 80 km northwest of the 7220/8-1 Johan Castberg discovery in the Barents Sea, is dry.

• 6507/3-12 og 6507/3-12 A

  10/03/2017 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 159 B, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 6507/3-12 and appraisal well 6507/3-12 A. The wells proved gas.

• 6507/3-12 A

  01/03/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 6507/3-12 A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• The OilFacts app has been updated with a new map component

  27/02/2017 What is the newest version of the app called, so I know my app has been updated?

• 7219/12-1 and 7219/12-1 A

  24/02/2017 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 533, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 7219/12-1 and appraisal well 7219/12-1 A (Filicudi). The well proved oil and gas.

• 6705/7-1

  23/02/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Repsol Norge AS a drilling permit for well 6705/7-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• January 2017

  21/02/2017 Preliminary production figures for January 2017 show an average daily production of about 2 024 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• Increased gas production from Ormen Lange

  10/02/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted consent for start-up of the expansion of the gas plant at Nyhamna in Møre og Romsdal County.

• 16/1-27

  08/02/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/1-27, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 16/2-22 S

  03/02/2017 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 265, has concluded the drilling of appraisal well 16/2-22 S on the Johan Sverdrup oil field in the central part of the North Sea, 155 kilometres northwest from Karmøy.

• 34/11-6 S

  03/02/2017 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 193 D, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 34/11-6 S. The well was drilled from the Valemon facility, 160 km northwest of Bergen.

• 7219/12-1 A

  19/01/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for wellbore 7219/12-1 A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6507/3-12

  18/01/2017 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 6507/3-12, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6608/10-17 S

  17/01/2017 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 128, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 6608/10-17 S.

• December 2016

  17/01/2017 Preliminary production figures for December 2016 show an average daily production of 2 094 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is a decrease of 60 000 barrels per day (approx. 3 percent) compared to November.

• 4 Field developments

  12/01/2017

• 3 Exploration

  12/01/2017

• 2 Petroleum production

  12/01/2017 Oil production increased for the third consecutive year, and the start-up of Goliat means that the Barents Sea is contributing to oil production for the first time. Gas sales from the Norwegian shelf maintain the same record-high level as in 2015. Production is expected to remain at a relatively stable level over the next few years.

• 1 Investment and cost forecasts

  12/01/2017 The petroleum industry’s effort to reduce costs, along with falling supplier prices, have resulted in a considerably lower cost level. This is reflected both in lower investments in new projects, reduced costs for new production wells on fields in operation, as well as reduced operating and exploration costs.

• The Shelf in 2016

  12/01/2017 Oil and gas production on the Norwegian shelf is high. The adjustment process has been extensive, but the cost reductions implemented by the industry will lay the foundation for profitable activity for many years to come.

• Press conference – The shelf in 2016

  12/01/2017

• Press conference – The shelf in 2016

  01/01/2017 Director general Bente Nyland will on January 12 present exploration and production results from 2016, and investment and production prognoses for the next five years.

• 25/2-18 S, 25/2-18 A, 25/2-18 B and 25/2-18 C

  23/12/2016 Aker BP ASA, operator of production licence 442, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 25/2-18 S and appraisal wells 25/2-18 A, 25/2-18 B and 25/2-18 C.

• 7318/12-1

  22/12/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted ENI Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 7318/12-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 16/2-22 S

  21/12/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 16/2-22 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• November 2016

  21/12/2016 Preliminary production figures for November 2016 show an average daily production of 2 153 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is an increase of 37 000 barrels per day (approx. 2 percent) compared to October.

• NCS No. 2-2016

  19/12/2016 Expanding oil activities in the far north mean that Svalbard is playing an increasingly important role in understanding the regional geology.

• 7120/1-5

  16/12/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for wellbore 7120/1-5, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• The NPD teaches the industry - about the NPD

  15/12/2016 Around 150 employees from the petroleum industry participated at the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s (NPD’s) first course on the NPD on Tuesday, 13 December.

• Processing development plan for the Oda discovery

  30/11/2016 The operator Centrica submitted the Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) of the Oda discovery in the North Sea to the authorities today.

• Mini upgrade of FactPages – autumn 2016

  24/11/2016 A few additions are done in the upgrade deployed today. However, there are no changes breaking backwards compatibility on the existing table-views downloading data in CSV or XML.

• 6608/10-17 S

  23/11/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 6608/10-17 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• FactPages - maintenance

  22/11/2016 Maintenance of NPDs FactPages will be done Thursday 24th of November. The pages  might be  unstable or unavailable from 15.00 this day and potential rest of the day.

• 7220/6-2 R

  22/11/2016 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 609, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 7220/6-2 R. The well proved oil and gas.

• October 2016

  18/11/2016 Preliminary production figures for October 2016 show an average daily production of 2 099 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is an increase of 486 000 barrels per day (approx. 30 percent) compared to September.

• Teaching the industry about NPD roles and responsibilities

  17/11/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate is organising courses for oil company staff who want to learn more about the authorities’ roles and responsibilities in the petroleum industry.

• NPD to conduct user survey

  16/11/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) wants to know what important players in our society think about the work we do, and therefore conducts a user survey every three years.

• FactMaps - maintenance

  09/11/2016 Maintenance of NPDs FactMaps and FactMaps-server Thursday 10th of November might lead to unstable or unavailable FactMaps clients and/or services.

• Submitted PDO for Trestakk discovery

  01/11/2016 The licensees in the Trestakk discovery in the Norwegian Sea submitted a Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) to the authorities today. Expected investments are NOK 5.5 billion.

• New attribute for wellbores

  26/10/2016 Data for the attribute “Kick-Off Point” is now available at “wellbore, table view, exploration or development and all-long list.”

• Russia and Norway to exchange seismic data from the Barents Sea

  26/10/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) and Russian petroleum authorities (Federal Subsoil Resources Management Agency, Rosnedra) have entered into an agreement to exchange seismic data from the areas around the demarcation line in the Barents Sea.

• Green light for Ivar Aasen start-up

  24/10/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted consent for production start-up on the Ivar Aasen field in the North Sea. The operator AkerBP has scheduled start-up for December.

• News on NPDs FactMaps

  24/10/2016 A new version of our FactMaps standard viewer, version 2.1, has been available through our FactPages since May.

• 25/2-18 B

  18/10/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Aker BP ASA a drilling permit for well 25/2-18 B, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6407/7-9 S and 6407/7-9 A

  18/10/2016 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 107 C, has completed the drilling of wildcat wells 6407/7-9 S and 6407/7-9 A.

• September 2016

  18/10/2016 Preliminary production figures for September 2016 show an average daily production of 1 591 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is a decrease of 344 000 barrels per day (approx. 18 percent) compared to August.

• 30/4-3 S

  17/10/2016 Total E & P Norge, operator of production licence 043, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 30/4-3 S.

• What you need to know about the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD)

  10/10/2016 The NPD is inviting oil companies to a course. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, 13 December.

• Received Dvalin development plan

  04/10/2016 The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MPE) and the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) have received the plan for development and operation (PDO) for the Dvalin discovery in production licence 435 in the Norwegian Sea.

• Five billion barrels of oil and gas from the Statfjord field

  03/10/2016 Production from the field, which was discovered in 1974, started in 1979. The original plan was to shut down the field in the late 1990s. Now, the plan is to produce at least until the mid-2020s.

• 7220/11-3 AR

  30/09/2016 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 609, has completed drilling the deepening 7220/11-3 AR on the 7220/11-1 (Alta) oil and gas discovery.

• Still significant interest in exploration in mature areas – APA 2016

  21/09/2016 When the application deadline for awards in pre-defined areas (APA) 2016 expired on 6 September, the authorities had received applications from 33 companies.

• Nomination of blocks for the 24th licensing round

  20/09/2016 In press releases dated 29 August 2016 and 8 September 2016, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy invited oil companies to nominate blocks for the 24th licensing round.

• 7219/12-1

  20/09/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 7219/12-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• August 2016

  20/09/2016 Preliminary production figures for August 2016 show an average daily production of 1 929 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is a decrease of 202 000 barrels per day (approx. 9.5 percent) compared to July.

• 36/7-4

  16/09/2016 ENGIE E&P Norge AS, operator of production licence 636, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 36/7-4. The well proved oil and gas.

• 35/11-19 S, 35/11-20 S, 35/11-20 A and 35/11-20 B

  15/09/2016 Wintershall Norge AS, operator of production licence 248 F, is in the process of completing the drilling of four wells in the North Sea.

• 1/5-5

  09/09/2016 Total Norge AS, operator of production licence 618, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 1/5-5. The well is dry.

• 25/2-18 A

  05/09/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Det norske oljeselskap ASA a drilling permit for well 25/2-18 A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• New edition of the continental shelf map

  01/09/2016 You can now download or order the new edition of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s shelf map.

• Best stand at ONS 2016

  01/09/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s (NPD’s) and Ministry of Petroleum and Energy’s (MPE’s) stand was voted best stand over 50 square metres at ONS 2016.

• New guidelines for Annual Status Report for fields in production

  31/08/2016 The form for Annual Status Report for fields in production has been changed from autumn 2016.

• IOR prize awarded to Åsgard licensees

  30/08/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has awarded its improved oil recovery (IOR) prize for 2016 to the licensees of the Åsgard field in the Norwegian Sea for their subsea wet gas compressor.

• Development costs cut by nearly half

  29/08/2016 The price tag for developing a field on the Norwegian shelf has declined by an average of more than 40 per cent since the autumn of 2014, according to the NPD's analysis of eight planned developments that are approaching start-up.

• New guidelines for shredding

  26/08/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate frequently receives inquiries from companies regarding how and to what scope data should be shredded or destroyed. The NPD has prepared guidelines that can help clarify the proper procedure in these cases.

• Consent for lifetime extension - Gullfaks B

  25/08/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has given the go-ahead for using the B platform on the Gullfaks field in the North Sea until 1 January 2036, which corresponds to the length of the production licence.

• An update of the NPD’s resource classification system

  24/08/2016 The NPD’s Resource Classification System from 2001 has been updated. The new system has only minor changes compared to the previous one as all “boxes” are the same.

• Looking for framework agreements on technology

  23/08/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has announced a tender competition to supplement its technological expertise and capacity, with the intention of becoming even more of a driving force in the development of discoveries and improved recovery measures from producing fields.

• Consent to remove the Yme facility

  23/08/2016 The NPD has granted its consent for the licensees in production licences PL 316 and PL 316B to remove the production facility on Yme. The field is operated by Repsol.

• The NPD at ONS

  22/08/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) will be present at the oil and gas exhibition ONS in Stavanger from 29 August to 1 September.

• Development plan for the Byrding discovery

  19/08/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has received a Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) for the Byrding discovery in the North Sea. The discovery was previously known as “Astero”.

• July 2016

  16/08/2016 Preliminary production figures for July 2016 show an average daily production of 2 136 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• Processing the development plan for the Utgard discovery

  11/08/2016 On 9 August, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) received the Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) for the Utgard discovery in the North Sea.

• 35/11-20 B

  08/08/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Wintershall Norge AS a drilling permit for well 35/11-20 B, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Applicant seminar for DEMO 2000

  08/08/2016 The DEMO 2000 technology programme has announced funding of NOK 125 million for development of new technology for use on the Norwegian shelf, with an application deadline on 12 October 2016.

• 25/10-15 S

  04/08/2016 Det norske oljeselskap AS, operator of production licence 626, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 25/10-15 S. The well is dry.

• 7222/1-1

  04/08/2016 Eni Norge AS, operator of production licence 226, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 7222/1-1. The well is dry.

• 25/2-18 S

  27/07/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Det norske oljeselskap ASA a drilling permit for well 25/2-18 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 30/11-14 and 30/11-14 B

  27/07/2016 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 035/272, has concluded the drilling of wildcat wells 30/11-14 and 30/11-14 B.

• 7220/6-2 R

  26/07/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 7220/6-2 R, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6407/7-9 S

  26/07/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum ASA a drilling permit for well 6407/7-9 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• June 2016

  20/07/2016 Preliminary production figures for June 2016 show an average daily production of about 1 820 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• ROV expedition in deep water in the Norwegian Sea

  14/07/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has carried out 4 successful ROV (remotely operated underwater vehicle) dives and has acquired depth data (bathymetry) near the Vøring Spur in the western Norwegian Sea.

• 31/7-1 og 31/7-1 A

  13/07/2016 Faroe Petroleum Norge AS, operator of production licence 740, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 31/7-1 and appraisal well 31/7-1 A.

• NPD to sell 3D seismic data

  12/07/2016 The 3D seismic data covers Block 31/5 (as well as a small part of Block 31/4).

• Consent for start-up of subsea facility on the Balder field

  11/07/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted ExxonMobil, operator and sole licensee in production licence 001, consent to start-up a subsea facility for production well 25/11-E-29 AH on the Balder field.

• 16/5-6

  11/07/2016 Tullow Oil Norge AS, operator of production licence 776, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 16/5-6. The well is dry.

• Consent for extended lifetime for the Tambar facility

  08/07/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate is giving the green light to use the facility on the Tambar field in the North Sea until 1 January 2022. This coincides with the expiry of production licence 065.

• 35/11-20 A

  06/07/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Wintershall Norge AS a drilling permit for well 35/11-20 A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• New issue of the magazine

  24/06/2016 Norsk sokkel is publishing a new issue and distribution of the printed magazine starts on Friday.

• 31/7-1 A

  21/06/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Faroe Petroleum Norge AS a drilling permit for well 31/7-1 A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 25/10-15 S

  17/06/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Det norske oljeselskap ASA a drilling permit for well 25/10-15 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• May 2016

  17/06/2016 Preliminary production figures for May 2016 show an average daily production of about 1 944 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• New development concept on Oseberg

  15/06/2016 When Oseberg Vestflanken 2 starts producing in 2018, it will represent a new concept on the Norwegian shelf. Unmanned wellhead platforms may be relevant for future developments.

• 7222/1-1

  13/06/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Eni Norge AS a drilling permit for well 7222/1-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Consent granted for Rutil start-up

  13/06/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted the licensees in Gullfaks (production licence 050) consent to start-up the facilities on the Rutil deposit on Gullfaks South, and to start producing.

• 7220/11-3 AR

  09/06/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 7220/11-3 AR, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 30/11-13

  09/06/2016 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 272, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 30/11-13. The well proved gas/condensate.

• Mapping of the deep sea will continue

  08/06/2016 This summer, the NPD will continue to acquire geological samples and deep-sea minerals in the Norwegian Sea.

• 36/7-4

  07/06/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted ENGIE E&P Norge AS a drilling permit for well 36/7-4, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 30/11-14, 30/11-14 A and 30/11-14 B

  30/05/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wells 30/11-14, 30/11-14 A and 30/11-14 B, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Status of emissions from the petroleum sector

  30/05/2016 In 2015, the petroleum activities generated 13.5 million tonnes of CO2 emissions. This is an increase of 400,000 tonnes (3 per cent) compared with the previous year.

• 30/11-12 S and 30/11-12 A

  30/05/2016 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 035, is in the process of concluding the drilling of wildcat well 30/11-12 S and appraisal well 30/11-12 A.

• 16/1-26 S and 16/1-26 A

  27/05/2016 Det norske oljeselskap AS, operator of production licence 001 B, has concluded the drilling of appraisal wells 16/1-26 S and 16/1-26 A.

• Studying cores from the northeastern Barents Sea

  25/05/2016 In the autumn of 2015, the NPD had seven shallow wells drilled in the northeastern Barents Sea.

• 35/8-6 S and 35/8-6 A

  23/05/2016 Wintershall Norge AS, operator of production licence 248, has completed the drilling of wildcat wells 35/8-6 S and 35/8-6 A.

• April 2016

  20/05/2016 Preliminary production figures for April 2016 show an average daily production of about 2 029 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• 31/7-1

  19/05/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Faroe Petroleum Norge AS a drilling permit for well 31/7-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Thirteen companies are offered ten production licences in the 23rd licensing round

  18/05/2016 The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MPE) has today issued an offer of new production licences in the 23rd licensing round on the Norwegian continental shelf. All ten production licences are located in the Barents Sea.

• 16/5-6

  18/05/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Tullow Oil Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 16/5-6.

• 30/4-3 S

  18/05/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Total E&P Norge AS a drilling permit for well 30/4-3 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 35/11-19 S

  13/05/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Wintershall Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 35/11-19 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Factpages release 2016 is now ready

  02/05/2016 Factpages release 2016 is now ready for use. Take a look at the introduction video.

• Work with 2016 upgrade of Factpages

  25/04/2016 Because of the upgrade that was announced on April 4, the regularity of the Factpages will not be guaranteed after Thursday, April 28 at 16.00.

• 30/11-13

  19/04/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 30/11-13, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• March 2016

  15/04/2016 Preliminary production figures for March 2016 show an average daily production of about 2 012 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• 16/1-26 A

  14/04/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Det norske oljeselskap AS a drilling permit for well 16/1-26 A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s confidence in the Norwegian shelf remains high

  14/04/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s (NPD’s) updated estimate for undiscovered resources shows that the total remaining resources on the Norwegian shelf can provide a basis for oil and gas production for decades to come.

• 35/8-6 A

  13/04/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Wintershall Norge AS a drilling permit for well 35/8-6 A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 30/11-12 S and 30/11-12 A

  13/04/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wells 30/11-12 S and 30/11-12 A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 30/11-11 S and 30/11-11 A

  13/04/2016 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 035/272, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat wells 30/11-11 S and 30/11-11 A.

• Presentation of new resource report

  07/04/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate will present its new resource report on 14 April.

• 7324/7-3 S

  06/04/2016 OMV Norge AS, operator of production licence 537, is in the process of completing the drilling of appraisal well 7324/7-3 S on the 7324/8-1 (Wisting) oil discovery.

• New report positive to unmanned wellhead platforms

  06/04/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) takes a positive view of unmanned wellhead platforms as an alternative development concept to subsea developments.

• An 2016 upgrade of NPD's FactPages

  04/04/2016 Based on internal requirements and external requests a new upgrade will be available 2nd of May 2016.

• APA 2016 - announcement

  17/03/2016 The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has 17th March 2016 announced the APA 2016, comprising the predefined areas with blocks in the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea.

• February 2016

  17/03/2016 Preliminary production figures for February 2016 show an average daily production of about 2 050 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• New and improved version of NorwegianPetroleum.no

  16/03/2016 The website’s content about Norwegian petroleum activities is updated. The website is also improved to give a better user experience and overview of contents, especially on mobile phones.

• 35/8-6 S

  14/03/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Wintershall Norge AS a drilling permit for well 35/8-6 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 30/11-11 S

  11/03/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 30/11-11 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 30/11-11 B

  11/03/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 30/11-11 B, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 16/1-26 S

  10/03/2016 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Det norske oljeselskap AS a drilling permit for well 16/1-26 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 16/4-10

  07/03/2016 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 544, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 16/4-10. The well is dry.

• Field and discovery information updated

  02/03/2016 All information about fields and discoveries on the Norwegian continental shelf has been revised and updated on the NPD’s Fact Pages on npd.no, and on the NPD and the Norwegian Ministry for Petroleum and Energy's joint website norskpetroleum.no.

• 7224/2-1

  02/03/2016 Wintershall Norge AS, operator of production licence 611, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 7224/2-1. The well is dry.

• 34/6-4

  02/03/2016 Total E&P Norge AS, operator of production licence 554, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 34/6-4. The well is dry.

• Slight increase in the resource base on the Norwegian shelf

  25/02/2016 The NPD's estimate of total discovered and undiscovered petroleum resources on the Norwegian shelf has increased with 0.1 billion standard cubic metres of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) from the previous year to about 14.2 billion Sm3 o.e.

• 30/9-28 S

  25/02/2016 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 104, has completed drilling of wildcat well 30/9-28 S.

• January 2016

  19/02/2016 Preliminary production figures for January 2016 show an average daily production of about 2 037 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• Joining forces in Stavanger

  02/02/2016 The Force forum aims to strengthen cooperation in research and development projects (R&D) at a two-day seminar hosted by the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate. The Joining Forces seminar starts today.

• Who deserves the IOR prize?

  01/02/2016 Do you know someone who deserves the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s prize for improved oil recovery – the 2016 IOR prize?

• 6407/10-4

  20/01/2016 Lundin Norge AS, operator of production licence 700 B, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 6407/10-4.

• Offers for ownership interests in APA 2015

  19/01/2016 Today, 19 January, offers will be sent to 36 companies for 56 new production licences on the Norwegian continental shelf.

• News about NPDs FactMaps

  18/01/2016 NPD will shortly release new versions of our FactMaps viewers. Both the standard viewer (HTML5) and the advanced viewer (Silverlight) will be launched as version 2.1, and version 2.0 will until further noticed also be supported.

• 25/10-14 S

  18/01/2016 Suncor Energy Norge AS, operator of production licence 571, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 25/10-14 S.

• December 2015

  15/01/2016 Preliminary production figures for December 2015 show an average daily production of about 2 023 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• Investment and cost forecasts

  14/01/2016 From a historically high activity level in 2013 and 2014, the falling oil price has caused substantial challenges for the petroleum industry, and projects on operating fields and new developments are being postponed.

• Exploration

  14/01/2016 Exploration activity on the Norwegian shelf remains at a high level, though it declined somewhat at the end of the year. Seventeen discoveries were made, 11 in the North Sea and six in the Norwegian Sea. The discoveries are all minor and close to other fields.

• Field developments

  14/01/2016 In 2015, four new fields started production on the Norwegian continental shelf, all in the North Sea. The authorities approved four Plans for Development and Operation (PDOs), compared to just one in 2014.

• The Shelf in 2015

  14/01/2016 Low oil prices have given rise to considerable challenges for the petroleum industry. Significant remaining resources, combined with cost reductions and improved efficiency, can ensure continued high activity and future profitability.

• Petroleum production

  14/01/2016 Oil production increased for the second consecutive year, and a new record was set for gas sales. Production is expected to remain at a stable level over the next few years.

• Press conference – The Shelf in 2015

  06/01/2016 Director general Bente Nyland will present investment and production prognoses, and results from exploration and production in 2015.  

• 7130/4-1

  31/12/2015 Lundin Norge AS, operator of production licence 708, is in the process of concluding the drilling of wildcat well 7130/4-1. The well is being drilled about 85 kilometres north-east of Berlevåg.

• 16/1-25 S

  23/12/2015 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 338 C, has completed the drilling of exploration well 16/1-25 S.

• 7324/7-3 S

  22/12/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has issued a drilling permit to OMV Norge AS for well 7324/7-3 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 1/5-5

  21/12/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted a drilling permit to Total E&P Norge AS for well 1/5-5.

• 7224/2-1

  21/12/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Wintershall Norway AS a drilling permit for wellbore 7224/2-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Oseberg West Flank to be developed

  18/12/2015 Today, December 18, Statoil and its partners has submitted a Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) for Oseberg Vestflanken 2 in the North Sea.

• November 2015

  18/12/2015 Preliminary production figures for November 2015 show an average daily production of about 1 993 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• 35/11-18 and 18 A

  10/12/2015 Wintershall Norge AS, operator of production licence 248, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 35/11-18 and appraisal well 35/11-18 A.

• 26 companies want to explore in the north

  04/12/2015 The application deadline for production licences in the 23rd licensing round expired on 2 December. Twenty-six companies had applied for exploration acreage by the end of the deadline.

• New issue of Norwegian Continental Shelf

  01/12/2015 The special report in this issue, as in the previous one, focus on the 50th anniversary of the first licensing round on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS).

• Edvard Grieg on stream

  30/11/2015 A new field started producing in the North Sea on Saturday 28. November. Edvard Grieg is operating company Lundin's first major development project on the Norwegian shelf.

• 16/4-10

  30/11/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/4-10, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Users of the OilFacts-app are requested to upgrade to a new version

  25/11/2015 Version 1 of OilFacts will be discontinued on 11 December 2015. OilFacts version 2 is available for iOS, Android and Windows Phone.

• Plugging of wells can prevent value creation

  23/11/2015 Re-using wells on the Norwegian shelf can be good business. This is why the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) is sceptical of the proposal to plug wells as a measure to keep drilling rigs in activity.

• Force – still going strong after 20 years

  20/11/2015 For 20 years, oil companies and authorities have met on excursions, for lunch meetings and seminars to discuss how to increase oil recovery and streamline exploration.

• 34/8-16 S

  20/11/2015 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 120, has completed drilling of exploration well 34/8-16 S.

• Green light for production start-up on Edvard Grieg

  16/11/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted consent to start production on the Lundin Norway-operated Edvard Grieg field in production licence 338 in the North Sea.

• 7130/4-1

  13/11/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 7130/4-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• October 2015

  13/11/2015 Preliminary production figures for October 2015 show an average daily production of about 1 946 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• 6406/12-5 S

  10/11/2015 VNG Norge AS, operator of production licence 586, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 6406/12-5 S.

• Start-up consent for two pipelines

  06/11/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted start-up consents for the Edvard Grieg oil pipeline and the Utsira High gas pipeline.

• New study on unmanned wellhead platforms

  23/10/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate wants unmanned wellhead platforms to be considered more often as an alternative to subsea tie-back in connection with development decisions.

• CO2 storage on the agenda in Stavanger

  21/10/2015 For two days, representatives from the authorities, research institutions, and industry will discuss and learn more about projects involving storage of CO2 in the subsurface.

• September 2015

  14/10/2015 Preliminary production figures for September 2015 show an average daily production of about 1 864 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• 6306/5-2

  13/10/2015 Repsol Norge AS, operator of production licence 642, is in the process of concluding the drilling of wildcat well 6306/5-2. The well is dry.

• 6406/6-4 S

  02/10/2015 Maersk Oil Norway AS, operator of production licence 510, is about to complete drilling of wildcat well 6406/6-4 S.

• 25/11-28

  01/10/2015 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 169, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 25/11-28. The well is dry.

• 7220/11-3 og 7220/11-3 A

  30/09/2015 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 609, has completed the drilling of appraisal wells 7220/11-3 and 7220/11-3 A on the oil and gas discovery 7220/11-1 (Alta).

• More oil from Gullfaks

  23/09/2015 One of the major cash cows on the Norwegian shelf, the Gullfaks field, which has been producing for nearly 30 years, is facing further investments to boost production and extend the field’s lifetime.

• August 2015

  23/09/2015 Preliminary production figures for August 2015 show an average daily production of about 1 924 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• 25/10-14 S

  18/09/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Suncor Energy Norge AS a drilling permit for well 25/10-14 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6406/12-4 S and A

  17/09/2015 VNG Norge AS, operator of production licence 586, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat wells 6406/12-4 S and 6406/12-4 A.

• 6407/10-5

  14/09/2015 A/S Norske Shell, operator of production licence 793, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 6407/10-5.

• Development plan for Maria approved

  11/09/2015 The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has approved the development plan for the oil discovery Maria on the Halten Bank in the Norwegian Sea.

• 7220/11-3 A

  10/09/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 7220/11-3 A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Great interest in APA 2015

  09/09/2015 At the application deadline for awards in predefined areas (APA) 2015 on the Norwegian continental shelf, the authorities had received applications from 43 companies.

• Consent for start-up of Goliat

  09/09/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted the licensees of the Goliat oil field (production licence 229) consent for start-up of their field facilities and production.

• 16/1-25 S

  09/09/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/1-25 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 30/9-27 S

  04/09/2015 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 104, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 30/9-27 S.

• Sharing petroleum data through Diskos for 20 years

  03/09/2015 This year is the 20th anniversary since the joint database Diskos was created. The base has been and continues to play an important role for the companies on the shelf for access to seismic, well and production data.

• 3/7-10 S

  03/09/2015 Premier Oil Norge AS, operator of production licence 539, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 3/7-10 S.

• 16/7-11

  31/08/2015 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 72 B, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 16/7-11 on behalf of production licences 72 B, 72 D and 72 E.

• Polar researchers return after one year on ice floes in the Arctic Ocean

  27/08/2015 On 22 August, Yngve Kristoffersen and Audun Tholfsen returned to Longyearbyen after completing a feat no one has done since Nansen and Johansen - spending the winter alone in the central Arctic Ocean.

• 25/11-28

  27/08/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 25/11-28, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6407/10-5

  26/08/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted A/S Norske Shell a drilling permit for well 6407/10-5 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Consent for use of equipment for improved recovery on Gullfaks

  25/08/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted the licensees of Gullfaks Sør consent for start-up and operation of new subsea wet gas compressor and umbilical on the Gullfaks field in production licence 050.

• 16/1-23 S

  25/08/2015 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 338, is in the process of completing the  drilling of appraisal well 16/1-23 S on the Edvard Grieg oil field in the central section of the North Sea.

• New edition of the continental shelf map

  25/08/2015 You can now download or order the new edition of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s shelf map.

• 35/11-18

  19/08/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Wintershall Norge AS a drilling permit for well 35/12-5 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6406/12-4 A

  17/08/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has issued a drilling permit to VNG Norge AS for well 6406/12-4 A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• July 2015

  13/08/2015 Preliminary production figures for July 2015 show an average daily production of about 1 946 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is the same as in June 2015.

• 16/7-11

  12/08/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 16/7-11, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 16/4-9 S

  12/08/2015 Lundin Norge AS, operator of production licence 359, has completed drilling wildcat well 16/4-9 S.

• 6507/3-11 S

  12/08/2015 E.ON E&P Norge AS, operator of production licence 650, has completed drilling wildcat well 6507/3-11 S. The well was drilled about 12 kilometres east of the Skarv field in the Norwegian Sea.

• 2/4-23 S

  23/07/2015 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 146, is in the process of concluding the drilling of wildcat well 2/4-23 S.

• 2/11-11

  22/07/2015 Edison Norge AS, operator of production licence (PL) 616, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 2/11-11.

• June 2015

  16/07/2015 Preliminary production figures for June 2015 show an average daily production of about 1 948 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• 10/4-1

  15/07/2015 Wintershall Norge AS, operator of production licence 734, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 10/4-1.

• 7220/6-2

  13/07/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 7220/6-2, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 3/7-10 S

  02/07/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Premier Oil Norge AS a drilling permit for well 3/7-10 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 16/1-22 S, 16/1-22 A og 16/1-22 B

  02/07/2015 Det norske oljeselskap AS, operator of the Ivar Aasen field, has completed the drilling of appraisal wells 16/1-22 S, 16/1-22 A and 16/1-22 B.

• Processing amended plan for development and operation of Gullfaks

  01/07/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has received an amended plan for development and operation (PDO) of the Gullfaks field in the North Sea.

• 15/6-13, 15/6-13 A and 15/6-13 B

  01/07/2015 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of the Gina Krog Unit, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 15/6-13 and appraisal wells 15/6-13 A and 15/6-13 B.

• 6507/3-11 S

  29/06/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted E.ON E&P Norge AS a drilling permit for well 6507/3-11 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6507/11-11

  26/06/2015 Tullow Oil Norge AS, operator of production licence 591, is about to complete drilling of wildcat well 6507/11-11.  

• 25/10-13 S

  24/06/2015 Suncor Energy Norge AS, operator of production licence 571, has completed the drilling of exploration well 25/10-13 S. The well is dry.

• May 2015

  24/06/2015 Preliminary production figures for May 2015 show an average daily production of about 1 866 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• 10/4-1

  23/06/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Wintershall Norge AS a drilling permit for well 10/4-1.

• 35/12-5 S

  18/06/2015 Wintershall Norge AS, operator of production licence 378, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 35/12-5 S.

• 6306/5-2

  17/06/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Repsol Exploration Norge AS a drilling permit for well 6306/5-2, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6406/12-4 S

  17/06/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted VNG Norge AS a drilling permit for well 6406/12-4 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7220/11-2 and 7220/11-2 A

  12/06/2015 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 609, has completed drilling of appraisal wells 7220/11-2 and 7220/11-2 A on the 7220/11-1 (Alta) oil and gas discovery.

• 16/1-23 S

  10/06/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/1-23 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6706/11-2

  09/06/2015 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 602, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 6706/11-2. The well encountered gas.

• SMIL

  08/06/2015 As of 9 June, the production licences can submit applications for extension of deadlines in the exploration period (the initial period) to the authorities through the online portal SMIL instead of sending normal application letters.

• 33/2-2 S

  04/06/2015 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 579, is in the process of concluding the drilling of wildcat well 33/2-2 S.

• 15/6-13 A og 15/6-13 B

  29/05/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wells 15/6-13 A and B, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 16/1-22 A

  28/05/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Det norske oljeselskap AS a drilling permit for well 16/1-22 A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7220/11-3

  27/05/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 7220/11-3, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• More oil than ten years ago

  27/05/2015 The current recoverable volume of oil in fields and discoveries exceeds the estimated figure in 2005, and it is also presumed that more oil remains to be discovered.

• 2/11-11

  26/05/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has issued a drilling permit for wellbore 2/11-11 to Edison Norge AS.

• 6407/8-7 and 6407/8-7 A

  22/05/2015 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 348 C, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat wells 6407/8-7 and 6407/8-7 A.

• 6406/11-2

  22/05/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 6706/11-2, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 25/10-13 S

  21/05/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Suncor Energy Norge AS a drilling permit for well 25/10-13 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• New issue of Norwegian Continental Shelf

  21/05/2015 The main theme is this year’s 50th anniversary of the first licensing round on the NCS.

• 15/12-24 S

  20/05/2015 Talisman Energy Norge AS, operator of production licence 672, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 15/12-24 S.

• April 2015

  19/05/2015 Preliminary production figures for April 2015 show an average daily production of about 1 963 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• 34/4-14 S

  15/05/2015 Suncor Energy Norge AS, operator of production licence 375, has completed drilling of appraisal well 34/4-14 S in the oil discovery 34/4-11.

• 7324/8-2

  15/05/2015 OMV (Norge) AS, operator of production licence 537, is in the process of concluding the drilling of wildcat well 7324/8-2.

• 6507/11-11

  13/05/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Tullow Oil Norge AS a drilling permit for well 6507/11-11, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Plan for new development - 6406/3-8

  06/05/2015 Yesterday, 5 May, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) received a Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) for the Maria oil discovery.

• 6407/8-7

  05/05/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 6407/8-7, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6406/2-8

  28/04/2015 Wintershall Norge AS, operator of production licence 589, is about to complete drilling of wildcat well 6406/2-8. The well proved oil.

• 35/12-5 S

  28/04/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Wintershall Norge AS a drilling permit for well 35/12-5 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Want to secure the resources on Johan Sverdrup

  28/04/2015 On Friday, the Government submitted a proposition to the Storting for the Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) for the first development phase step on the Johan Sverdrup field in the North Sea.

• 16/1-21 S and 16/1-21 A

  22/04/2015 Det norske oljeselskap AS, operator of production licence 001 B, has completed drilling of appraisal wells 16/1-21 S and 16/1-21 A on the Ivar Aasen field.

• APA 2015 - announcement

  21/04/2015 The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has 21 April 2015 announced the APA 2015, comprising the predefined areas with blocks in the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea.

• Web site replaces printed Facts

  20/04/2015 Up until 2014, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy and the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate published a booklet containing factual information about the Norwegian petroleum activities.

• Valemon officially opened

  17/04/2015 Yesterday, the Minister of Petroleum and Energy marked the official opening of the Statoil-operated Valemon field in the North Sea.

• 34/3-5

  17/04/2015 BG Norge AS, operator of production licence 373 S, has completed the drilling of exploration well 34/3-5. The well is dry.

• 7324/8-2

  17/04/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted OMV Norge AS a drilling permit for well 7324/8-2, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• March 2015

  17/04/2015 Preliminary production figures for March 2015 show an average daily production of about 1 935 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• 6706/12-3

  13/04/2015 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 602, is in the process of concluding the drilling of wildcat well 6706/12-3. The well proved gas.

• 16/1-22 S

  10/04/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate granted Det norske oljeselskap AS a drilling permit for well 16/1-22 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 15/12-24 S

  10/04/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate granted Talisman Energy Norge AS a drilling permit for well 15/12-24 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 25/6-5 S

  10/04/2015 Total E&P Norge AS, operator of production licence 627, is about to complete the drilling of wildcat well 25/6-5 S.

• 50th anniversary of the first licensing round

  09/04/2015 50 years ago today, on 9 April 1965, the first licensing rules for the Norwegian shelf were laid down by royal decree.

• 15/6-13

  27/03/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 15/6-13, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6706/12-2

  18/03/2015 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 218, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 6706/12-2.

• 16/1-24

  17/03/2015 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 338 C, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 16/1-24.

• 6706/12-3

  13/03/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 6706/12-3, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• February 2015

  12/03/2015 Preliminary production figures for February 2015 indicate an average daily production of about 1 925 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• Resource accounts 2014

  02/03/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's resource accounts estimate the total recoverable petroleum resources to be 14.1 billion standard cubic meters (Sm3) of oil equivalents (o.e.).

• 2/4-23

  02/03/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 2/4-23.

• 25/6-5 S

  27/02/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Total E&P Norge AS a drilling permit for well 25/6-5 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• January 2015

  20/02/2015 Preliminary production figures for January 2015 indicate an average daily production of about 1 931 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• 6706/12-2

  18/02/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 6706/12-2, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 34/3-4 S and 34/3-4 A

  16/02/2015 BG Group AS, operator of production licence 373 S, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat wells 34/3-4 S and 34/3-4 A.

• 2/4-22 S

  13/02/2015 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 146, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 2/4-22 S.

• Johan Sverdrup development plan submitted

  13/02/2015 Today, 13 February, the Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) for the Johan Sverdrup field was submitted to Minister of Petroleum and Energy Tord Lien.

• Johan Sverdrup - in the company of giants

  13/02/2015 Johan Sverdrup was proven in two stages, but it was clear from the start that this was actually one gigantic oil discovery. Ranked by size, it is number five on the Norwegian ranking list.

• 26/10-1

  12/02/2015 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 674 BS, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 26/10-1.

• Interactive maps of potential CO2 storage sites

  12/02/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has produced two interactive versions of the atlas of potential CO2 storage sites in the sea areas off the Norwegian coast.

• 30/11-10 A

  09/02/2015 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 035, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 30/11-10 A.

• 16/1-24

  09/02/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/1-24, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Fifty years since it all started

  02/02/2015 This year marks 50 years since petroleum activities began in Norway. The boundaries of the shelf were laid out, and the first – and largest – licensing round was announced.

• 7220/11-2

  28/01/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 7220/11-2, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• News about NPD maps and map services

  23/01/2015 The new FactMaps has been available since June 2014. Here is an update on future development of the FactMaps and related map services.

• 23rd licensing round - announcement

  20/01/2015 The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has announced the 23rd licensing round today, 20 January 2015. Fifty-seven blocks/parts of blocks are being announced in this round, of which three are in the Norwegian Sea and 54 in the Barents Sea.

• Offers for ownership interests in APA 2014

  20/01/2015 Today, 20 January, offers will be issued to 43 companies for 54 new production licences on the Norwegian continental shelf.

• 16/4-9 S

  16/01/2015 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/4-9 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• December 2014

  16/01/2015 Preliminary production figures for December 2014 indicate an average daily production of about 1 916 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• Field developments

  15/01/2015 In 2014, the authorities received one Plan for Development and Operation (PDO), for a minor gas discovery near the Statoil-operated Gullfaks Rimfaksdalen in the North Sea. The 34/10-53 S discovery will be developed with a seabed template tied in to Gullfaks A.

• Exploration

  15/01/2015 Exploration activity is still high on the Norwegian shelf. Last year, 56 exploration wells were spudded and 59 were terminated. This amounts to three fewer spudded exploration wells than in 2013, but is the third highest total ever. Of these, 41 were wildcat wells and 15 were appraisal wells.

• Petroleum production

  15/01/2015 216.7 million saleable standard cubic metres of oil equivalents (Sm³ o.e.) were produced in 2014. This is 47.4 million Sm³ o.e. less than in the record-setting year 2004, and 1.4 per cent more than in 2013. This minor increase was slightly larger than expected in the forecasts made for 2014. Oil production increased from 2013, after a steady decline since 2001.

• Investment and cost forecasts

  15/01/2015 The high cost level in the petroleum industry has gradually become a major challenge. The decline in oil and gas prices in recent months has further emphasised the sector’s profitability challenges.

• The shelf in 2014

  15/01/2015 In the opinion of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate, high costs and weaker oil prices could drive necessary readjustments that will strengthen the petroleum industry over the long-term.

• Press conference – The shelf in 2014

  14/01/2015

• Technical difficulties with our website

  13/01/2015 We are in the process of upgrading npd.no’s publication system. We are experiencing some technical difficulties with our website as a result of this.

• 2015 Brøgger Prize

  12/01/2015 Fridtjof Riis (b. 1954) has been awarded the Brøgger Prize for 2015. Riis received the prize for his cutting-edge technical contributions to Norwegian geology, and geoscience in general.

• Pioneering work on Barents Sea geology

  12/01/2015 Investigations conducted by the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) have thrown new light on the geology of Svalbard and the northern Barents Sea.

• 25/10-12 S

  06/01/2015 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 625, is about to complete drilling of wildcat well 25/10-12 S. The well is dry.

• 6405/12-1

  31/12/2014 Lundin Norge AS, operator of production licence 584, is in the process of completing drilling of wildcat well 6405/12-1.

• 33/2-1

  23/12/2014 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 555, has completed drilling of wildcat well 33/2-1.

• 30/11-10

  22/12/2014 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 035, is about to complete drilling of wildcat well 30/11-10. The well proved oil.

• 35/9-12 S

  19/12/2014 RWE Dea Norge AS, operator of production licence 420, is in the process of concluding the drilling of wildcat well 35/9-12 S.

• 6406/2-8

  19/12/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Wintershall Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 6406/2-8, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• November 2014

  17/12/2014 Preliminary production figures for November 2014 indicate an average daily production of about 1 939 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• 16/1-21 S and 16/1-21 A

  16/12/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Det norske oljeselskap AS a drilling permit for wells 16/1-21 S and 16/1-21 A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6406/6-4

  15/12/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Maersk Oil Norway AS a drilling permit for wellbore 6406/6-4, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6707/10-3 S

  08/12/2014 Centrica Resources Norge AS, operator of production licence 528 B, is about to complete drilling of wildcat well 6707/10-3 S.

• 26/10-1

  02/12/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 26/10-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Upgrade of Factpages have been performed

  02/12/2014 The December upgrade of Factpages announced 21st November, was set into production last night. The changes have been as few as possible, not to interfere with existing users that are downloading and browsing data.

• An upgrade of Factpages December 2014

  21/11/2014 An upgrade of Factpages will be set in production 1st. December. The website can be unavailable from 15 to 21 that day. The upgrade is based on feedback from users inside and outside the NPD.

• New additions to management in the NPD

  17/11/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s new management group comes into force today, 17 November.

• 6305/8-2

  14/11/2014 A/S Norske Shell, operator of the Ormen Lange field, has completed drilling of appraisal well 6305/8-2 on the Ormen Lange field.

• October 2014

  14/11/2014 Preliminary production figures for October 2014 indicate an average daily production of about 1 949 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• 7227/10-1

  07/11/2014 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 230, has completed drilling of wildcat well 7227/10-1.

• 35/9-12 S

  04/11/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted RWE Dea Norge AS a drilling permit for well 35/9-12 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 34/6-3 S and A

  03/11/2014 Total E&P Norge AS, operator of production licence 554, has completed drilling of appraisal well 34/6-3 S on the 34/6-2 S oil discovery and wildcat well 34/6-3 A.

• 25/8-18 S

  21/10/2014 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 169, is about to complete drilling of appraisal well 25/8-18 S.

• 33/12-10 S

  17/10/2014 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 631, has completed drilling of wildcat well 33/12-10 S. The well is dry.

• 7227/10-1

  15/10/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 7227/10-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7220/11-1

  14/10/2014 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 609, is in the process of concluding the drilling of wildcat well 7220/11-1, which proved both oil and gas.

• September 2014

  14/10/2014 Preliminary production figures for September 2014 indicate an average daily production of about 1 834 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• Proposed national budget 2015

  14/10/2014 In its proposed national budget for 2015, the Government advocates allocating a total of NOK 413.5 million to operating expenses, procurement of equipment and maintenance in the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate.

• New head of the Harstad office

  13/10/2014 Stig-Morten Knutsen (49) has been appointed as head of the NPD’s Harstad office.

• 7220/2-1

  10/10/2014 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 714, is currently completing the drilling of wildcat well 7220/2-1.

• 34/7-36 S

  01/10/2014 Det norske oljeselskap ASA, operator of production licence 553, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 34/7-36 S.

• 6707/10-3

  29/09/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Centrica Resources (Norge) AS a drilling permit for wellbore 6707/10-3, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6305/8-2

  29/09/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted A/S Norske Shell a drilling permit for wellbore 6305/8-2, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7319/12-1

  26/09/2014 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 713, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 7319/12-1.

• Easier to apply for geological samples

  22/09/2014 It is now possible to use an electronic form to apply for a permit to take samples from cores, drill cuttings or fluids from exploration and production wells on the Norwegian shelf.

• August 2014

  16/09/2014 Preliminary production figures for August 2014 indicate an average daily production of about 1 842 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• Record number of applications in APA 2014

  11/09/2014 At the end of the application deadline for awards in predefined areas (APA) 2014 on the Norwegian shelf, the authorities have received applications from 47 companies.

• 7125/4-3

  11/09/2014 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 393 B, has completed drilling of wildcat well 7125/4-3. The well is dry.

• 2/9-5 S

  09/09/2014 Det norske oljeselskap ASA, operator of production licence 494, has completed drilling of wildcat well 2/9-5 S. The well is dry.

• 33/12-10 S

  01/09/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 33/12-10 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 16/4-8 S

  29/08/2014 Lundin Norge AS, operator of production licence 359, has completed drilling of appraisal well 16/4-8 S.

• Updated and new descriptions of plays

  27/08/2014 New and updated descriptions of plays for the Norwegian shelf, including contour maps and shape files, can now be found at www.npd.no.

• New continental shelf map

  27/08/2014 You can now download or order paper versions of the NPD’s new continental shelf map.

• 7319/12-1

  26/08/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 7319/12-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6405/12-1

  26/08/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for wellbore 6405/12-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Martin Landrø receives the IOR award in 2014

  26/08/2014 Martin Landrø has been given the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s (NPD’s) IOR award for his work on developing 4D seismic for mapping, production management and monitoring of reservoirs.

• Core values

  25/08/2014 The authority stand at this year’s ONS features a selection of core samples from the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s core storage. This collection contains samples from around 1600 exploration and production wells on the Norwegian shelf.

• Meet the NPD’s managers at ONS

  22/08/2014 Members of the NPD’s management team will be present at the ONS conference. Meet them at our stand no. 630 in Hall F, at these times:

• 7220/2-1

  22/08/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum ASA a drilling permit for well 7220/2-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7125/4-2

  22/08/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 7125/4-3, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Norwegian Petroleum Directorate at ONS

  21/08/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) will have a stand at the ONS oil exhibition in Stavanger from 25-28 August. The NPD will share a stand with the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MPE).

• This year’s seismic acquisition complete

  21/08/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has had a successful seismic season, which wound up 19 August.

• July 2014

  14/08/2014 Preliminary production figures for July 2014 indicate an average daily production of about 1 935 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• 34/6-3 S

  13/08/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Total E&P Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 34/6-3 S cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7324/9-1

  07/08/2014 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 614, has concluded drilling of wildcat well 7324/9-1, which proved gas.

• 7324/9-1

  30/07/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 7324/9-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 34/7-36 S

  30/07/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Det norske oljeselskap ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 34/7-36 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 2/4-22 S

  30/07/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 2/4-22 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• June 2014

  29/07/2014 Preliminary production figures for June 2014 indicate an average daily production of about 1 744 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• 8/10-6 S

  23/07/2014 Centrica Resources Norge AS, operator of production licence 405, has completed drilling of wildcat well 8/10-6 S. The well is dry.  

• 7120/1-4 S

  22/07/2014 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 492, is about to complete drilling of appraisal well 7120/1-4 S on the 7120/1-3 oil discovery (Gohta).

• 7325/1-1

  22/07/2014 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 615, has completed drilling of wildcat well 7325/1-1.  The well proved gas.  

• 31/10-1

  22/07/2014 Tullow Oil Norge AS, operator of production licence 507, is about to complete drilling of wildcat well 31/10-1. The well is dry.  

• 6406/12-3 B and 6406/12-3 A

  11/07/2014 VNG Norge AS, operator of production licence 586, is about to complete drilling of appraisal well 6406/12-3 B on the 6406/12-3 S (“Pil”) oil and gas discovery, as well as the 6406/12-3 A wildcat well on the “Bue” prospect.

• 7324/7-2

  03/07/2014 OMV (Norge) AS, operator of production licence 537, is about to complete drilling of wildcat well 7324/7-2.

• 2/9-5 S

  30/06/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Det norske oljeselskap ASA a drilling permit for well 2/9-5 S.

• High exploration activity in the first six months

  30/06/2014 Exploration activity on the Norwegian shelf remains vigorous. Thirteen new discoveries have been made this year, the largest of these in the Norwegian Sea.

• 6507/5-7

  25/06/2014 E.ON E&P Norge AS, operator of production licence 558, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 6507/5-7. The well has been drilled about 18 kilometres southeast of the Skarv field in the Norwegian Sea.

• 31/10-1

  24/06/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Tullow Oil Norge AS a drilling permit for well 31/10-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7220/11-1

  24/06/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 7220/11-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7324/2-1

  20/06/2014 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 615, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 7324/2-1.

• New and improved FactMaps and FactPages

  19/06/2014 Today, 19 June, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) is launching a new version of FactMaps and upgraded FactPages.

• 7325/1-1

  17/06/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 7325/1-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• May 2014

  17/06/2014 Preliminary production figures for May 2014 indicate an average daily production of about 1 665 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. 

• Drilling in Norwegian Sea completed

  13/06/2014 On 9 June, The NPD completed the drilling of shallow boreholes in the western Norwegian Sea. Three holes were drilled on the Mørerand High, 293 kilometres northwest of Kristiansund.

• 6608/10-16

  06/06/2014 Noreco Norway AS, operator of production licence 484, has completed drilling of wildcat well 6608/10-16. The well is dry.

• Presentations from the conference on project implementation on the Norwegian shelf

  03/06/2014 On 8 April, the NPD held a conference on measures to improve project implementation on the shelf. Presentations from the conference are now available online.

• System for permanent reservoir monitoring installed on the Snorre and Grane fields

  30/05/2014 Work will continue this summer and autumn on installing a seismic streamer on Snorre. A dedicated system with a seismic streamer will also be installed on Grane.

• 35/9-11 S og 35/9-11 A

  27/05/2014 RWE Dea Norge AS, operator of production licence 420, has completed drilling of appraisal wells 35/9-11 S and 35/9-11 A on the 35/9-6 S oil, gas and condensate discovery.

• 31/2-21 S

  26/05/2014 Tullow Oil Norge AS, operator of production licence 550, is about to complete drilling of wildcat well 31/2-21 S. The well was drilled about 12 kilometres northwest of the Troll C platform in the North Sea.

• 16/4-8 S

  23/05/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/4-8, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7324/2-1

  23/05/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 7324/2-1 cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 8/10-6 S

  20/05/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Centrica Energi (Norge) AS a drilling permit for wellbore 8/10-6 S.

• New compiled atlas

  20/05/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) is completing the mapping of potential CO2 stores on the Norwegian shelf by publishing a compiled, revised edition of the previously published atlases.

• Preliminary release notes

  16/05/2014 A major upgrade of the Factpages will take place 18.06.2014 between 15:00-21:00.

• 8/10-5 S and 8/10-5 A

  14/05/2014 Centrica Resources Norge AS, operator of production licence 405, is in the process of concluding the drilling of exploration wells 8/10-5 S and 8/10-5 A. The wells are dry.

• April 2014

  13/05/2014 Preliminary production figures for April 2014 indicate an average daily production of about 1 918 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is 30 000 barrels per day (about 1.5 percent) less than in March 2014.

• 16/1-18

  12/05/2014 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 338, is about to complete drilling of appraisal well 16/1-18 on the Edvard Grieg oil field in the central part of the North Sea.

• Oil Facts app on all mobile platforms

  12/05/2014 If you need quick access to facts about Norwegian oil fields, production, companies or wells, the Oil Facts app is your answer.

• 34/10-C-18 A

  09/05/2014 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licences 120 B/Gimle Unit, has completed drilling of an observation well with exploration targets, 34/10-C-18 A.

• New fact booklet

  05/05/2014 The fact booklet, Facts 2014, is now available on paper and online.

• New FactMaps in beta version

  05/05/2014 NPD will launch a brand new FactMaps solution together with the major FactPages upgrade June 18th. The FactMaps are now ready to be tested in beta version.

• Exploring unknown acreage in the Norwegian Sea

  02/05/2014 This summer, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) will map the subsurface on the Mørerand High and Gjallar Ridge South in the Norwegian Sea, which is in the western part of the continental shelf. The objective is to acquire knowledge about unexplored acreage.

• 7220/7-3 S

  02/05/2014 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 532, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 7220/7-3 S.

• 16/2-19 and 16/2-19 A

  02/05/2014 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 265, is currently completing the drilling of appraisal wells 16/2-19 and 16/2-19 A on the 16/2-6 Johan Sverdrup oil discovery in the central part of the North Sea.

• 35/11-17

  30/04/2014 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 090, is in the process of concluding drilling of wildcat well 35/11-17. The well was drilled about one kilometre south of the Fram field in the North Sea.

• 6507/5-7

  29/04/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted E.ON E&P Norge AS a drilling permit for well 6507/5-7, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6406/12-3 B and A

  29/04/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted VNG Norge AS a drilling permit for well 6406/12-3 B and A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• CO2 storage on the docket in Stavanger

  29/04/2014 Last week, 100 participants from 15 countries took part in a workshop in Stavanger to discuss issues regarding safe handling and storage of CO2.

• 33/2-1

  25/04/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for wellbore 33/2-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 35/9-11 A

  25/04/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted RWE Dea Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 35/9-11 A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 2014 upgrade of Factpages and new version of FactMaps

  23/04/2014 A major upgrade of the Factpages will be done June 15th between the hours of 15–21. The upgrade will consist of new data requested by the users, some changes of data, and some bug fixes.

• 25/8-18 S

  11/04/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 25/8-18 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 34/10-54 S og 34/10-54 A

  11/04/2014 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of the production licences in the Valemon Unit, has concluded the drilling of wildcat wells 34/10-54 S and 34/10-54 A. The wells proved oil and gas.

• March 2014

  11/04/2014 Preliminary production figures for March 2014 indicate an average daily production of about 1 913 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• 6406/12-3 S

  10/04/2014 VNG Norge AS, operator of production licence 586, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 6406/12-3 S. The well has been drilled about 35 kilometres southwest of the Njord field in the Norwegian Sea.

• 7218/8-1

  10/04/2014 GDF SUEZ E&P Norge AS, operator of production licence 607, has concluded drilling of wildcat well 7218/8-1.

• 6407/1-7 og 6407/1-7 A

  10/04/2014 Wintershall Norge AS, operator of production licence 475, has concluded the drilling of appraisal wells 6407/1-7 and 6407/1-7 A.

• Conference

  07/04/2014 On 8 April, the NPD will hold a conference on measures to improve project execution on the Norwegian shelf for about 100 oil industry executives.

• APA 2014 - announcement

  03/04/2014 The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has 3 April 2014 announced the APA 2014, comprising the predefined areas with blocks in the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea.

• Substantial assets remain on the Norwegian shelf

  03/04/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) believes that oil reserves could grow by 1200 million standard cubic metres (Sm3) over the next ten years. 

• 7324/7-2

  02/04/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted OMV Norge AS a drilling permit for well 7324/7-2, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 16/2-19 A

  28/03/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 16/2-19 A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 16/3-8 S

  27/03/2014 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 501, is in the process of completing the drilling of appraisal well 16/3-8 S on the 16/2-6 Johan Sverdrup oil discovery in the central part of the North Sea.

• 34/8-17 S

  19/03/2014 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 120, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 34/8-17 S.

• Good feedback from users

  17/03/2014 Agenda Kaupang carried out a user survey for the NPD. The purpose is to learn what key players in the outside world think about how the NPD works and solves its tasks.

• February 2014

  13/03/2014 Preliminary production figures for February 2014 indicate an average daily production of about 1 931 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• 35/11-16 S

  10/03/2014 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 248 C, is in the process of concluding the drilling of wildcat well 35/11-16 S.

• High scores for App

  05/03/2014 The Oil facts app received a sterling review in the annual Farmand awards.

• 35/9-11 S/A

  05/03/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted RWE Dea Norge a drilling permit for well 35/9-11 S/A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7120/1-4 S

  05/03/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 7120/1-4 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Previous award winners

  03/03/2014    

• Who deserves the NPD’s IOR prize?

  03/03/2014 Do you know someone who deserves the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s prize for improved oil recovery for 2014 – the IOR prize?

• 7222/11-2

  03/03/2014 Det norske oljeselskap ASA, operator of production licence 659, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 7222/11-2.

• Resource accounts 2013

  03/03/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's resource accounts show that the total recoverable petroleum resources are estimated at 14.2 billion standard cubic metres (Sm3) of oil equivalents (o.e.).

• 31/2-21 S

  27/02/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has issued a drilling permit to Tullow Oil Norge for well 31/2-21 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 25/9-4

  21/02/2014 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 628, is in the process of concluding the drilling of wildcat well 25/9-4.

• 25/5-9

  21/02/2014 Total E&P Norge AS, operator of production licence 102 F, is about to complete drilling of wildcat well 25/5-9.

• 7220/4-1

  20/02/2014 Statoil Petroleum AS, the operator of production licence 532, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 7220/4-1.

• 7220/7-3 S

  19/02/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 7220/7-3 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7218/8-1

  14/02/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted GDF SUEZ E&P Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 7218/8-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 35/11-17

  14/02/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil a drilling permit for wellbore 35/11-17, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• January 2014

  14/02/2014 Preliminary production figures for January 2014 indicate an average daily production of about 1 948 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is almost the same as in December 2013.

• 16/2-20 S og 16/2-20 A

  11/02/2014 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 501, has completed drilling of wildcat wells 16/2-20 S and 16/2-20 A. The wells are dry.

• 6407/1-7

  04/02/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Wintershall Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 6407/1-7, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6608/10-16

  04/02/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Noreco Norway AS a drilling permit for wellbore 6608/10-16, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6507/10-2 S

  28/01/2014 Faroe Petroleum Norge AS, operator of production licence 645, is about to complete drilling of wildcat well 6507/10-2 S. The well was drilled about 13 kilometres south of the Heidrun platform.

• Nominations for the 23rd licensing round

  22/01/2014 The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has received proposals from 40 companies regarding which blocks they believe should be included in the 23rd licensing round on the Norwegian shelf.

• 16/2-19

  21/01/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 16/2-19, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Correction to The shelf in 2013

  16/01/2014 In the printed version of the summary press release handed out at yesterday’s press conference, there is an error in the eighth paragraph, referring to petroleum production.

• December 2013

  16/01/2014 Preliminary production figures for December 2013 indicate an average daily production of about 1 916 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• Investment and cost forecasts

  15/01/2014 The high activity level in the petroleum sector is expected to continue, but without further growth. Robust activity in the next few years is mainly due to significant exploration activity and development of several discoveries – of which Johan Sverdrup and Johan Castberg are the largest – as well as a number of major and minor projects planned on fields in operation.

• Field developments

  15/01/2014 Four plans for development and operation (PDOs) have been approved in 2013: three in the North Sea and one in the Norwegian Sea.

• Petroleum production

  15/01/2014 A total of 213.7 million saleable standard cubic metres of oil equivalents (Sm³ o.e.) was produced in 2013. This is 49.8 million Sm³ o.e. less than in the record year 2004, and 4.9 per cent less than in 2012. The decline was as expected after the record high gas sales level in 2012. Oil production continued to decline.

• Exploration

  15/01/2014 The level of activity on the Norwegian Shelf was high in 2013, and 20 new discoveries were made, seven more than in 2012. Seven of the discoveries were made in the North Sea, eight in the Norwegian Sea and five in the Barents Sea.

• The shelf in 2013 - Press release

  15/01/2014 A record number of fields are in operation on the Norwegian shelf. Discoveries in 2013 offset roughly half of what was produced in the same year.

• 35/9-10 S and 35/9-10 A

  15/01/2014 Wintershall Norge AS, operator of production licence 418, is about to complete drilling of appraisal wells 35/9-10 S and A on the 35/9-7 oil discovery (Skarfjell).

• Surprises on ROV expedition in the Norwegian Sea

  10/01/2014 Watch the video and read the story of the expedition in August 2013.

• Press conference – The shelf in 2013

  08/01/2014 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) invites you to a press conference on The shelf in 2013 on Wednesday, 15 January at 10:00.

• 31/3-4

  03/01/2014 Tullow Oil Norge AS, operator of production licence 551, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 31/3-4. The well was dry.

• 30/11-9 S and 30/11-9 A

  02/01/2014 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 272, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat wells 30/11-9 S and 30/11-9 A.

• 16/3-8 S

  23/12/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/3-8 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 16/5-5

  20/12/2013 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 410, has completed drilling of wildcat well 16/5-5. The well was dry.

• CO2 storage atlas of the southern Barents Sea

  18/12/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has completed the mapping of possible CO2 storage sites on the Norwegian shelf, and will publish an atlas of the southern part of the Barents Sea today.

• Selling seismic from the Icelandic sea areas off Jan Mayen

  13/12/2013 In 2011 and 2012, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) acquired 2D seismic offshore Jan Mayen on the Norwegian and Icelandic shelves.

• November 2013

  13/12/2013 Preliminary production figures for November 2013 indicate an average daily production of about 1 904 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• 7222/11-2

  09/12/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Det norske oljeselskap ASA a drilling permit for well 7222/11-2 A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7220/7-2 S

  09/12/2013 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 532, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 7220/7-2 S.

• 25/10-12

  06/12/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 25/10-12, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Sedimentology and sequence stratigraphy topics at Force seminar

  05/12/2013 Sedimentology and sequence stratigraphy are the topics at the Force seminar "Advances in sedimentology and sequence stratigraphy with applications to the Norwegian shelf" in Stavanger on 10 and 11 December.

• 16/1-18

  03/12/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/1-18, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6406/12-3 S

  02/12/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has issued VNG Norge AS a drilling permit for well 6406/12-3 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Director General Bente Nyland to continue for six more years

  30/11/2013 Director General Bente Nyland will continue as head of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate for another six-year term, effective 1 January 2014.

• 16/2-20 A

  21/11/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has issued Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/2-20 A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 25/5-8

  19/11/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Total E&P Norge AS a drilling permit for well 25/5-8, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• New bulletin to be published

  18/11/2013 NPD Bulletin 10 is a manuscript about stratigraphic surveys of intermediate to upper geological strata across the entire Norwegian shelf, on land in Denmark, on Svalbard and the continental shelf east of Greenland.

• PRM system installed on the Snorre field

  15/11/2013 Seismic streamers were installed on the Snorre field this past summer. When the streamers are lying exposed on the seabed, before they are covered, they are extremely vulnerable to trawling activity and other outside influences.

• Diskos contracts to CGG

  15/11/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) and the oil companies in the Diskos group have awarded contracts for software and operation of the Diskos databases to CGG.

• October 2013

  15/11/2013 Preliminary production figures for October 2013 indicate an average daily production of about 1 751 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• 6407/8-6 and 6407/8-6 A

  11/11/2013 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 348 B, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat wells 6407/8-6 and 6407/8-6 A. The wells proved oil.

• 35/9-9

  11/11/2013 GDF SUEZ E&P Norge, operator of production licence 153, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 35/9-9. The well was drilled about 8 km west of the Gjøa field in the North Sea. The well is dry.

• 7220/4-1

  08/11/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 7220/4-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.  

• 6507/10-2 S

  08/11/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Faroe Petroleum Norge AS a drilling permit for well 6507/10-2 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 16/3-7

  07/11/2013 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 501, is in the process of completing the drilling of appraisal well 16/3-7 on the 16/2-6 Johan Sverdrup oil discovery in the North Sea.

• Force to promote increased EOR efforts

  05/11/2013 At a Force seminar on 6 and 7 November, petroleum engineers will have the opportunity to exchange experiences from EOR projects on the fields, and to share ideas and new knowledge.

• 25/9-4

  30/10/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 25/9-4, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7324/7-1 S

  29/10/2013 Dry well northeast of the gas/oil discovery 7220/8-1 Johan Castberg in the Barents Sea – 7324/7-1 S.

• 16/1-19 S and 16/1-20 A

  25/10/2013 Wintershall Norge AS, operator of production licence 457, has completed drilling of wildcat wells 16/1-19 S and 16/1-20 A.

• Acquisition of seismic data in Barents Sea completed

  22/10/2013 On 17 October, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) completed its acquisition of 2D seismic in the new Norwegian maritime zone northeast in the Barents Sea.

• 16/5-5

  22/10/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/5-5, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7016/2-1

  22/10/2013 Eni Norge AS, operator of production licence 529, is about to complete drilling of wildcat well 7016/2-1.

• Proposed national budget 2014

  16/10/2013 In the proposed national budget for 2014, the government calls for allocating a total of NOK 456.2 million to operating expenses, equipment procurement and maintenance in the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD).

• 4/4-1

  16/10/2013 Repsol Exploration Norge AS, operator of production licence 541, has completed drilling of wildcat well 4/4-1. The well is dry.

• 8/10-5 S

  16/10/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Centrica Energi (Norge) AS a drilling permit for well 8/10-5 S.

• NPD report reveals causes of cost overruns for field developments on the Norwegian shelf

  14/10/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD), on assignment from the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MPE) has reviewed five field developments on the Norwegian shelf to uncover why some developments finish in line with their estimated cost target, while others are much more expensive than planned.

• 6608/2-1 S

  14/10/2013 RWE DEA Norge AS, operator of production licence 330, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 6608/2-1 S.

• 15/9-F-1 and 15/9-F-1 A

  11/10/2013 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licences 046 and 046 BS, has completed the drilling of wells 15/9-F-1 and 15/9-F-1 A on the Volve field, located between the Sleipner West and Sleipner East fields in the central North Sea.

• September 2013

  10/10/2013 Preliminary production figures for September 2013 indicate an average daily production of about 1 598 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• Sølvberg is new director for the Norwegian Sea and Barents Sea

  09/10/2013 Ingrid Sølvberg (43) joined the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s management team on 1 October, as director for the Norwegian Sea and Barents Sea.

• 7120/1-3

  02/10/2013 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 492, has completed drilling of wildcat well 7120/1-3. The well was drilled about 35 kilometres northwest of the Snøhvit field.

• Area fees – Stipulation of new rates

  01/10/2013 Pursuant to Section 39 (5) of the Petroleum Regulations, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has stipulated new area fee rates to apply as of 1 January 2014.

• 16/5-4

  30/09/2013 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 501, is about to complete drilling of appraisal well 16/5-4 on the 16/2-6 Johan Sverdrup oil discovery in the North Sea.

• 7219/8-2

  23/09/2013 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 608, is about to complete the drilling of wildcat well 7219/8-2. The well proved gas.

• 6407/8-6 and 6407/8-6 A

  23/09/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wells 6407/8-6 and 6407/8-6 A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 2/1-15

  20/09/2013 Det norske oljeselskap ASA, operator of production licence 542, has completed drilling of wildcat well 2/1-15. The well was drilled about 8 kilometres east of the Gyda field in the North Sea.

• 30/9-25

  19/09/2013 Statoil, operator of production licence 104, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 30/9-25. The well has been drilled about six kilometres south of the Oseberg Sør facility, and about 130 kilometres west of Bergen.

• Continue mapping of the Barents Sea

  18/09/2013 So far, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has acquired 8800 km of seismic in the new Norwegian sea area in the northeastern part of the Barents Sea. According to the plan, the acquisition activity will continue until mid-October.

• 6608/10-15

  11/09/2013 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 128, is about to complete drilling of wildcat well 6608/10-15. The well proved oil.

• August 2013

  11/09/2013 Preliminary production figures for August 2013 indicate an average daily production of about 1 819 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• IEA discusses enhanced oil recovery in Stavanger

  09/09/2013 From 9 to 11 September, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) will host the International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) workshop and symposium on enhanced oil recovery (EOR) in Stavanger.

• 35/9-9

  06/09/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted GDF Suez E&P Norge AS a drilling permit for well 35/9-9, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7324/8-1

  06/09/2013 OMV (Norge) AS, operator of production licence 537, is in the process of completing drilling of wildcat well 7324/8-1. The well proved oil.

• 6406/9-3

  05/09/2013 A/S Norske Shell, operator of production licence 255, is about to complete drilling of wildcat well 6406/9-3.

• 4/4-1

  03/09/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Repsol Exploration Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 4/4-1.

• 16/3-7

  03/09/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/3-7, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 35/9-10 S

  22/08/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Wintershall a drilling permit for well 35/9-10 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• NPD to conduct user survey

  22/08/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) wants to know more about what important players in our field think about the work we do, and therefore plans to conduct a user survey.

• Fifteen companies have purchased seismic data

  21/08/2013 As of 19 August, 15 oil companies have purchased the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s seismic data package from the southeastern part of the Barents Sea and the ocean areas off Jan Mayen.

• 16/4-7

  20/08/2013 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 544, has completed drilling of wildcat well 16/4-7.

• 16/5-4

  19/08/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/5-4, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6506/9-3

  19/08/2013 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator for production licence 479, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 6506/9-3.

• 6507/3-10

  15/08/2013 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator for production licence 159 C, is in the process of completing drilling of the wildcat well 6507/3-10.

• 34/10-54 S and 34/10-54 A

  14/08/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil ASA a drilling permit for wellbores 34/10-54 S and 34/10-54 A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 16/1-19 S og 16/1-20 A

  14/08/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Wintershall Norge AS a drilling permit for wells 16/1-19 S and 16/1-20 A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• July 2013

  14/08/2013 Preliminary production figures for July 2013 indicate an average daily production of about 1 959 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• 30/9-25

  12/08/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 30/9-25, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6608/10-15

  12/08/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 6608/10-15, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 2/1-15

  12/08/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Det norske oljeselskap ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 2/1-15, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 16/2-18 S

  07/08/2013 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator for production licence 265, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 16/2-18 S.

• New continental shelf map

  05/08/2013 You can now download or order paper versions of the NPD’s new continental shelf map.

• 7225/3-2

  01/08/2013 Total E&P Norge AS, operator of production licence 535, is about to complete drilling of appraisal well 7225/3-2 on the 7225/3-1 gas discovery (Norvarg discovery).

• NPD maps northeastern Barents Sea

  30/07/2013 The mapping of the new Norwegian sea area in the eastern Barents Sea which started in 2012 will now be continued.

• 16/3-6

  12/07/2013 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 501, has completed drilling of appraisal well 16/3-6 on the oil discovery 16/2-6 Johan Sverdrup in the North Sea.

• Stable NOx emissions on the Norwegian shelf

  10/07/2013 The total nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions on the Norwegian shelf have remained relatively stable since the turn of the century.

• June 2013

  10/07/2013 Preliminary production figures for June 2013 indicate an average daily production of about 1 684 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• 7219/8-2

  08/07/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 7219/8-2, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7324/7-1 S

  04/07/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted OMV Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 7324/7-1 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7324/8-1

  04/07/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted OMV Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 7324/8-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Publishing new resource report

  02/07/2013 The biggest change in the petroleum industry since 2011 is that optimism on the Norwegian shelf is greater than it has been in quite some time.

• Seven companies have purchased seismic data

  01/07/2013 As of 28 June, seven oil companies have purchased the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s seismic data package from the southeastern part of the Barents Sea and the ocean areas off Jan Mayen.

• 16/2-18 S

  01/07/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 16/2-18 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• High exploration activity

  28/06/2013 As of 28 June, 28 exploration wells have been spudded on the Norwegian shelf. Of these, 19 were wildcat wells and nine were appraisal wells.

• 2/1-16 S

  28/06/2013 Talisman Energy AS, operator of production licence 299, is about to complete drilling of wildcat well 2/1-16 S. The well is dry.

• 7220/5-2

  28/06/2013 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 532, is about to complete drilling of wildcat well 7220/5-2.

• Processing plan for development of Oseberg Delta phase 2

  25/06/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has received the Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) for Oseberg Delta phase 2.

• 7120/1-3

  24/06/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 7120/1-3, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Moveable facilities in the FactPages

  24/06/2013 1st September the moveable facilities with function="Support" or blank will be deleted from the FactPages. This dataset is currently incomplete because all vessels are not included.

• 15/9-F-11 and 15/9-F-11 A

  24/06/2013 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 046 B and 046 BS, has completed drilling of observation wells 15/9-F-11 and 15/9-F-11-A on the Volve field in the central part of the North Sea.

• 6608/11-8

  24/06/2013 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 128, has completed drilling of appraisal well 6608/11-8. The well is dry.

• New version of the Oil facts app

  21/06/2013 A new version of the Oil facts app for Windows Phone 8 is now available.

• 6507/3-10

  21/06/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 6507/3-10, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6406/6-3

  21/06/2013 Wintershall Norge AS, operator of production licence 511, is about to complete drilling of wildcat well 6406/6-3.

• Selling seismic data

  21/06/2013 In 2011 and 2012, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) acquired 2D seismic data in the southeastern Barents Sea and off Jan Mayen.

• Continuing cooperation with Russian Rosnedra

  20/06/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) will continue its cooperation with the Directorate for Mineral Resources in Russia (Rosnedra).

• 16/4-7

  19/06/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/4-7, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Monitoring

  19/06/2013 From 20 June to 20 October, a seismic streamer will be installed on the Snorre field in the North Sea. Trawling activity in the area should be avoided during this period.

• Offers for ownership interests in the 22nd licensing round

  17/06/2013 The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has send out offers for new production licences in the 22nd licensing round on the Norwegian shelf. 29 companies received offers for participation in 24 new production licences.

• 16/2-17 S og 16/2-17 B

  13/06/2013 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 265, is about to complete drilling of appraisal wells 16/2-17 S and 16/2-17 B on the 16/2-6 Johan Sverdrup oil discovery.

• 34/8-15 S

  13/06/2013 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 120, has completed drilling of wildcat well 34/8-15 S. The well proved gas.

• May 2013

  13/06/2013 Preliminary production figures for May 2013 indicate an average daily production of about 1 870 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is 14 000 barrels per day (about 0.7 percent) less than in April 2013.

• 6506/9-3

  05/06/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 6506/9-3, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 34/7-H-2 H

  05/06/2013 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 089, has concluded the drilling of observation well 34/7-H-2 H. The well was drilled between Vigdis and Snorre in the northern part of the North Sea.

• 16/2-21

  04/06/2013 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 501, is in the process of completing the drilling of appraisal well 16/2-21.

• 25/11-27

  28/05/2013 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of Grane Unit, is about to complete drilling of wildcat well 25/11-27. The well proved oil.

• 16/3-6

  24/05/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/3-6, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7/4-3

  23/05/2013 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 495, is about to complete drilling on wildcat well 7/4-3. The well was drilled about 24 km north of the Brynhild field in the southern part of the North Sea.

• 6608/11-8

  22/05/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 6608/11-8, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• April 2013

  15/05/2013 Preliminary production figures for April 2013 indicate an average daily production of about 1 868 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.

• 16/2-20

  14/05/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/2-20, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6608/2-1 S

  13/05/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted RWE Dea Norge AS a drilling permit for well 6608/2-1 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 26/5-1

  08/05/2013 Rocksource Exploration Norway AS, operator of production licence 506 S, has completed drilling of wildcat well 26/5-1. The well is dry.

• 16/4-6 S

  06/05/2013 Lundin Norge AS, operator of production licence 359, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 16/4-6 S. The well proved oil.

• Geological names finally in Norwegian

  02/05/2013 The names used in the geological time scale have been translated into Norwegian, and are now available in an official, internationally recognised edition.

• FORCE joining forces in Stavanger

  30/04/2013 Communication and cooperation between the petroleum industry and academic institutions in Norway and Denmark is the topic of the Joining Forces seminar in Stavanger in May.

• 3/7-9 S

  30/04/2013 Dong E&P Norge AS, operator of production licence 289, is about to complete drilling of wildcat well 3/7-9 S. The well was drilled about 5 kilometres northwest of the Trym field in the southern part of the North Sea.

• 2/1-16 S

  29/04/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Talisman Energy Norge AS a drilling permit for well 2/1-16 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Facts 2013 ready for release

  26/04/2013 Facts 2013 on the Norwegian petroleum activities is now ready for release. It will be published both on the internet and in hard copy.

• 34/10-A-8

  25/04/2013 Through production testing of well 34/10-A-8, Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 050, has proven a substantial volume of oil in the Shetland group/Lista formation, which is located above the Gullfaks field.

• 16/8-3 S

  23/04/2013 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 360, is about to complete drilling of wildcat well 16/8-3 S.

• 16/2-17 B

  23/04/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 16/2-17 B, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 25/11-27

  22/04/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 25/11-27, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 16/2-21

  19/04/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/2-21, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7220/5-2

  17/04/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 7220/5-2, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• March 2013

  11/04/2013 Preliminary production figures for March 2013 indicate an average daily production of about 1 789 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is 22 000 barrels per day (about 1 percent) less than in February 2013.

• 7218/11-1

  10/04/2013 Repsol Exploration Norge AS, operator of production licence 531, is about to complete drilling of wildcat well 7218/11-1.

• 35/9-8

  09/04/2013 Wintershall Norge AS, operator of production licence 418, is about to complete drilling of appraisal well 35/9-8 on the 35/9-7 oil discovery (Skarfjell).

• 7225/3-2

  04/04/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Total E&P Norge AS a drilling permit for well 7225/3-2, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6406/6-3

  26/03/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Wintershall Norge ASA a drilling permit for well 6406/6-3, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• The APA 2013 announcement has been updated

  22/03/2013 The APA 2013 announcement has been updated with application guidelines, application letter and company information, in addition to excel forms and other information.

• 16/5-3

  19/03/2013 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 502, has completed the drilling of appraisal well 16/5-3 on the 16/2-6 Johan Sverdrup oil discovery.

• 16/1-17

  15/03/2013 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 338, has completed drilling of wildcat well 16/1-17. The well is dry.

• February 2013

  14/03/2013 Preliminary production figures for February 2013 indicate an average daily production of about 1 789 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is 88 000 barrels per day (about 5 percent) less than in January 2013.

• 6406/9-3

  13/03/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted A/S Norske Shell a drilling permit for well 6406/9-3, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 26/5-1

  08/03/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Rocksource Norway AS a drilling permit for well 26/5-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 16/2-17 S

  07/03/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 16/2-17 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 16/3-5

  06/03/2013 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 501, is about to complete drilling of appraisal well 16/3-5.

• 16/4-6 S

  05/03/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/4-6 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 3/7-8 S

  05/03/2013 DONG E & P Norge AS, operator of production licence 147, is about to complete drilling of wildcat well 3/7-8 S. The well proved oil and gas.

• 8/5-1

  05/03/2013 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 453 S, is about to complete drilling of wildcat well 8/5-1. The well is dry.

• The petroleum resource account as of 2012

  01/03/2013 The resource account shows that the total recoverable petroleum resources are estimated at 13.6 billion standard cubic meters of oil equivalents (scm o.e.).

• 3/7-9 S

  27/02/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted DONG E&P Norway AS a drilling permit for well 3/7-9 S.

• 7/4-3

  27/02/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 7/4-3.

• New resource figures for the southeastern Barents Sea and Jan Mayen

  27/02/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s (NPD’s) mapping of the southeastern Barents Sea and the area surrounding Jan Mayen will result in an approximate increase of 15 per cent in the estimates of undiscovered resources on the Norwegian shelf.

• Resource figures for the southeastern Barents Sea and Jan Mayen

  26/02/2013 For the very first time, Director General Bente Nyland of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) will present estimates of oil and gas resources in the southeastern Barents Sea and in the waters off Jan Mayen. This will take place in Alta on 27 February at 15:00 hours.

• Ownership interest awards APA 2012

  25/02/2013 New production licences in APA 2012 were finally awarded on 8 February 2013. The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s fact pages, fact map and shapefiles have been updated to reflect the new production licences.

• APA 2013 - announcement

  15/02/2013 The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has 15 February 2013 announced the APA 2013, comprising the predefined areas with blocks in the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea.

• NPD employee defending dissertation

  13/02/2013 The trial lecture and disputation will take place at the geological institute in Oslo on Friday, 15 February. This will make Van Thi Hai Pham the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s (NPD’s) first employee with a doctorate in CO2 injection.

• 25/11-26

  13/02/2013 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 169, is about to complete drilling of wildcat well 25/11-26. The well was drilled about nine kilometres northeast of the Grane field in the North Sea.

• 6506/6-2

  13/02/2013 Maersk Oil Norway AS, operator of production licence 513, is about to complete drilling of wildcat well 6506/6-2. The well was drilled about six kilometres north of the 6506/6-1 (Victoria) discovery in the Norwegian Sea.

• January 2013

  13/02/2013 Preliminary production figures for January 2013 indicate an average daily production of about 1 853 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is 46 000 barrels per day less than in December 2012.

• 16/5-3

  08/02/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 16/5-3, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Taking over ownership of stratigraphic cores from Sintef

  08/02/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) is taking over a collection of 6.6 kilometres of shallow rock cores from the Norwegian continental shelf from SINTEF.

• Major upgrade of the FactPages

  05/02/2013 The Petroleum register was last week included in the FactPages. This is the major new function together with a new search tool in the right upper corner.

• 16/8-3 S

  05/02/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 16/8-3 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Six viewpoints on Force

  04/02/2013 150 geologists participated in the "Norway - East Greenland conjugate margins" conference held on 30 and 31 January. The feedback on the event was positive.

• 35/-9-8

  01/02/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Wintershall Norway AS a drilling permit for well 35/9-8, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• The Petroleum Register on the NPD’s Fact Pages

  01/02/2013 Now you can gain access to and print out parts of the Petroleum Register via the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s Fact Pages.

• 6407/1-6 S

  31/01/2013 Wintershall Norge AS, operator of production licence 475, has completed drilling of wildcat well 6407/1-6 S. The well was drilled about four kilometres northeast of the Tyrihans field and eight kilometres southeast of the 6406/3-8 oil/gas discovery.

• Wait lists for Force conference

  28/01/2013 There are long wait lists for the Force conference "Norway- East Greenland conjugate margins", which will be held at the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s offices on 30 and 31 January.

• 6610/10-1

  28/01/2013 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 386, has completed drilling of wildcat well 6610/10-1. The well is dry.

• 16/2-16 and 16/2-16 A

  25/01/2013 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 501, is in the process of completing the drilling of appraisal wells 16/2-16 and 16/2-16 A in the North Sea.

• The Petroleum register to be included in the FactPages

  24/01/2013 The FactPages are scheduled to be upgraded on Tuesday 29 January 2013, and the FactPages can at times be out of service after 15:00.

• Increase in the CO2 tax for 2013

  18/01/2013 The Storting (Norwegian Parliament) has determined the CO2 tax for 2013 to be 96 cents per standard cubic metre of gas and 96 cents per litre of oil or condensate.

• 16/1-17

  16/01/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/1-17, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• December 2012

  16/01/2013 Preliminary production figures for December 2012 indicate an average daily production of about 1 867 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is 59 000 barrels per day more than in November 2012.

• 7218/11-1

  15/01/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Repsol Exploration Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 7218/11-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Processing plan for development of Dagny - 15/5-1

  14/01/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has received a Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) of the Dagny oil and gas discovery in the North Sea. Statoil is the operator of the development.

• Correction to The Shelf in 2012

  11/01/2013 In today’s press release there is an error in the paragraph referring to investments.

• Investments and costs

  11/01/2013    

• Undiscovered resources

  11/01/2013 The undiscovered oil and gas resources on the Norwegian shelf are greater than previously assumed. This is a positive development for the future of the oil and gas activity on the NCS.

• Field developments

  11/01/2013 A considerable number of plans for development and operation (PDOs) have been submitted in 2012: six in the North Sea and two in the Norwegian Sea. Of these, the authorities approved four in the North Sea and two in the Norwegian Sea before the end of the year.

• Petroleum production

  11/01/2013 A total of 224 million saleable standard cubic metres of oil equivalents (Sm³ o.e.) was produced in 2012. This is 39.5 million Sm³ o.e. less than in the record year 2004, but two per cent more than in 2011. The increase can be attributed to record-breaking gas production. Oil production continued to decline.

• Exploration

  11/01/2013 Thirteen new discoveries were made on the Norwegian shelf in 2012; nine fewer than in 2011. Five of the discoveries were made in the North Sea, five in the Norwegian Sea and three in the Barents Sea.

• The Shelf in 2012 – press releases

  11/01/2013 Norwegian gas achieved record sales in 2012, while oil production declined more than expected. However, new profitable discoveries and a record number of developments in recent years form a basis for long-term value creation.

• 16/1-16 and 16/1-16 A

  11/01/2013 Wintershall Norge AS, operator of production licence 457, has completed drilling of wildcat well 16/1-16 and appraisal well 16/1-16 A.

• Processing development plans for Aasta Hansteen

  10/01/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has received a Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) for the Aasta Hansteen gas discovery in the Norwegian Sea and a Plan for Installation and Operation (PIO) for the Polarled gas transport system.

• 8/5-1

  09/01/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 8/5-1.

• 25/11-26

  09/01/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 25/11-26, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7/8-6 S

  08/01/2013 Lotos EPN AS, operator of production licence 498, has completed drilling of wildcat well 7/8-6 S. The well is dry.

• Press conference - The shelf in 2012

  07/01/2013 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) invites you to a press conference on The shelf in 2012 on Friday, 11 January at 10:00.

• 16/2-15

  03/01/2013 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 265, is in the process of concluding the drilling of appraisal well 16/2-15.

• 7122/7-6

  21/12/2012 Eni Norge AS, operator of production licence 229, has completed drilling of appraisal well 7122/7-6 on the Goliat field.

• 6607/12-3

  20/12/2012 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 385, is in the process of concluding the drilling of wildcat well 6607/12-3. The well was drilled about 15 kilometres northwest of the Norne field.

• Twelve discoveries on the Norwegian shelf in 2012

  18/12/2012 So far this year, 12 discoveries have been made on the Norwegian shelf. Six of these were made in the North Sea, and three in the Barents Sea and the Norwegian Sea respectively.

• November 2012

  13/12/2012 Preliminary production figures for November 2012 indicate an average daily production of about 1 767 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is 63 000 barrels per day less than in October 2012.

• 34/8-15 S

  12/12/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 34/8-15 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6506/6-2

  10/12/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Maersk Oil Norway AS a drilling permit for wellbore 6506/6-2, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Many applicants in the 22nd licencing round

  05/12/2012 When the application deadline for the 22nd licencing round on the Norwegian shelf expired on 4 December, a total of 36 companies had submitted applications.

• 16/1-16

  05/12/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Wintershall Norge AS a drilling permit for well 16/1-16 A, cf. Section 8 of The Resource Management Regulations.

• 6610/10-1

  05/12/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 6610/10-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Have you remembered to download our oil app?

  03/12/2012 In August, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MPE) and the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate launched an app for mobile phones. As of 1 December, the app had been downloaded by 5209 people.

• 34/6-2 S and 34/6-2 A

  03/12/2012 Total E&P Norge AS, operator of production licence 554, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 34/6-2 S and appraisal well 34/6-2 A.

• 6407/1-6 S

  27/11/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted a drilling permit for well 6407/1-6 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7120/-6-3 S

  26/11/2012 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 490, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 7120/6-3 S. The well was drilled about 10 kilometres northwest of the Snøhvit field.

• 16/3-5

  22/11/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/3-5, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Maintenance of the FactMaps

  21/11/2012 Due to maintenance, the FactMaps will be unstable until 5 p.m. today.

• FactPages upgraded with more seismic data

  21/11/2012 Today more information on the seismic tab has been included. Complete list of all acquisition surveys since 1965, acquisitions currently pending and acquisitions cancelled.

• 16/10-5

  16/11/2012 Talisman Energy Norge AS, operator of production licence 568, has completed drilling of wildcat well 16/10-5. The well is dry.

• 3/7-8 S

  14/11/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted DONG E&P Norge AS a drilling permit for well 3/7-8 S.

• 16/2-15

  13/11/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 16/2-15, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• October 2012

  13/11/2012 Preliminary production figures for October 2012 indicate an average daily production of about 1 805 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is 287 000 barrels per day more than in September 2012.

• 16/2-16

  12/11/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/2-16, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Commercially available data in connection with exploration activities

  09/11/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has distributed a letter to all licensees on the Norwegian Shelf concerning the application of the regulations relating to commercially available data in connection with exploration activities.

• 7/8-6 S

  08/11/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lotos Exploration and Production Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 7/8-6 S.

• 16/2-14

  07/11/2012 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 265, is about to complete drilling of delineation well 16/2-14.

• 6607/12-3

  24/10/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 6607/12-3, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7/11-13

  22/10/2012 Det norske oljeselskap ASA, operator of production licence 497, is about to complete drilling of wildcat well 7/11-13. The well is dry.

• Opening process for Jan Mayen – Impact assessment submitted for consultation

  18/10/2012 The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has submitted the impact assessment for petroleum activity around Jan Mayen for consultation.

• Opening process for the Barents Sea – Impact assessment submitted for consultation

  18/10/2012 The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has submitted the impact assessment for petroleum activity in the south-eastern part of the Barents Sea for consultation.

• September 2012

  17/10/2012 Preliminary production figures for September 2012 indicate an average daily production of about 1 514 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is 318 000 barrels per day less than in August 2012.

• 7122/7-6

  15/10/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Eni Norge AS a drilling permit for well 7122/7-6, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7120/6-3 S

  15/10/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 7120/6-3 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6201/11-3

  11/10/2012 Lundin Petroleum Norway, operator of production licence 519, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 6201/11- 3 in the southern part of the Norwegian Sea. The well was drilled approx. 65 km north-west of the Snorre field.

• Proposed Norwegian State budget 2013

  09/10/2012 In the State budget for 2013, the Government proposes allocating a total of NOK 446.6 million for operating expenses, special operating expenses and procurements/maintenance in the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD).

• 7220/10-1

  05/10/2012 Eni Norge AS, operator of production licence 533, has completed drilling of wildcat well 7220/10-1 in the Barents Sea. The well was drilled about 50 kilometres northwest of the Snøhvit field.

• Farouk Al-Kasim honoured at Ledaal

  02/10/2012 Yesterday, 1 October, former NPD director of petroleum resource management Farouk Al- Kasim received the decoration Knight first class of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav for his efforts for Norwegian oil activities.

• 16/2-13 S and 16/2-13 A

  01/10/2012 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 501, is about to complete drilling of appraisal wells 16/2-13 S and 16/2-13 A in the North Sea.

• The King honours former NPD resource director

  25/09/2012 His Royal Majesty the King has conferred the Order of Knighthood on Farouk Al-Kasim, making him Knight of the First Order of St. Olav for his efforts in the Norwegian oil activities.

• Quiz winner

  24/09/2012 She doesn’t know much about the petroleum industry, but she had some pretty good helpers in the quiz at the Authorities’ stand at ONS in late August.

• 16/1-16

  14/09/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Wintershall Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/1-16, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 16/10-5

  13/09/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Talisman Energy Norge AS a drilling permit for well 16/10-5, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• August 2012

  13/09/2012 Preliminary production figures for August 2012 indicate an average daily production of about 1 836 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is 45 000 barrels per day less than in July 2012.

• Popular shelf map

  03/09/2012 Over the course of the ONS week, the NPD distributed a total of 9600 copies of the Norwegian continental shelf map.

• 16/2-13

  03/09/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/2-13 A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 16/2-14

  30/08/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 16/2-14, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• CO2 and IOR on the agenda at ONS

  30/08/2012 Eva Halland is holding a lecture on CO2 storage at the seminar ”Bringing it down to earth” at ONS today. She will also present an NPD study on use of CO2 for improved oil recovery and the NPD’s CO2 atlas.

• Praising good work on Oseberg

  29/08/2012 “Decision-makers on producing fields should have had exploration experience,” said Director General Bente Nyland during the breakfast organised by the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) at ONS the day after awarding the IOR prize to Statoil’s subsurface environment on the Oseberg field.

• ROV expedition on the Jan Mayen Ridge

  29/08/2012 Using a remotely operated underwater vehicle with an installed saw (!), researchers have acquired geological samples from the Jan Mayen Ridge this summer. The method is new – and the results provide new and useful knowledge.

• Quiz at the authorities’ ONS stand

  28/08/2012 Visitors to the authorities’ ONS stand can test their knowledge in a quiz. The quiz consists of 12 questions relating to petroleum policy, resources and safety on the shelf.

• IOR prize 2012

  28/08/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s prize for improved recovery for 2012 is awarded to the subsurface environment on the Oseberg field.

• 16/2-12

  28/08/2012 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 265, is in the process of completing the drilling of delineation well 16/2-12.

• New petroleum app

  28/08/2012 The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MPE) and the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) are launching a newly developed mobile phone app. The MPE is thus the first ministry to launch an app in Norway.

• 7220/10-1

  27/08/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Eni Norge AS a drilling permit for well 7220/10-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• New continental shelf map

  27/08/2012 You can now download or order paper versions of the NPD’s new continental shelf map.

• Assessment of electrification of the Utsira High

  24/08/2012 Power from land could be a competitive alternative to use of local gas power on the Utsira High. This is indicated by a study carried out on behalf of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD).

• 6506/11-9 S

  24/08/2012 Centrica Resources (Norge) AS, operator of production licence 477, is about to complete drilling of wildcat well 6506/11-9 S. The well was drilled about five kilometres east of the Morvin field and about five kilometres west of Åsgard (Smørbukk field) in the Norwegian Sea.

• Norwegian Petroleum Directorate at ONS

  23/08/2012    

• Welcome!

  23/08/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) will also be present at this year’s ONS oil exhibition. The petroleum authorities will be united under the Coat of arms of Norway at a shared stand.

• Joining forces to test technology

  21/08/2012 A new agreement will make it easier to test new methods to recover more oil from the fields on the Norwegian shelf.

• 3/4-2 S

  20/08/2012 Det norske oljeselskap ASA, operator of production licence 356, is about to complete drilling of wildcat well 3/4-2 S. The well is dry.

• July 2012

  17/08/2012 Preliminary production figures for July 2012 indicate an average daily production of about 1 857 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is equal to June 2012.

• Seismic acquisition around Jan Mayen has been concluded

  16/08/2012 In the early morning hours of 10 August, the vessel Nordic Explorer concluded the acquisition of 2D seismic around Jan Mayen. The operation has been underway since 5 June.

• Continuing seismic acquisition in the northeastern Barents Sea

  16/08/2012 The vessel Artemis Atlantic has resumed acquisition of 2D seismic data as planned in the north-eastern part of the Barents Sea.

• IOR and breakfast

  16/08/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate is pleased to invite you to an IOR breakfast at ONS on Wednesday, 29 August.

• Concluding acquisition of seismic data

  07/08/2012 Artemis Atlantic concludes the acquisition of seismic data in Nordland IV and V on Tuesday 7 August.

• Seismic data acquisition in the third area of Nordland IV and V

  02/08/2012 Artemis Atlantic has completed seismic data acquisition in the two northernmost parts of Nordland IV and V (areas 1 and 2, see map). The vessel has started collecting in area 3.

• 33/6-4

  01/08/2012 Wintershall Norge AS, operator of production licence 370, has completed drilling of wildcat well 33/6-4. The well is dry.

• Hovercraft expedition

  27/07/2012 The Sabvabaa hovercraft has set sail on a research mission from Svalbard to the North Pole. The Fram 2012 expedition is the first – and northernmost – polar expedition ever undertaken with such a vessel.

• 33/6-3 S

  25/07/2012 Suncor Energy Norge AS, operator of production licence 375 B, has completed the drilling of appraisal well 33/6-3 on the 34/4-11 (Beta) oil discovery.

• Completed seismic acquisition in the northernmost area

  23/07/2012 Artemis Atlantic has completed seismic data acquisition in the northernmost part of Nordland IV and V (“Area 1”, see map). The vessel has now started acquisition in “Area 2”.

• 35/2-3

  19/07/2012 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 318, is about to complete drilling of wildcat well 35/2-3. The well, which was drilled about ten kilometres southeast of the 35/2-1 ”Peon” gas discovery, is dry.

• 6507/3-9 S

  18/07/2012 BP Norge AS, operator of production licence 212 E, has completed drilling of wildcat well 6507/3-9 S. The well proved gas.

• Increased petroleum production in the first half of 2012

  13/07/2012 Preliminary production figures for the first half of 2012 are 8 per cent higher than the same period last year.

• June 2012

  13/07/2012 Preliminary production figures for the first half of 2012 are 8 per cent higher than the same period last year. Nineteen percent more gas and 17 percent more NGL and condensate have been produced, while oil production is down by 5 percent from the first six months of 2011.

• 34/7-35 S

  12/07/2012 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 552, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 34/7-35 S. The well was drilled about 4 kilometres east of the Tordis field in the North Sea.

• Acquiring seismic in Nordland IV and V

  09/07/2012 On 10 July, at 06.00 hours, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) will start acquiring seismic in the Nordland IV and V areas. The work is planned to last for one month.

• On the scene in South Sudan

  05/07/2012 This summer, the petroleum authorities in South Sudan are moving into new offices in Juba, the capital.

• Seven new discoveries so far this year

  04/07/2012 As of 30 June, 19 exploration wells have been spudded on the Norwegian shelf. Of these, 13 are wildcat wells and six are appraisal wells. Seven new discoveries have been made. Four of these were made in the North Sea, two in the Norwegian Sea and one in the Barents Sea.

• 3/4-2 S

  03/07/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Det norske oljeselskap ASA a drilling permit for well 3/4-2 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 2/4-21 and 2/4-21 A

  02/07/2012 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licences 146 and 333, is about to complete the drilling of wildcat well 2/4-21 and appraisal well 2/4-21 A.

• 2/8-18 S

  02/07/2012 Faroe Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 440 S, is about to complete the drilling of wildcat well 2/8-18 S. The drilling took place ten kilometres north of the Valhall field in the southern part of the North Sea.

• Norwegian Petroleum Directorate at the museum

  26/06/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has become part of the permanent exhibition at the Norwegian Petroleum Museum in Stavanger. The exhibition was opened on the NPD’s 40th anniversary on 14 June.

• 16/2-12

  25/06/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 16/2-12, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Acquiring seismic data in the Barents Sea

  20/06/2012 In the early hours of 16 June, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate began acquiring two-dimensional (2D) seismic data in the northeast part of the Barents Sea.

• 16/2-13

  20/06/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/2-13, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• NPD is processing development plan for Svalin - 25/11-16

  15/06/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has received plan for development and operation (PDO) of 25/11-16 Svalin in the North Sea.

• Huldra dressed to the nines

  15/06/2012 In the Huldra conference room in the NPD building at Ullandhaug there are major changes in progress. A long white wall is in the process of becoming inspiring art – literally – under the direction of Elin Melberg.

• 40 years of managing the nation’s oil and gas resources

  14/06/2012 Today the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate celebrates its 40th anniversary. We are a 40-year old that enjoys job satisfaction, and we believe we do an important job.

• May 2012

  13/06/2012 Preliminary production figures for May 2012 indicate an average daily production of about 2 007 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is 52 000 barrels per day (about 2.5 percent) less than in April 2012.

• Plays updated

  12/06/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's plays have now been updated, including changes in design, user friendliness and content.

• 6507/3-9 S

  07/06/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted BP Norge AS a drilling permit for well 6507/3-9 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Collecting seismic data off Jan Mayen

  05/06/2012 Starting today, 5 June, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate will collect 2D seismic data off Jan Mayen.

• NPD processes development plan for Bøyla – 24/9-9 S

  05/06/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has received a plan for development and operation for the oil and gas discovery 24/9-9 S Bøyla in the North Sea. Production start is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2014.

• Striking NPD employees return to work

  04/06/2012 Industri Energi’s union members in the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD), who were on strike in connection with the wage settlement in the state sector, can now return to work.

• 35/2-3

  31/05/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil a drilling permit for well 35/2-3, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Hit by strike action

  30/05/2012 The current labour dispute between the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (LO) and the civil service is also affecting the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate. This applies primarily to the handling of post and updating of the fact pages - including seismic surveys and maps - on the NPD website. Bills will not be paid either.

• FactPages have been upgraded

  22/05/2012 The FactPages have been upgraded with a new "Last date updated concept", new reports, new attributes and a tag name correction.

• Pioneering expedition in the Arctic Ocean

  22/05/2012 This summer, a hovercraft will embark upon a research voyage from Svalbard to the North Pole. This will be the first and the northernmost polar expedition undertaken with such a vessel.

• 6407/1-5 S

  22/05/2012 Wintershall Norge AS, operator of production licence 475 BS, is in the process of completing the drilling of appraisal well 6407/1-5 S.

• FactPages to be upgraded

  18/05/2012 The FactPages are scheduled to be upgraded on Tuesday 22 May. As a result, the pages can at times be out of service between 16:00 and 23:00 hours.

• FactPages to be upgraded

  16/05/2012 The FactPages are scheduled to be upgraded on Tuesday 22 May. As a result, the pages can at times be out of service between 16:00 and 23:00 hours.

• April 2012

  16/05/2012 Preliminary production figures for April 2012 indicate an average daily production of about 2 030 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is 11 000 barrels less than in March 2012.

• The NPD is contributing in the work on the comprehensive management plan for the North Sea and Skagerrak

  11/05/2012 Today, the expert group for the North Sea and Skagerrak is submitting six assessments and one final report on the environmental condition of the sea area and the area’s significance for society and value creation.

• 34/7-35 S

  04/05/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 34/7-35 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7/12-13 S

  04/05/2012 Det norske oljeselskap ASA, operator of production licence 450, is about to complete drilling of wildcat well 7/12-13 S. The well was drilled about 9 km south of the Ula field in the North Sea.

• 16/2-11 and 16/2-11 A

  03/05/2012 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 501, is about to complete the drilling of appraisal wells 16/2-11 and 16/2-11 A.

• 22nd licensing round – Nominated blocks for announcement on public consultation

  02/05/2012 On 30 March 2012 the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy sent blocks nominated for announcement on a public consultation process.

• 23 new fishery experts

  02/05/2012 23 people have been certified as fishery experts on seismic vessels after completing the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate and Directorate of Fisheries’ course in mid-March.

• Seismic acquisition underway

  27/04/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) started acquiring seismic in the southern part of the Barents Sea yesterday, 26 April, at 17:28 hours.

• A new version of the FactPages

  27/04/2012 A new version of the FactPages are due in June 2012. This version will include new functionality, indicating which data have been recently changed. Additionally new data will be available.

• 7228/1-1

  25/04/2012 Norwegian Energy Company ASA (Noreco ASA), operator of production licence 396, has completed drilling of wildcat well 7228/1-1.

• 6506/11-9 S

  24/04/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Centrica Resources (Norge) AS a drilling permit for wellbore 6506/11-9 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6507/7-15 S

  24/04/2012 RWE Dea Norge AS, operator of production licence 435, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 6507/7-15 S.

• Acquiring seismic in the southeastern Barents Sea

  23/04/2012 Starting 26 April, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) will acquire 2D seismic in the southeastern part of the Barents Sea.

• Taking affirmative action to recruit employees with immigrant background

  16/04/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate and twelve other state entities are participating in a pilot scheme involving moderate affirmative action to recruit employees with an immigrant background.

• 35/9-7

  16/04/2012 Wintershall Norge AS, operator of production licence 418, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 35/9-7. The well has been drilled about 17 kilometres southwest of the Gjøa field in the North Sea.

• March 2012

  13/04/2012 Preliminary production figures for March 2012 indicate an average daily production of about 2 055 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is a decrease of 46 000 barrels compared to February 2012.

• New fact sheet

  12/04/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate together with the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy are publishing Facts 2012 about the Norwegian petroleum sector.

• 16/2-11 A

  29/03/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/2-11 A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Who deserves the IOR prize?

  29/03/2012 Do you know of someone who deserves the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s prize for improved oil recovery for 2011 – the IOR prize?

• 2/8-18 S

  27/03/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Faroe Petroleum Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 2/8-18 S.

• 30/6-28 S

  23/03/2012 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 053, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 30/6-28 S.

• Disposal of concrete facilities

  21/03/2012 Some of the concrete facilities resting on the seabed on the Norwegian shelf are nearing the end of their lifetimes. In the coming years, the authorities need to address how to dispose of these.

• New type of rig can provide important contributions to improved recovery

  15/03/2012 The NPD encourages licensees in Statoil-operated production licences to support Statoil’s plans for using a new type of rig that is specially adapted for maintenance of subsea wells.

• Record gas sales in January

  14/03/2012 In January, 11.2 billion standard cubic metres of gas was sold from the Norwegian shelf. The figure is the highest of all time.

• February 2012

  14/03/2012 Preliminary production figures for February 2012 indicate an average daily production of about 2 082 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is a decrease of 26 000 barrels compared to January 2012.

• 7228/1-1

  08/03/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has awarded Norwegian Energy Company ASA (Noreco ASA) a drilling permit for well 7228/1-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6406/3-9

  07/03/2012 Maersk Oil Norway AS, operator of production licence 431, is about to complete drilling of wildcat well 6406/3-9. The well is about 7 kilometres southeast of the Kristin field in the Norwegian Sea.

• 7220/5-1

  06/03/2012 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 532, is in the process of concluding the drilling of appraisal well 7220/5-1 on the 7220/8-1 (”Skrugard”) gas/oil discovery.

• Aasoldsen new director of North Sea South

  01/03/2012 Today, Kjetil Aasoldsen (36) becomes a member of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s management team as director of North Sea South.

• IOR prize will be awarded at ONS

  27/02/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s 2011 prize for improved recovery will be awarded on the opening day of ONS in August.

• The NPD will acquire seismic in the northeastern sector of the Barents Sea

  21/02/2012 The Government has decided that the NPD will map the geology in the northeastern part of Norway’s new sea area in the Barents Sea.

• Waiting list for fishery liaison course

  21/02/2012 Twenty-five people have signed up for the fishery liaison course being organised in Bergen in mid-March. The course is fully booked, and several people are on the waiting list.

• 35/9-7

  14/02/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Wintershall a drilling permit for well 35/9-7, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• January 2012

  14/02/2012 Preliminary production figures for January 2012 indicate an average daily production of about 2 037 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is a decrease of 14 000 barrels compared to December 2011.

• 25/6-4 S

  13/02/2012 Det norske oljeselskap ASA, operator of production licence 414, is in the process of concluding the drilling of wildcat well 25/6-4 S.

• Hjelmelandsprisen 2011 awarded to NPD geologist

  01/02/2012 Geologist Fridtjof Riis in the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has been awarded Hjelmelandsprisen 2011.

• NPD assessing development plan for Hild - 30/7-6

  24/01/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has received the plan for development and operation (PDO) for the oil and gas discovery 30/7-6 Hild in the North Sea. Total is the operator for the development.

• NPD assessing development plan for “Luno” (16/1-8)

  24/01/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has received the plan for development and operation (PDO) for the oil and gas discovery 16/1-8 “Luno” in the North Sea. Lundin is the operator for the development.

• Nine companies have purchased seismic

  23/01/2012 Nine oil companies had purchased the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s seismic data package from Lofoten and Vesterålen by 23 january.

• Seismic data acquisition contracts signed

  23/01/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has entered into contracts with Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) and Dolphin Geophysical for the acquisition of seismic data.

• Nominations for the 22nd licensing round

  23/01/2012 The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has received nominations from 37 companies for blocks the companies believe should be included in the 22nd licensing round on the Norwegian shelf.

• 6507/6-4 S and A

  23/01/2012 E.ON Ruhrgas Norge AS, operator of production licence 350, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 6507/6-4 S and is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 6507/6-4 A.

• 16/2-11

  20/01/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/2-11, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7/12-13 S

  18/01/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Det norske oljeselskap ASA a drilling permit for well 7/12-13 S.

• Offers for ownership interests in APA 2011

  17/01/2012 Today, January 17th, offers were sent to 42 companies for 60 new production licences on the Norwegian continental shelf.

• 16/5-2 S

  17/01/2012 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 501, is in the process of completing the drilling of appraisal well 16/5-2 S, which has been classified as a dry well.

• December 2011

  17/01/2012 Preliminary production figures for December 2011 indicate an average daily production of about 1 990 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is a decrease of 60 000 barrels compared to November.

• The year of surprises

  16/01/2012 Last year was a year of surprises for the oil industry, and can best be characterised as an “annus hurrahbilis”. This was confirmed by Bente Nyland during today’s press conference.

• Exploration activity

  16/01/2012 During the course of 2011, 22 new discoveries were made on the Norwegian continental shelf, six more than in 2010. 16 of the discoveries were made in the North Sea, three in the Norwegian Sea and three in the Barents Sea.

• Cost development

  16/01/2012 The Norwegian petroleum activities are experiencing a period of strong growth in activities and high investment levels. This is positive; however, such a development also poses challenges as regards capacity and the companies’ ability to implement planned projects.

• Planned field developments

  16/01/2012 The oil companies have reported that they are planning to submit between 15 and 20 PDOs (plans for development and operation) over the next two years. All developments will take place in the North Sea and Norwegian Sea.

• Petroleum production

  16/01/2012 In total, 218.7 million saleable standard cubic metres of oil equivalents (Sm³ o.e.) were produced in 2011. This is 44.8 million Sm³ o.e. less than in the record year 2004, and down five per cent from 2010.

• Seismic data aquisition

  16/01/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) acquired 11 500 kilometres of two-dimensional (2D) seismic in the new Norwegian waters in the southeastern Barents Sea in the summer of 2011. In addition, 3061 kilometres of 2D-seismic were acquired around Jan Mayen and 230 kilometres on the Mørerand High in the Norwegian Sea.

• The shelf in 2011 - press releases

  16/01/2012 The oil industry continued to contribute significantly to Norway’s good economy in 2011. Last year’s investment and activity level was high, and it will remain at a high level in the next five years.

• The shelf in 2011 - New time

  11/01/2012 The NPD’s annual press conference about the petroleum activities on the Norwegian continental shelf has been rescheduled to 10.00 on Monday, 16 January.

• Great interest in seismic data from Lofoten and Vesterålen

  10/01/2012 Seven oil companies have purchased the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s seismic data package from Lofoten and Vesterålen, and several more have indicated their interest.

• The shelf in 2011

  10/01/2012 Monday, 16 January 2012 at 10.00, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate will hold its annual press conference about the petroleum activities on the Norwegian shelf.

• Well concluded east of the Ula field

  10/01/2012 Due to technical problems, Centrica has concluded the drilling of appraisal well 8/10-4 B.

• 8/10-4 B

  10/01/2012 Centrica Resources Norge AS, operator of production licence 405, has concluded the drilling of appraisal well 8/10-4 B about 13 km east of the Ula field in the southern part of the North Sea.

• 6407/1-5 S

  10/01/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted a drilling permit for wellbore 6407/1-5, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 30/6-28 S

  09/01/2012 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 30/6-28 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Director General joins expert group for improved rig capacity

  09/01/2012 Director General Bente Nyland is part of an expert group that will identify factors that limit the rig capacity on the Norwegian shelf. The group will also propose measures that can improve the flow of drilling facilities.

• 7220/7-1

  09/01/2012 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 532, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 7220/7-1.

• 33/12-9 S

  04/01/2012 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 152, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 33/12-9 S. The well encountered oil.

• Nominating for the 22nd licensing round

  02/01/2012    

• 34/3-3 S and 34/3-3 A

  23/12/2011 BG Norge AS, operator of production licence 373 S, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 34/3-3 S and appraisal well 34/3-3 A.

• 7220/5-1

  23/12/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has issued a drilling permit to Statoil Petroleum AS for wellbore 7220/5-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Regulations.

• Great potential for North Sea CO2 storage

  13/12/2011 An atlas describing possible subsurface storage locations for carbon dioxide in the Norwegian part of the North Sea will be submitted to the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy today.

• November 2011

  12/12/2011 Preliminary production figures for November 2011 indicate an average daily production of about 2 057 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is an increase of 18 000 barrels compared to October.

• 7/11-12 S and A

  12/12/2011 ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS, operator of production licence 301 CS, has completed drilling of the wildcat wells 7/11-12 S and 7/11-12 A. The wells proved gas.

• Launching atlas for CO2 storage in the Norwegian part of the North Sea

  09/12/2011 Upon request from the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has prepared an atlas for CO2 storage in the Norwegian part of the North Sea.

• 8/10-4 S and 8/10-4 A

  07/12/2011 Centrica Resources (Norge) AS, operator of production licence 405, has completed drilling of wildcat well 8/10-4 S and appraisal well 8/10-4 A.

• Seismic on film

  06/12/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has acquired seismic data in the southeastern part of the Barents Sea and in the waters off Jan Mayen. See the film from the survey.

• 25/6-4 S

  06/12/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Det norske oljeselskap ASA a drilling permit for well 25/6-4 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7220/7-1

  05/12/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted a drilling permit to Statoil Petroleum AS for wellbore 7220/7-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Bente Nyland is one of the speakers at WPC 2011

  05/12/2011 Director general Bente Nyland’s speech at the WPC 2011 will address exploration in new areas on the Norwegian continental shelf.

• 7121/9-1

  24/11/2011 Dong E&P Norge AS, operator of production licence 518, is about to complete the drilling of wildcat well 7121/9-1. The well is dry.

• Exciting knowledge about the subsurface at Jan Mayen

  23/11/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) and the University of Bergen have acquired geological material from steep parts of the seabed on the Jan Mayen Ridge.

• 9/1-1 S

  23/11/2011 Premier Oil Norge AS, operator of production licence 406, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 9/1-1 S. The well is dry.

• 16/5-2

  18/11/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/5-2, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6507/6-4-A

  18/11/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted E.On Ruhrgas Norge AS a drilling permit for well 6507/6-4-A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• October 2011

  09/11/2011 Preliminary production figures for October 2011 indicate an average daily production of about 2 022 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is an increase of 107 000 barrels compared to September.

• Nomination of blocks for the 22nd licensing round

  02/11/2011 On 2 November, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MPE) invited the oil companies to nominate blocks and/or combinations of blocks they believe should be included in the 22nd licensing round on the Norwegian shelf.

• 2/4-21

  31/10/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil AS a drilling permit for wellbore 2/4-21.

• New version of the fact pages

  27/10/2011 Today, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate will launch a new version of its fact pages. Fact pages v.2 will have improved functionality and contain more information than the old pages.

• 16/2-10

  26/10/2011 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 265, is about to complete drilling of the 16/2-10 delineation well.

• 6608/11-7 S

  24/10/2011 Rocksource ASA, operator of production licence 559, has completed drilling of wildcat well 6608/11-7 S. The well is dry.

• 6507/7-15 S

  21/10/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted RWE Dea Norge AS a drilling permit for well 6507/7-15 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7121/9-1

  21/10/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Dong E&P Norge AS a drilling permit for well 7121/9-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Nominate areas for CO2 storage

  17/10/2011 Five areas on the Norwegian shelf have been nominated as suitable for exploration for reservoirs for storage of carbon dioxide (CO2). Several companies have reported their interest to the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy.

• Continuing cooperation on chalk fields

  17/10/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD), the Danish Energy Agency and ten oil companies will cooperate on research and development and share experience to improve recovery from chalk fields on the Norwegian and Danish shelves.

• 7124/4-1 S

  14/10/2011 GDF Suez E&P Norge AS, operator of production licence 530, has completed drilling of wildcat well 7124/4-1 S. The well is dry.

• 6607/12-2 S

  13/10/2011 Total E&P Norge AS, operator of production licence 127, has completed drilling wildcat well 6607/12-2 S. The well proved gas and oil.

• New Resource Report from the NPD

  12/10/2011 Today, 12 October, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) will publish its report Petroleum Resources on the Norwegian continental shelf 2011.

• 15/8-2

  12/10/2011 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 303, is completing drilling of wildcat well 15/8-2. The well, which was dry, was drilled eight kilometres west of the Sleipner Vest field in the North Sea.

• September 2011

  12/10/2011 Preliminary production figures for September  2011 indicate an average daily production of about 1 892 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is a decrease of 105 000 barrels compared to August.

• The 2011 Resource Report will be published on 12 October

  10/10/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s (NPD’s) Resource Report will be published on Wednesday, 12 October at 09:30.

• NPD seismic off Lofoten, Vesterålen and Senja

  07/10/2011 From 2007 to 2009, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has acquired 2D and 3D seismic data off Lofoten, Vesterålen and Senja (Nordland VII and Troms II).

• NOK 260 million for knowledge acquisition in the north

  07/10/2011 The 2012 fiscal budget plans for broad efforts in further developing the oil and gas activities in the north.

• 6507/6-4-S

  29/09/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted E.On Ruhrgas Norge AS a drilling permit for well 6507/6-4 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 16/2-7 and 16/2-7 A

  23/09/2011 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 501, is in the process of completing the drilling of the appraisal wells 16/2-7 and 16/2-7 A.

• 16/2-9 S

  22/09/2011 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 265, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 16/2-9 S (”Aldous Major North”).

• Human impact and environmental consequences in the North Sea and Skagerrak

  19/09/2011 The expert group for the North Sea and Skagerrak has prepared six studies on human impact and environmental consequences.

• 16/2-10

  16/09/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 16/2-10 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations. 

• Great interest in mature areas following exciting discoveries

  15/09/2011 A preliminary count reveals that 43 companies have applied for acreage in the 2011 Awards in Predefined Areas (APA 2011).

• Seismic acquisition in the Barents Sea east is completed

  14/09/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s (NPD’s) seismic acquisition in the Norwegian part of the Barents Sea was completed around midnight on 14 September.

• 6508/1-2

  13/09/2011 Det norske oljeselskap ASA, operator of production licence 482, is about to complete drilling of wildcat well 6508/1-2. The well proved oil and gas.

• August 2011

  08/09/2011 Preliminary production figures for August 2011 indicate an average daily production of about 1 957 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is a decrease of  80 000 barrels compared to July.

• 9/1-1 S

  07/09/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Premier Oil Norge AS a drilling permit for well 9/1-1 S.

• 6407/5-2 S

  01/09/2011 OMV Norway AS, operator of production licence 471, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 6407/5-2 S. The well has been drilled about 10 kilometres southwest of the Mikkel field in the Norwegian Sea.

• 7124/4-1 S

  31/08/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted GDF SUEZ Norge AS a drilling permit for well 7124/4-1 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6608/11-7 S

  30/08/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Rocksource ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 6608/11-7 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 16/7-10

  29/08/2011 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 569, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 16/7-10. The well proved gas/condensate.

• 34/10-52 A og 34/10-52 B

  24/08/2011 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 50, is about to complete the drilling of wildcat well 34/10-52 A and sidetrack 34/10-52 B. The wells proved oil and gas.

• Optimism following major discovery

  23/08/2011 Together, 16/2-8 ”Aldous” and 16/2-6 ”Avaldsnes”, could be the largest oil discovery made on the Norwegian shelf since the 1980s, and the world’s largest offshore discovery this year.

• 15/8-2

  19/08/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 15/8-2, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 16/2-9 S

  18/08/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 16/2-9 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• July 2011

  18/08/2011 Preliminary production figures for July 2011 indicate an average daily production of about 1 965 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is an increase of 76 000 barrels compared to June.

• 16/2-8

  16/08/2011 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 265, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 16/2-8 ("Aldous Major South"). The well was drilled about 4 kilometres west of the 16/2-6 (Avaldsnes) oil discovery in the central part of the North Sea.

• 6407/5-2 S

  15/08/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted OMV Norge AS a drilling permit for well 6407/5-2 S in the Norwegian Sea, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7225/3-1

  08/08/2011 Total EP Norge AS, operator of production licence 535, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 7225/3-1. The well, which proved gas, was drilled in the Barents Sea, about 250 kilometres north of Melkøya.

• 25/10-11

  02/08/2011 Marathon Oil Norge AS, operator of production licence 505, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 25/10-11.

• 35/7-1 ST2

  26/07/2011 Idemitsu Petroleum Norge, operator of production licence 377 S, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 35/7-1 ST2. The well was drilled about seven kilometres west of the Vega field in the North Sea.

• 31/8-1

  19/07/2011 E.ON Ruhrgas Norge AS, operator of production licence 416, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 31/8-1. The well was drilled about 16 kilometres southwest of the Troll field.

• 6607/12-2 S

  18/07/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Total E&P Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 6607/12-2 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 16/3-4 and 16/3-4 A

  18/07/2011 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 501, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 16/3-4 and appraisal well 16/3-4 A.

• 35/12-4 S and 35/12-4

  18/07/2011 Wintershall Norge ASA, operator of production licence 378, has concluded the drilling of appraisal wells 35/12-4 S and 35/12-4 A in the 35/12-2 Grosbeak oil and gas discovery.

• 7120/2-3S

  08/07/2011 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 438, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 7120/2-3S. The well was drilled about 25 kilometres north of the Snøhvit field.

• June 2011

  08/07/2011 Preliminary production figures for June 2011 indicate an average daily production of about 1 889 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is an increase of 50 000 barrels compared to May. 

• Seismic acquisition start-up in the Barents Sea East – 8 July

  07/07/2011 Just after midnight on 8 July, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) started acquisition of seismic data in Norway’s new maritime zone in the Barents Sea.

• Facts 2011

  04/07/2011 The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MPE) and the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) are issuing a new facts publication on the Norwegian petroleum activities – Facts 2011.

• 30/11-8 A

  28/06/2011 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 035, is near completing drilling of wildcat well 30/11-8 A.

• Nomination of areas for storage of CO2

  24/06/2011 Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has invited the industry to nominate areas in the North Sea and Norwegian Sea that might be suited for exploration of reservoirs for storage of carbon dioxide (CO2).

• 16/7-10

  21/06/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 16/7-10, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Oil and gas industry emissions and discharges 2010

  16/06/2011 Emissions of CO2 and NOx from petroleum activities are relatively stable. Discharges to the sea of produced water and oil have not changed much in the last few years either.

• 40th anniversary for Ekofisk

  15/06/2011 It is now 40 years since the Ekofisk field in the North Sea came on stream.

• May 2011

  15/06/2011 Preliminary production figures for May 2011 indicate an average daily production of about    1 829 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is a decrease of 266 000 barrels compared to April.

• 16/2-7

  10/06/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/2-7, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Seismic activity in the Barents Sea East from 7 July

  09/06/2011 It has now been determined that there will be seismic acquisition in the eastern part of the Barents Sea from 7 July.

• Researchers honoured with IOR prize

  08/06/2011 Professor Tor Austad of the University of Stavanger and the Corec research centre have been honoured with the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's IOR prize for their work on recovering more oil from chalk reservoirs.

• Subsea wells produce most

  07/06/2011 Far more oil and gas is now being produced from subsea wells on the Norwegian continental shelf than from platform wells.

• Tor Austad and Corec share the NPD’s 2010 IOR prize

  07/06/2011 Professor Tor Austad (University of Stavanger) and the Corec research centre at IRIS have been awarded the NPD’s 2010 IOR prize. Austad and Corec have been honoured for the very important research that has been carried out to improve oil recovery from chalk fields.

• Corec, International centre for improved oil recovery

  07/06/2011 The centre is a collaborative project between the University of Stavanger (UiS), the IRIS research foundation, and ConocoPhillips as the operator of Ekofisk, Eldfisk and Tor (production licence 018).

• Tor Austad

  07/06/2011 Professor Tor Austad has worked with chemical processes for EOR (enhanced oil recovery) since the first national programme for improved oil recovery, the NPD administered SPOR, started in 1985.

• 34/10-53 A

  07/06/2011 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 050, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 34/10-53 A. The well has been drilled about five kilometres west of the Gullfaks Sør field, in the northern part of the North Sea.

• The IOR award for 2010 will be presented on 7 June

  30/05/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's 2010 award for improved oil recovery – the IOR award – will be presented on 7 June.

• 31/8-1

  25/05/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted E.ON Ruhrgas Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 31/8-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 16/1-15 and 16/1-15 A

  19/05/2011 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 338, has completed drilling of wildcat well 16/1-15 and appraisal well 16/1-15 A.

• 7120/2-3 S

  18/05/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NDP) has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 7120/2-3 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• April 2011

  13/05/2011 Preliminary production figures for April 2011 indicate an average daily production of about 2 097 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is an increase of 26 000 barrels compared to March.

• 30/11-8 S

  10/05/2011 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 035, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 30/11-8 S. The well is located about 26 kilometres southwest of the Oseberg Sør field in the North Sea.

• 6407/3-1 S

  09/05/2011 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 312, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 6407/3-1 S. The well was drilled about 5 kilometres north of the Mikkel field in the Norwegian Sea.

• New issue of Norwegian Continental Shelf

  05/05/2011 In an interview, Knut Åm, chair of the government-appointed expert committee on improved oil recovery (IOR), says that the choices made by politicians in the imminent White Paper on petroleum policy will be crucial for the future of the Norwegian welfare state.

• 6604/2-1

  02/05/2011 BG Norge AS, operator of production licence 522, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 6604/2-1.

• Seismic acquisition around Jan Mayen this summer

  27/04/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) will carry out acquisition of 2D seismic data in the waters around Jan Mayen this summer. The acquisition activity will start around 10 June and will last up to three months.

• 6407/3-1 S

  15/04/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted a drilling permit for well 6407/3-1 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• March 2011

  13/04/2011 Preliminary production figures for March 2011 indicate an average daily production of about 2 017 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is a decrease of 167 000 barrels compared to February.

• 6507/8-8

  13/04/2011 Nexen Exploration Norge AS, operator of production licence 434, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 6507/8-8.

• 6407/4-2

  12/04/2011 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 429, is in the process of completing drilling of delineation well 6407/4-2 on the 6407/4-1gas/condensate discovery.

• 15/9-B-8

  08/04/2011 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of the Sleipner Vest field in production licences 29 and 46, has completed the delineation of the gas/condensate discovery 15/9-B-1 (Beta Vest).

• 35/12-4 S

  07/04/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Wintershall Norge ASA a drilling permit for well 35/12-4 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Breakfast meeting for young employees

  05/04/2011 On Wednesday, 13 April, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) is inviting young employees to breakfast and a lecture on resource management on the Norwegian shelf.

• 7220/8-1

  01/04/2011 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 532, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 7220/8-1. The well is being drilled about 110 kilometres north of the Snøhvit field.

• 7225/3-1

  23/03/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Total E&P Norge AS a drilling permit for well 7225/3-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Minor adjustments in organisation and management

  17/03/2011 Minor adjustments have been implemented in the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s (NPD’s) organisation and management structure.

• IOR deadline extended

  16/03/2011 The deadline for nominating candidates to the NPD’s 2010 award for improved oil recovery is extended to 25 March.

• APA 2011 announced

  11/03/2011 The Ministry of petroleum and energy has 11 March 2011 announced the APA 2011, comprising predefined areas in the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea.

• February 2011

  11/03/2011 Preliminary production figures for February 2011 indicate an average daily production of about 2 120 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is 56 000 barrels less than in January 2011.

• 15/6-11 S and 15/6-11 A

  09/03/2011 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 303, is in the process of completing the drilling of appraisal wells 15/6-11 S and 15/6-11 A on the gas/condensate/oil discovery 15/5-1 Dagny.

• 16/3-4

  02/03/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 16/3-4, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6604/2-1

  01/03/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted BG Norge a drilling permit for well 6604/2-1 cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6305/9-2

  28/02/2011 Det norske oljeselskap ASA, operator of production licence 468, is in the process of completing the  drilling of wildcat well 6305/9-2. The well was drilled about 30 km east of the Ormen Lange field in the Norwegian Sea.

• Monitors movements in the earth’s crust

  22/02/2011 A new seismometer has received prominent placement in the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s new building.

• Triassic ichthyosaurus on Svalbard

  22/02/2011 During geological field work for the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate in the summer of 2007, geologists found a well-preserved skeleton of a small ichthyosaurus on a plateau near Muenfjellet, on the western coast of Edgeøya in Svalbard. Even though remnants of ichthyosaurs are not uncommon on Svalbard, it is very rare for the head to be preserved – which was the case with this discovery.

• Updated seahorse

  22/02/2011 The NPD (Norwegian Petroleum Directorate) is proud of its logo, a seahorse under a royal crown. The NPD’s board decided on a logo on 6 August 1975, which was then approved by the Ministry of Industry on 27 November 1975.

• Geological time - a colourful story

  22/02/2011    

• NPD in a new building

  22/02/2011 Today, 22 February, Stavanger mayor Leif Johan Sevland opened the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s new building in Stavanger. When he congratulated the NPD on the new building, he emphasised how important it is that the NPD and its employees have suitable working conditions, so they can do the best job possible job as resource managers on the Norwegian shelf.

• 7119/12-4

  18/02/2011 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 488, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 7119/12-4.

• 6507/8-8

  16/02/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Nexen Exploration Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 6507/8-8, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 25/10-11

  16/02/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Marathon Petroleum Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 25/10-11, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 24/9-10 S and 24/9-10 A

  15/02/2011 Marathon Petroleum Norge AS, operator of production licence 340 BS, has completed drilling of wildcat well 24/9-10 S and appraisal well 24/9-10 A.

• Removal requires thorough preparations

  15/02/2011 It is technically feasible to remove concrete installations resting on the seabed. But this is comprehensive work that requires thorough planning and risk management.

• January 2011

  11/02/2011 Preliminary production figures for January 2011 indicate an average daily production of about 2 164 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is 50 000 more than in December 2010. Gas production was about 10.4 billion Sm3, which is 0.4 billion Sm3 less than in December.

• 34/10-53 S

  09/02/2011 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 50, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 34/10-53 S. The well is about two kilometres west of the Gullfaks Sør field, in the northern part of the North Sea.

• 7/11-12 S

  08/02/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS a drilling permit for well 7/11-12 S.

• 15/6-12

  08/02/2011 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 303, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 15/6-12, located about 12 kilometres north of Sleipner Vest in the central part of the North Sea.

• 2010 IOR award

  04/02/2011 Do you know someone who deserves to receive the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's 2010 award for improved oil recovery – the IOR award?

• 7220/8-1

  03/02/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 7220/8-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 17/6-1

  03/02/2011 Norwegian Energy Company ASA (Noreco), operator of production licence 545, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 17/6-1. The well was drilled approximately 100 kilometres southeast of the Grane field in the central part of the North Sea.

• 6305/4-2 S

  02/02/2011 A/S Norske Shell, operator of the Ormen Lange field, has completed the drilling of appraisal well 6305/4-2 S on the Ormen Lange field.

• 35/12-3 S

  01/02/2011 Wintershall Norge ASA, operator of production licence 378, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 35/12-3 S.

• 30/11-8 S

  25/01/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 30/11-8 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6508/1-2

  21/01/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Det norske oljeselskap ASA a drilling permit for well 6508/1-2, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Offers for ownership interests in APA 2010

  18/01/2011 Today, 18 January, offers were sent to 39 companies for 50 new production licences on the Norwegian continental shelf.

• Agreement signed with Greenland

  14/01/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has signed a framework agreement with the Greenland Bureau of Minerals and Petroleum (BMP) for the exchange of information regarding resource management in the two countries.

• December 2010

  14/01/2011 Preliminary production figures for December 2010 indicate an average daily production of about 2 138 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is the same as November 2010. Gas production was about 10.9 billion Sm3, which is 0.8 billion Sm3 more than in November.

• The shelf 2010 – Petroleum production

  13/01/2011 In total, 229.5 million saleable standard cubic metres of oil equivalents (Sm³ o.e.) were produced in 2010. This is 34.6 million Sm³ o.e. less than in the record year 2004, and a decline of four per cent from 2009.

• The shelf 2010 – Undiscovered resources

  13/01/2011 The volume of estimated, undiscovered resources on the Norwegian continental shelf has been reduced from 3.3 to 2.6 billion standard cubic metres of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.). The largest reduction can be explained by discoveries totalling 400 million Sm3 o.e. since 2006. In addition, estimates have been written down following disappointing exploration results in several important play models, and following new surveys off Lofoten, Vesterålen and Senja.

• The shelf in 2010 – Exploration activities

  13/01/2011 Sixteen new discoveries were made on the Norwegian continental shelf in 2010, 12 fewer than in 2009. A total of 41 exploration wells were completed during the course of the year.

• The shelf 2010 – Developments

  13/01/2011 During 2010, the authorities approved plans for development and operation (PDOs) for three fields in the North Sea and one in the Norwegian Sea. Many new production platforms are planned, and the activity level in the North Sea will be high.

• The shelf in 2010 – Investments

  13/01/2011 The petroleum sector experienced a temporary decrease in investments in 2010. It is expected that investments in 2011 will be slightly over the peak year 2009 – approx. NOK 150 billion.

• The shelf in 2010 – Press releases

  13/01/2011 The activity level on the Norwegian shelf is high, with investments expected to rise in the next few years. In spite of this, we see that more than 50 per cent of the oil remains in the fields. This is a source of concern for the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD), which is now calling for tougher measures from the companies to secure these assets.

• What were the highlights last year – and what are the prospects?

  10/01/2011 On 13 January, NPD Director General Bente Nyland will present facts and key figures from the shelf in 2010. She will also talk about the challenges facing the Norwegian shelf in the next few years.

• Downtime for NPD’s databases

  06/01/2011 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s data systems will be shut down for maintenance from 16:00 to 18:00 hrs on Friday 7 January.

• 7120/12-5

  05/01/2011 Eni Norge AS, operator of production licence 489, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 7120/12-5 in the Barents Sea.

• 16/7-9

  04/01/2011 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 409, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 16/7-9. The well was drilled about 40 kilometres southeast of the Sleipner field.  

• Exploration forecast confirmed

  30/12/2010 During 2010, 45 exploration wells were spudded, and 40 were completed.  Also, two wells have been put on hold, and it is not yet clarified whether they will be spudded before the New Year.

• 34/4-13 S

  20/12/2010 Petro-Canada Norge AS, operator of production licence 375, has completed the drilling of appraisal well 34/4-13 S.

• 35/1-2 S

  17/12/2010 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 269, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 35/1-2 S. The well was dry.

• 6305/9-2

  17/12/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Det norske oljeselskap ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 6305/9-2, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Petroleum geology on the agenda

  16/12/2010 There will be a special focus on petroleum geology at the Geological Society of Norway’s (NGF’s) Winter Conference, which will be held in Stavanger on 11-13 January.

• 24/12-6 S

  14/12/2010 Det norske oljeselskap ASA, operator of production licence 341, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 24/12-6 PG. The well has been drilled about 75 km north of the Sleipner field.

• Maintenance of version 2 of the FactPages

  13/12/2010 On 17 September, version 2 of the FactPages will be updated with new information on wells, e.g. cores and reports.

• 3/8-1

  13/12/2010 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 400, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 3/8-1. The well was drilled about 10 kilometres east of the Trym field in the southern part of the North Sea.

• October 2010

  09/12/2010 The average daily production in October 2010 was about 2 230 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is 406 000 barrels more than in September 2010.

• 15/6-12

  08/12/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 15/6-12, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 16/1-15

  07/12/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for wellbore 16/1-15, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 35/9-6 S

  07/12/2010 RWE Dea Norge AS, operator of production licence 420, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 35/9-6 S. The well has been drilled about 16 km west of the Gjøa field.

• 16/1-14

  01/12/2010 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 338, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 16/1-14. The well is being drilled about 4 km northwest of the 16/1-8 (”Luno”) oil discovery and 3 km south of the 16/1-9 (”Draupne”) oil discovery.

• 6603/5-1 S

  30/11/2010 A/S Norske Shell, operator of production licence 392, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 6603/5-1 S (Dalsnuten).

• 7119/12-4

  18/11/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted a drilling permit to Statoil Petroleum AS for wellbore 7119/12-4 A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6305/4-2 S

  16/11/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted A/S Norske Shell a drilling permit for well 6305/4-2 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 16/7-9

  09/11/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Lundin Norway AS (Lundin) a drilling permit for well 16/7-9, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• September 2010

  09/11/2010 The average daily production in September 2010 was about 1 825 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is 2 000 barrels less than in August 2010.

• 17/6-1

  08/11/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Norwegian Energy Company (Noreco) ASA a drilling permit for well 17/6-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Great interest in the 21st licensing round

  04/11/2010 When the application deadline for the 21st licensing round on the Norwegian shelf expired on 3 November, 37 companies had submitted applications.

• Honoured for chalk effort

  02/11/2010 On behalf of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate and the Danish Energy Agency, Director General Bente Nyland gave special recognition to ConocoPhillips for administering the research programme Joint Chalk Research (JCR) over the last 14 years.

• 7120/12-5

  25/10/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Eni Norge ASA a drilling permit for well 7120/12-5, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 15/6-11 S

  22/10/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 15/6-11 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Good basis for location of wind farms

  18/10/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate believes that it should be possible to find solutions which take into account both the establishment of wind farms and the petroleum activities' needs on the continental shelf.

• 25/5-7

  17/10/2010 Total E&P Norge AS, operator of production licence 102 C, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 25/5-7. The well is located about 20 kilometres northeast of the Heimdal field in the North Sea.

• 3/8-1

  15/10/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 3/8-1.

• 8/10-3

  11/10/2010 ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS, operator of production licence 331, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 8/10-3. The well is located about 25 kilometres southeast of the Ula field in the North Sea.

• August 2010

  08/10/2010 The average daily production in August 2010 was about 1 818 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is 300 000 barrels less than in July 2010. Gas production was about 6.0 billion Sm3, which is 1.5 billion Sm3 less than in July.

• 35/9-6

  21/09/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted RWE Dea Norge AS a drilling permit for well 35/9-6 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• New topic at the NPD web page

  21/09/2010 Many of the nearly 500 facilities on the Norwegian shelf are approaching the end of their lifetime. In the years to come, several of these will be shut down and removed in a responsible matter.

• 16/2-6

  17/09/2010 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 501, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 16/2-6. The well was drilled about 25 km east of the 16/1-8 (Luno) oil discovery in the North Sea.

• Many companies interested in exploring in mature areas

  16/09/2010 A preliminary count reveals that 41 companies have applied for acreage in the 2010 Awards in Predefined Areas (APA 2010).

• 6507/7-14 S

  16/09/2010 RWE Dea Norge AS, operator of production licence 435, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 6507/7-14 S, located about 15 km northwest of the Heidrun field in the Norwegian Sea.

• Gulf of Mexico as compared with the Barents Sea and Lofoten

  15/09/2010 It is highly unlikely that a potential blowout off Lofoten could have a comparable blowout rate as the blowout on the Macondo prospect in the Gulf of Mexico.

• July 2010

  09/09/2010 The average daily production in July 2010 was about 2 117 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is 245 000 barrels more than in June 2010. Gas production was about 7.6 billion Sm3, which is 0.9 billion Sm3 less than in June.

• Geo-data reporting - new deadline for comments

  09/09/2010 On 4 June 2010, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) submitted proposed new provisions regarding geo-data reporting and the duty of confidentiality for reported data.

• 6603/5-1 S

  02/09/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted A/S Norske Shell a drilling permit for wellbore 6603/5-1 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 34/4-13 S

  02/09/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Petro-Canada Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 34/4-13 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• June 2010

  28/08/2010 The average daily production in June 2010 was about 1 872 300 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is 324 000 barrels less than in May 2010. Gas production was about 8.5 billion Sm3, which is 0.5 billion Sm3 less than in May.

• Major activity and new field developments in the Sleipner area

  27/08/2010 The Sleipner area in the North Sea is a good example of a mature area on the Norwegian shelf where the APA (Awards in Predefined Areas) system and the introduction of new companies have been a success.

• 6604/10-1

  27/08/2010 A/S Norske Shell, operator of production licence 326, has concluded the drilling of appraisal well 6604/10-1 in the 6603/12-1 (Gro) gas discovery.

• 25/5-7

  26/08/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Total E&P Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 25/5-7, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Regulations.

• 35/1-2 S

  26/08/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 35/1-2 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Regulations.

• Q and A - The Movie

  24/08/2010 The movie Q&A, which has been made especially for the occasion, will be screened in the theatre to the back of the stand three times every hour. The movie has interviews of the NPD’s director general Bente Nyland, Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Riis-Johansen and the PSA’s director general Magne Ognedal.

• The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate at ONS

  19/08/2010 As always, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) is present at the Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) conference, (exhibition and festival) in Stavanger, and as usual, the petroleum authorities can be found sharing a stand under the national coat of arms.

• 15/3-9

  19/08/2010 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator for production licence 187, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 15/3-9. The well is located about 3 kilometres east of the Gudrun field in the central North Sea.

• High exploration activity on the Norwegian shelf

  26/07/2010 At the end of the first half of 2010 (as of 24 June) 25 exploration wells on the Norwegian shelf had been completed. During the same period last year, 33 exploration wells were drilled.

• 6406/3-8

  22/07/2010 Wintershall Norge ASA, operator of production licence 475BS, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 6406/3-8.

• 6406/3-8

  22/07/2010 Wintershall Norge ASA, operator of production licence 475BS, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 6406/3-8.

• 15/12-23 and 15/12-23 A

  20/07/2010 Talisman Energy Norge AS, operator of production licence 038D, has completed the drilling of appraisal wells 15/12-23 and 15/12-23 A at the 15/12-21 (Grevling) oil discovery.

• May 2010

  09/07/2010 The average daily production in May 2010 was about 2 197 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is 51 000 barrels less than in April 2010. Gas production was about 9.0 billion Sm3 (Sm3), which is 0.5 billion Sm3 more than in April.

• Facts 2010

  29/06/2010 The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MPE) and the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) are issuing a new facts publication on the Norwegian petroleum activities – Facts 2010.

• 24/12-6 S

  25/06/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Det norske oljeselskap ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 24/12-6 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 1/3-12 S

  25/06/2010 BG Norge AS, operator of production licence 297, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 1/3-12 S. The well is located about 30 km northwest of the Ekofisk field in the southern part of the North Sea.

• Emissions and discharges from the oil and gas industry in 2009

  17/06/2010 Emissions to air from the petroleum industry declined in 2009. This applies to carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen oxide (NOx) and volatile hydrocarbons, according to the operating companies’ annual emissions reporting. These reports are made in parallel to the Norwegian Climate and Pollution Agency (Klif), the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) and the Norwegian Oil Industry Association (OLF) in EnvironmentWeb – a joint database for the authorities and the oil and gas industry.

• 16/2-6

  16/06/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for wellbore 16/2-6, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• First exploration licence for CO2 on the Norwegian shelf

  14/06/2010 The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MPE) has issued Gassnova SF a licence to acquire seismic data with the aim of identifying suitable storage locations for permanent storage of CO2. This is the first time an exploration licence for CO2 has been granted on the Norwegian shelf.

• Cooperating on CO2 storage

  14/06/2010 In a joint effort, Norwegian and British authorities have investigated the possibility of using the North Sea to store carbon dioxide. The report was submitted on 9 June.    

• 6507/7-14 S

  14/06/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has issued RWE Dea Norge a drilling permit for wellbore 6507/7-14 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• April 2010

  11/06/2010 The average daily production in April 2010 was about 2 242 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is 24 000 barrels less than in March 2010. Gas production was about 8.5 billion Sm3, which is 2.0 billion Sm3 less than in March.

• 6507/5-6 S

  09/06/2010 BP Norge AS, operator of production licence 212, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 6507/5-6 S. The well proved gas. The discovery was made about two kilometres west of the Skarv field.

• Reporting geo data – hearing

  08/06/2010 In consultation with the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has prepared a proposal for new regulations for reporting geo data and confidentiality as regards the data reported.

• 15/9-24

  07/06/2010 Det norske oljeselskap ASA, operator of production licence 408, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 15/9-24. The well, which was dry, was drilled southwest of the Sleipner Øst field in the central  part of the North Sea.

• 6407/12-3

  03/06/2010 Centrica Resources (Norge) AS, operator of production licence 470, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 6407/12-3. The well was drilled about 13 km southeast of the Draugen facility in the Norwegian Sea.

• Award presented for seabed technology

  02/06/2010 Today, 2 June, FMC Technologies received the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s 2009 IOR award for outstanding technology development of seabed production systems.

• The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s 2009 IOR award to FMC Technologies

  02/06/2010 FMC Technologies is the winner of the NPD’s award for improved oil recovery for 2009. The company receives the award for having demonstrated the courage and determination to invest in technology which increases production from seabed wells.

• 15/12-23 A

  31/05/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Talisman Energy Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 15/12-23 A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Norwegian Petroleum Directorate to present IOR award

  31/05/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s improved oil recovery award for 2009 will be presented during the Norwegian Petroleum Society’s conference in Stavanger on 2 June.

• New version of the fact pages

  31/05/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has upgraded its fact pages from version 2.0 to version 2.1 beta.

• 16/1-14

  26/05/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for wellbore 16/1-14, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 15/3-9

  21/05/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 15/3-9, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations. 

• Reports – seismic acquisition in the north

  18/05/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has today, 18 May, published 2 comprehensive reports covering the geology, resources and the value of the resources in the waters off Lofoten, Vesterålen and Senja.

• 6407/2-6 S

  14/05/2010 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 473, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 6407/2-6 S. The well is about 5 kilometres north of the Mikkel field and 190 kilometres west of Namsos.

• 15/9-24

  14/05/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has issued Det norske oljeselskap ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 15/9-24, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 25/1-11 and 25/1-11 A

  12/05/2010 Det norske oljeselskap ASA, operator of production licence 460, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 25/1-11 and is in the process of completing appraisal well 25/1-11 A.

• 2/2-6

  12/05/2010 Talisman Energy Norge AS, operator of production licence 332, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 2/2-6.

• March 2010

  12/05/2010 The average daily production in March 2010 was about 1 912 000 barrels of oil,  283 000 barrels of NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and 71 000 barrels of condensate, in total 2 266 000 barrels of liquid.

• 15/12-22

  10/05/2010 Det norske oljeselskap ASA, operator of production licence 337, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 15/12-22. The well, which was drilled about 15 kilometres southeast of the Sleipner East field in the North Sea, is dry.

• 16/1-11 and 16/1-11 A

  10/05/2010 Det norske oljeselskap ASA, operator of production licence 001 B, is in the process of completing the drilling of appraisal wells 16/1-11 and 16/1-11 A on the 16/1-9 (Draupne) oil and gas discovery.

• The core store and core viewing room to be closed

  30/04/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s core store and core viewing room in Stavanger will be closed from 7 June until 30 September 2010 due to reconstruction work.

• 6604/10-1

  26/04/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Norske Shell AS a drilling permit for wellbore 6604/10-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6506/9-2 S

  23/04/2010 Centrica Resources (Norge) AS, operator of production licence 433, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 6506/9-2 S in the Norwegian Sea. The well proved gas/condensate.

• February 2009

  22/04/2010 The average daily production in February 2010 was about 1 958 000 barrels of oil,  300 000 barrels of NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and 80 000 barrels of condensate, in total 2 337 000 barrels of liquid.

• 6507/5-6 S

  21/04/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted BP Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 6507/5-6 S in the Norwegian Sea, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Looking into power from land to facilities in the North Sea

  20/04/2010 The possibility of coordinating the power supply to the facilities in the Ekofisk area and the Ula field in the North Sea is being studied.   The result of the process is expected to be available by the end of the year.

• Petroleum resources off Lofoten, Vesterålen and Senja

  16/04/2010 On assignment from the Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget), the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has acquired seismic data in the areas off Lofoten, Vesterålen and Senja (Nordland VII and Troms II). On Friday, 16 April, the NPD will present its report to Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Riis -Johansen.

• Seismic report to be presented on 16 April

  14/04/2010 Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Riis-Johansen will receive the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s report from the geological mapping of the Barents Sea – Lofoten area on Friday, 16 April.

• 34/5-1 A

  09/04/2010 BG Norge AS, operator of production licence 374 S, is in the process of completing the drilling of appraisal well 34/5-1 A on the 34/5-1 S (Blåbær) oil discovery.

• Amendment proposed to the Resource Management Regulations - consultation

  08/04/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) is proposing amendments to the Regulations relating to resource management in the petroleum activities (the Resource Management Regulations).

• 6608/10-14 S

  07/04/2010 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 128, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 6608/10-14 S. The well proved oil and gas. The discovery was made about 15 kilometres northeast of the Norne field.

• 9/2-11

  31/03/2010 Talisman Energy Norge AS, operator of production licence 316 DS, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 9/2-11. The well is located about 10 km north of the Yme field in the southern part of the North Sea.

• 16/1-11 A

  31/03/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Det norske oljeselskap ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 16/1-11 A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6406/3-8

  29/03/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Wintershall Norge ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 6406/3-8, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 15/12-23

  29/03/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted a drilling permit to Talisman Energy Norge AS for wellbore 15/12-23, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 25/10-10

  26/03/2010 ExxonMobil Exploration & Production Norway AS (ExxonMobil), operator of production licence 028 S, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 25/10-10, located just to the west of the Balder field in the North Sea. Det norske oljeselskap ASA (Det norske) carried out the drilling activity on behalf of ExxonMobil.

• 6407/2-6 S

  24/03/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 6407/2-6 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• IO conference at the NPD

  23/03/2010 Intelligent fields and integrated operations will be the topics for the Norwegian Petroleum Society’s conference at the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate on 11 and 12 May.

• 34/5-1 A

  18/03/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted BG Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 34/5-1 A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 34/5-1 S

  11/03/2010 BG Norge AS, operator of production licence 374 S, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 34/5-1 S, located about 25 km northeast of the Snorre field in the North Sea.

• 2/2-6

  10/03/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Talisman Energy Norge AS a drilling permit for well 2/2-6 in the North Sea.

• 2009 IOR award

  10/03/2010 Do you know someone who deserves to receive the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's 2009 award for improved oil recovery – the IOR award?

• January 2010

  10/03/2010 The average daily production was about 1 988 000 barrels of oil, 282 000 barrels of NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and 72 000 barrels of condensate, in total 2 342 000 barrels liquid.

• 16/4-5

  05/03/2010 Lundin Petroleum AB (Lundin Norway AS), operator of production licence 359, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 16/4-5. The well was drilled about 40 kilometres northeast of the Sleipner fields and 8-10 kilometres south of the 16/1-8 and 16/1-12 oil discoveries.

• 25/10-10

  02/03/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted ExxonMobil Exploration & Production Norway AS (ExxonMobil) a drilling permit for wellbore 25/10-10, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Seismic surveys both increased and reduced fish catches

  02/03/2010 Sound waves from seismic data acquisition resulted in increased catches for some species and smaller catches for others. It appears that pollack may, to some extent, have withdrawn from the area, while other species seem to remain. These are the main results from the research commissioned by the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) and carried out by the Institute of Marine Research during the summer of 2009 on the effects of seismic surveys off Vesterålen.

• New Guidance Notes for border fields

  01/03/2010 The Norwegian and British authorities have prepared new Guidance Notes with the intention of helping companies through the process of seeking Government approval for the development of trans-boundary fields.

• 15/12-22

  26/02/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has issued Det norske oljeselskap ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 15/12-22, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 34/4-12 A

  23/02/2010 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 057/Snorre Unit, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 34/4-12 A. The well was drilled in the northeastern part of the Snorre field in the North Sea, about 200 km northwest of Bergen.

• APA 2010 - announcement

  19/02/2010 The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has today, 19 February, announced the APA 2010. APA 2010  consists of predefined areas with blocks in the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea.

• 9/2-11

  18/02/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Talisman Energy Norge AS a drilling permit for well 9/2-11 in the North Sea.

• Climate Cure 2020

  17/02/2010 Climate Cure 2020 has studied measures for the Norwegian petroleum industry which in total could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 5.5 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents.

• Better processes on the Norwegian shelf

  16/02/2010 The Government is focused on facilitating good development projects on the Norwegian shelf. These are projects which safeguard environmental considerations and provide good regional ripple effects.

• 6506/9-2 S

  15/02/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Centrica Resources a drilling permit for exploration well 6506/9-2 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6507/11-10

  15/02/2010 Det norske oljeselskap ASA has completed the drilling of wildcat well 6507/11-10, located five kilometres northeast of the 6507/11-1 Midgard gas and condensate accumulation, which is part of the Åsgard field in the Norwegian Sea.

• 2009 IOR award

  15/02/2010 Do you know someone who deserves to receive the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's 2009 award for improved oil recovery – the IOR award?

• 34/4-12 S

  10/02/2010 Statoil Petroleum AS, the operator of production licence 057, has completed drilling of wildcat well 34/4-12 S. The well was drilled approximately 6 km northeast of the Snorre field in the North Sea.

• December 2009

  09/02/2010 The average daily production in December 2009 was about 1 998 000 barrels of oil,  274 000 barrels of NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and 75 000 barrels of condensate, in total 2 347 000 barrels of liquid.

• 35/9-5

  05/02/2010 Nexen Exploration Norge AS, operator of production licence 419, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 35/9-5. The well is located about six kilometers southwest of the Gjøa field in the North Sea.

• Enthusiast honoured

  29/01/2010 Principal engineer Leif Hinderaker of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate is honoured with the NCS Honor award for his long-standing efforts to promote improved recovery.

• 6608/10-14S

  26/01/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 6608/10-14 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 16/1-11

  25/01/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Det norske oljeselskap ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 16/1-11, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Carbon storage sites to be identified on the Norwegian shelf

  15/01/2010 Over the next three years, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) will identify suitable storage sites for carbon dioxide (CO2) on the Norwegian shelf.

• November 2009

  15/01/2010 The Factpages have now been updated with production figures for November 2009.

• The shelf in 2009 - Environment

  15/01/2010 To a large degree, emissions and discharges from petroleum activities are a result of the production. Increased emissions and discharges result from longer distances to the market and extended lifetime for the fields.

• The shelf in 2009 - Development

  15/01/2010 In 2009, the authorities approved the plans for the development and operation (PDO) of the Goliat oil field in the Barents Sea and the Oselvar oil and gas field in the North Sea. In 2010, as many as seven new development plans may be submitted for approval.

• The shelf in 2009 - Investments

  15/01/2010 In a year where the financial crisis resulted substantial reductions in incoming orders in several industries, the investments in the petroleum sector remained at a historically high level. In that regard, the petroleum sector was an important buffer for the Norwegian economy in a troubled year for the international economy.

• The shelf in 2009 – The resource accounts

  15/01/2010 There are no significant changes in the total estimate for the petroleum resources on the Norwegian shelf as of 31 December 2009. The estimate is 13 billion standard cubic metres of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) The accounts show an increase in gross oil reserves of 64 million Sm3.

• The shelf in 2009 - Petroleum production

  15/01/2010 In total, 238.6 million saleable standard cubic metres of oil equivalents (Sm³ o.e.) were produced in 2009. This is 24.6 million Sm³ o.e. less than in the record year 2004. The figure represents a one per cent decline from 2008, but exceeds the production forecast for 2009.

• The shelf in 2009 - Exploration

  15/01/2010 Exploration in 2009 – Record activity level

• The shelf in 2009 - Press releases

  15/01/2010 Oil production continues to fall. Making a determined effort to recover the oil resources from the large fields has become an urgent matter. If the licensees do not make the necessary decisions, profitable resources could be lost.

• The Norwegian shelf in the fourth quarter of 2009

  15/01/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's report for the fourth quarter of 2009 provides an overview of the oil and gas production, drilling activity, new discoveries and seismic acquisition during the year.

• 16/1-13

  12/01/2010 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 338, is in the process of completing the drilling of appraisal well 16/1-13 on the 16/1-8 oil discovery (called Luno by the operator).

• The shelf in 2009

  11/01/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate hereby invites you to a press conference about the shelf in 2009 on Friday, 15 January at 0930 hours.

• 34/4-11

  11/01/2010 Petro-Canada Norge AS, operator of production licence 375, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 34/4-11. The well is located 15 km northwest of the Snorre field in the northern North Sea.

• November 2009

  08/01/2010 The average daily production in November 2009 was about 2 055 000 barrels of oil,  292 000 barrels of NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and 68 000 barrels of condensate, in total 2 416 000 barrels of liquid.

• 16/4-5

  07/01/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for wellbore 16/4-5, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 34/4-12 A

  06/01/2010 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted a drilling permit to Statoil Petroleum AS for wellbore 34/4-12 A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 15/9-23

  06/01/2010 Det Norske Oljeselskap ASA, operator for production licence 408, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 15/9-23. The well, which is dry, is located just south of the Sleipner Øst field in the central part of the North Sea.

• Amendments to the petroleum regulations

  31/12/2009 The handling fee for applications relating to production licences, applications relating to exploration licenses and seismic surveys carried out under the aforementioned licenses is amended effective 1 January 2010.

• Amendments to the Regulations relating to refunding of expenses in connection with regulatory supervision of resource management

  31/12/2009 The Regulations relating to refunding of expenses in connection with regulatory supervision of resource management have been amended, cf. the Amendment Regulations of 14 December 2009 No. 1514.

• Increase in the CO2 tax for 2010

  31/12/2009 The CO2 tax for 2010 wil be increased from NOK 0.46 to NOK 0.47 per standard cubic metre of gas and from NOK 0.46 to NOK 0.47 per litre oil or condensate. This was resolved by the Storting (Norwegian Parliament) on 27 November 2009.

• 6507/11-10

  23/12/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Det norske oljeselskap a drilling permit for wellbore 6507/11-10, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 34/3-2 S

  22/12/2009 BG Norge AS, operator of production licence 373 S, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 34/3-2 S. The well is located northeast of the Snorre field in the northern North Sea.

• 6407/12-2

  22/12/2009 GDF SUEZ E&P Norge AS, operator of production licence 469, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 6407/12-2. The well, which was dry, is located about 10 km south of the Draugen field and 130 km north of Kristiansund.

• 35/9-5

  22/12/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has issued a drilling permit for wellbore 35/9-5, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6507/3-8

  16/12/2009 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 159 B, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 6507/3-8, which proved gas. The discovery was made about two kilometres southwest of the Norne field.

• 1/3-12 S

  11/12/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted BG Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 1/3-12 S in the North Sea, ref Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• October 2009

  09/12/2009 The average daily production in October 2009 was about 2 009 000 barrels of oil,  283 000 barrels of NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and 68 000 barrels of condensate, in total 2 360 000 barrels of liquid.

• 34/4-12

  04/12/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 34/4-12 S,  ref. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 25/4-10 A

  02/12/2009 Marathon Petroleum Norge AS has completed the drilling of wildcat well 25/4-10 A. The well, which encountered gas, was drilled about six kilometres south of the production vessel on the Alvheim field in the North Sea.

• 25/4-10 S

  19/11/2009 Marathon Petroleum Norge AS, operator of production licence 203, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 25/4-10 S. The well, which encountered oil, was drilled about six kilometres south of the production ship on the Alvheim field in the central North Sea.

• Faulty geology scuppers pioneering project

  17/11/2009 Stratigraphic studies by the NPD in the wake of an oil leak on Tordis in 2008 have shown that the Utsira formation is not present where an injection well was drilled for this North Sea field.

• 15/9-B-1

  16/11/2009 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of the Sleipner Vest field in production licences 029 and 046, has concluded the drilling of a development well with an exploration target.

• 6306/6-2

  13/11/2009 Det norske oljeselskap ASA, operator of production licence 321, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 6306/6-2.

• 25/8-17 and 25/8-17 A

  12/11/2009 ExxonMobil Exploration & Production Norway AS (ExxonMobil), operator of production licence 027 D, is in the process of concluding the drilling of wildcat well 25/8-17 and appraisal well 25/8-17 A.

• September 2009

  12/11/2009 The average daily production in September 2009 was about 1 868 000 barrels of oil,  249 000 barrels of NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and 55 000 barrels of condensate, in total of 2 172 000 barrels of liquid.

• 6507/3-8

  09/11/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 6507/3-8, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• New agreement with the NGU

  05/11/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) and the Geological Society of Norway (NGU) have entered into a joint venture agreement. Both parties agree to develop the collaboration and joint ventures.

• 6608/10-13

  04/11/2009 Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 437, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 6608/10-13.

• 6305/5-3 S

  30/10/2009 A/S Norske Shell, operator of the Ormen Lange field, has completed the drilling of appraisal well 6305/5-3 S in production licence 209 (on behalf of the Ormen Lange field licensees).

• 16/1-13

  29/10/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has issued Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for wellbore 16/1-13, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 34/3-2 S

  27/10/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted a drilling permit for wellbore 34/3-2 S, cf. The Resource Management Regulations, Section 8.

• Variable startle effects of seismic acquisition on fish

  26/10/2009 In a new report presenting analyses of catch data from Lofoten and Vesterålen in the summer of 2008, the Institute of Marine Research concludes that, with the exception of gillnet fishing for saithe and haddock, there are no documented negative effects from seismic acquisition.

• 30/9-24

  26/10/2009 StatoilHydro Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 079, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 30/9-24. The well was drilled about six kilometres west of the Oseberg field in the North Sea.

• 25/4-10 S and 25/4-10 A

  22/10/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has issued Marathon Petroleum Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbores 25/4-10 S and 25/4-10 A, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 24/9-9 S, 24/9-9 A and 24/9-9 B

  21/10/2009 Marathon Petroleum Norge AS, operator of production licence 340, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 24/9-9 S and appraisal wells 24/9-9 A and 24/9-9 B.

• Norwegian shelf, 3rd quarter 2009

  20/10/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's report for the third quarter of 2009 provides an overview of oil and gas production, new discoveries, new development plans and drilling activity.

• 25/2-17

  15/10/2009 StatoilHydro Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 442, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 25/2-17.

• Common hunt for suitable CO2 storage

  12/10/2009 Norwegian and British authorities are working together to identify suitable formations under the North Sea where carbon dioxide (CO2) can be stored.

• August 2009

  09/10/2009 The average daily production in August 2009 was about 1 891 000 barrels of oil, about 273 000 barrels of NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and about 79 000 barrels of condensate, in total of 2 253 000 barrels liquid.

• 6608/10-13

  08/10/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted StatoilHydro Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 6608/10-13, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 34/4-11

  05/10/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Petro-Canada Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 34/4-11, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Preparing for opening around Jan Mayen

  30/09/2009 The Government has decided to initiate an opening process for petroleum activities around Jan Mayen, with the intention of awarding production licences.

• 15/9-23

  29/09/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Det norske oljeselskap ASA Drilling a drilling permit for wellbore 15/9-23, cf. The Resource Management Regulations, Section 8.

• 6609/10-2

  25/09/2009 Det Norske Oljeselskap ASA, operator in production licence 483 S, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 6609/10-2.

• 25/5-6

  21/09/2009 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 363, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 25/5-6.

• 35/3-7 S

  18/09/2009 VNG Norge (Operations) AS has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 35/3-7 S in the northeastern part of the North Sea.

• ”Victoria” smaller than assumed

  17/09/2009 6506/6-1 (Victoria) in the Norwegian Sea contains less gas than previously assumed.

• 6506/9-1

  17/09/2009 Total E&P Norge AS, operator of production licence 211 B, has concluded the drilling of appraisal well 6506/9-1 in the gas discovery 6506/6-1 ("Victoria").

• 25/9-3

  16/09/2009 Norwegian Energy Company (Noreco) ASA, operator of production licence 412, has completed the drilling of exploration well 25/9-3.

• 6407/12-2

  14/09/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted GDF SUEZ a drilling permit for wellbore 6407/12-2, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 24/9-9 S

  14/09/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Marathon Petroleum Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 24/9-9 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• July 2009

  11/09/2009 The average daily production in July 2009 was about 2 071 000 barrels of oil, about 283 000 barrels of NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and about 76 000 barrels of condensate, in total of 2 430 000 barrels liquid.

• NPD issues the Resource report 2009 in English

  10/09/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's (NPD) resource report is issued every other year. The Resource Report 2009 provides an up-to-date overview of the resources and activities on the Norwegian continental shelf, and highlights important challenges for the Norwegian petroleum activities.

• 16/1-12

  07/09/2009 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 338, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 16/1-12.

• 6407/2-5 S

  07/09/2009 StatoilHydro Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 074, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 6407/2-5 S.

• 6506/12-12 S and 6506/12-12 A

  02/09/2009 StatoilHydro Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 094, has concluded the drilling of appraisal wells 6506/12-12 S and 6506/12-12 A in the northeastern part of the 6506/12-1 Smørbukk gas/condensate discovery, which is part of the Åsgard field in the Norwegian Sea.

• New website

  31/08/2009 Welcome to the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's new, more user-friendly website, which contains improved fact pages and maps.

• 25/1-11

  31/08/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Det Norske Oljeselskap ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 25/1-11, cf. the Resource Regulations Section 8.

• 25/2-17

  28/08/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted StatoilHydro Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 25/2-17, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 30/9-23

  28/08/2009 Press Release 56/2009: StatoilHydro Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 104, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 30/9-23 located between the Oseberg and Brage fields in the North Sea.

• 6306/6-2

  27/08/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Det norske oljeselskap ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 6306/6-2, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6305/5-3 S

  27/08/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted A/S Norske Shell a drilling permit for wellbore 6305/5-3 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 34/10-52 S

  27/08/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted StatoilHydro Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 34/10-52 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Status for the research project on the consequences of startle behaviour in fish

  26/08/2009 Representatives of the Institute of Marine Research and the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate met in Stavanger on Tuesday, 25 August for a briefing about the progress of the consequential research project Startle behaviour in fish, in connection with the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's seismic data collection in Vesterålen in the summer of 2009.

• 17/12 - 4, -4 A, -4 B

  26/08/2009 Press release 55/2009: BG Norge AS, operator of production licence PL 407, has concluded the drilling of appraisal wells 17/12-4, - 4 A and - 4 B on the 17/12-1 Bream oil discovery in the North Sea. The discovery was proven in 1972 in Middle Jurassic reservoir rocks (the Vestland group), and is located about 50 kilometres northwest of the Yme field.

• 25/5-6

  24/08/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has issued a drilling permit to Lundin Norway AS for wellbore 25/5-6, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 30/9-24

  24/08/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has issued a drilling permit to StatoilHydro Petroleum AS for wellbore 30/9-24, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 17/12-4 B

  24/08/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has issued a drilling permit to BG Norge AS for wellbore 17/12-4 B, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6407/2-4

  24/08/2009 Press Release 54/2009: Det norske oljeselskap ASA, operator of production licence 380, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 6407/2-4. The well, which was dry, was drilled six kilometers west of the 6507/11-1 Midgard gas discovery in the Norwegian Sea.

• June 2009

  14/08/2009 Press release 53/2009: The average daily production in June 2009 was about 1 773 000 barrels of oil, about 241 000 barrels of NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and about 77 000 barrels of condensate, in total of 2 091 000 barrels liquid.

• 6506/12-12 A

  12/08/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted StatoilHydro Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 6506/12-12 A, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 33/9-21 S, -21 A and -21 B

  07/08/2009 Press release 52/2009: Wintershall Norge ASA, operator of production licence 037 D, has concluded the drilling of appraisal wells 33/9-21 S, 33/9-21 A and 33/9-21 B on the minor oil discovery 33/9-6 Delta, which has commenced test production.

• NPD seismic in Troms II completed Sunday, 2 August

  03/08/2009 Press release 50/2009: On Sunday, 2 August, the seismic data acquisition by the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) in Troms II, northwest of Senja, was completed. Acquisition will continue for a few more days in Nordland VII in Vesterålen.

• 25/10-9

  27/07/2009 Press Release 49/2009: Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 304, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 25/10-9. The well was drilled about 20 km southwest of the Balder and Grane fields in the North Sea.

• 6609/10-2

  24/07/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Det norske oljeselskap ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 6609/10-2, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 35/2-2

  23/07/2009 Press Release 48/2009: StatoilHydro Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 318, is in the process of concluding the drilling of an appraisal well on the 35/2-1 ”Peon” gas discovery. This discovery was made in 2005 by Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS in Pleistocene reservoir rocks (the Naust formation in the Quaternary). The discovery is located 90 km west of Florø and 60 km northwest of the Gjøa field in the northern part of the North Sea.

• Norwegian shelf, 2nd quarter 2009

  21/07/2009 Press Release 47/2009: The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's (NPD's) report for the second quarter of 2009 provides an overview of oil and gas production, new discoveries, new development plans and drilling activity. A total of 21 new production licences were awarded in the 20th licensing round on the Norwegian shelf.

• 6507/3-7

  17/07/2009 Press release 46/2009: StatoilHydro Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 159 D, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 6507/3-7. The well proved gas. The discovery is located two km northwest of the 6507/3-3 gas discovery (Idun) and about 10 km north of the 6507/5-1 oil/gas discovery (Skarv).

• 6306/6-2

  14/07/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Det norske oljeselskap ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 6306/6-2, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 25/9-3

  13/07/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Norwegian Energy Company (Noreco) ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 25/9-3, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 25/8-17

  10/07/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted ExxonMobil Exploration & Production Norway AS a drilling permit for wellbore 25/8-17, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 16/1-12

  10/07/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for wellbore 16/1-12, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• May 2009

  08/07/2009 Press release 45/2009: The average daily production was about 1 809 000 barrels of oil, about 258 000 barrels of NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and about 81 000 barrels of condensate, in total of 2 148 000 barrels liquid.

• 35/12-2

  08/07/2009 Wintershall Norge ASA, operator of production licence 378, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 35/12-2. The well, which proved oil and gas, was drilled in the North Sea, ten kilometres northeast of the Fram field and 85 kilometres southwest of Florø.

• 34/10-52 S

  06/07/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted StatoilHydro Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 34/10-52 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 35/3-7 S

  01/07/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted VNG Norge (Operations) AS, formerly Endeavour Energy Norge AS, a drilling permit for wellbore 35/3-7 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Seismic survey started

  01/07/2009 Press release 43/2009: The seismic survey vessel Ocean Explorer started acquisition of seismic data north of Senja, on Troms II, at 2230 hours last night. There is little fishery activity in the area and the survey activity is proceeding as planned. Acquisition of seismic data in Vesterålen started two days ago, and is also going as planned so far. The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has commissioned the acquisition of seismic data on behalf of the Storting (Norwegian Parliament).

• 6507/3-6

  26/06/2009 Press Release 42/2009: Det norske oljeselskap ASA, operator of production licence 383, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 6507/3-6. The well was drilled 27 km south of the Norne field in the Norwegian Sea, and was dry.

• The NPD's seismic acquisition activity will start on 29 June

  25/06/2009 Press release 41/2009: Acquisition of 3D seismic data will start in Vesterålen (Nordland VII) with the vessel Geo Pacific. The acquisition activities in Troms II, to be carried out by the Ocean Explorer, will be delayed by a couple of days.

• 34/8-13 A and 34/8-13 S

  23/06/2009 Press Release 40/2009: StatoilHydro Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 120, has concluded the drilling of wildcat wells 34/8-13 A and 34/8-13 S. These wells, both of which proved oil, were drilled east of the Visund field in the North Sea.

• 6603/12-1

  19/06/2009 Press Release 39/2009: A/S Norske Shell, operator of production licence 326, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 6603/12-1. The well proved gas. The discovery is located 150 km northwest of the 6506/6-1 gas discovery (”Victoria”) in the northern Norwegian Sea. The well was drilled in 1376 metres of water, which is the greatest water depth of any discovery made on the Norwegian shelf to date.

• Improved notification system for seismic acquisition

  19/06/2009 A new notification system for seismic acquisition activity was put into operation on 19 June 2009.

• 17/12-4

  18/06/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted BG Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 17/12-4.

• 15/12-21 A

  18/06/2009 Press release 38/2009: Talisman Energy Norway AS has concluded drilling of the appraisal well 15/12-21 A. In May 2009 oil was encountered in Middle Jurassic and Upper Trias reservoir rocks in 15/12-21. The discovery, which is probably commercial, lies 16 kilometres north of the Varg field in the North Sea.

• The NPD will not award its IOR Prize for improved oil recovery for 2008

  17/06/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) did not identify any candidates worthy of receiving the IOR prize for 2008. The IOR prize is awarded to fields, companies or individuals that exhibit the courage, willingness and ability to improve oil recovery beyond the statutory expectations.

• expands the buy-out scheme for fishermen

  16/06/2009 Press release 36/2009: The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has decided to expand the buy-out scheme in connection with this summer's seismic data acquistion activity at Nordland VII and Troms II. The original scheme, which included regular use of lines and nets, is expanded to also include Danish seine and hand-lines. The buy-out scheme includes active fishermen who have delivered catches from the seismic acquistion areas in question on Nordland VII and Troms II from 28 June to 10 August.

• NPD's Fact-pages and Factmaps - new releases June 2009

  15/06/2009 Version 2 of the Fact-pages are now available in Beta version. The Factmaps are also updated with more information.

• April 2009

  12/06/2009 Press release 35/2009: The average daily production was about 1 989 000 barrels of oil, about 288 000 barrels of NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and about 83 000 barrels of condensate, in total of 2 361 000 barrels liquid.

• 6407/2-5 S

  11/06/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted StatoilHydro Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 6407/2-5 S, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6506/12-12 S

  11/06/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted StatoilHydro Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 6506/12-12 S, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6407/2-4

  11/06/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Det norske oljeselskap ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 6407/2-4, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 15/9-F-10

  11/06/2009 Press Release 34/2009: StatoilHydro Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 046, has concluded the drilling of observation well 15/9-F-10, which also had an exploration target. The well, which was dry, was diagonally/horizontally drilled to an exploration target about seven kilometres northeast of the Sleipner A facility in the North Sea.

• 6407/8-5 S & 6407/8-5 A

  11/06/2009 Press Release 33/2009: StatoilHydro Petroleum AS has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 6407/8-5 S and appraisal well 6407/8-5 A. The wells are located 20 km northeast of the Njord field and 10 km west of the Draugen field in the Norwegian Sea, and both yielded positive results.

• Emissions/discharges from the oil and gas industry in 2008

  10/06/2009 Press release 32/2009: There was a reduction in the petroleum industry's discharges of environmentally harmful chemicals to sea in 2008. Emissions of volatile hydrocarbons were also reduced, while carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions were somewhat higher. This is primarily due to a new calculation model for emissions from flaring. The number of acute spills has stabilized at a level that is still too high.

• 8/10-3

  08/06/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS a drilling permit for well bore 8/10-3.

• 6407/8-5 A

  08/06/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted StatoilHydro Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 6407/8-5 A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Norwegian shelf - 1st quarter 2009

  28/05/2009 Press Release 31/2009The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's report for the first quarter of 2009 provides an overview of oil and gas production, new discoveries, new development plans and drilling activity.

• 6407/6-7 S

  28/05/2009 Press Release 30/2009: StatoilHydro Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 312, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 6407/6-7 S. The well, which proved gas, is located seven kilometres south of the Mikkel field in the Norwegian Sea.

• 30/5-3 A

  28/05/2009 Press Release 29/2009: StatoilHydro Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 309, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 30/5-3 A, which proved small amounts of gas. The well is located 7.5 km north-west of the Oseberg C platform in the North Sea.

• 6507/3-7

  25/05/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted StatoilHydro Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 6507/3-7, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6507/3-6

  25/05/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has awarded a drilling permit to Det norske oljeselskap ASA for wellbore 6507/3-6, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 25/8-16 S and 25/8-16 A

  22/05/2009 Press Release 28/2009: ExxonMobil Exploration & Production Norway AS (ExxonMobil), operator of production licence 027 D, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 25/8-16 S and appraisal well 25/8-16 A. Det norske oljeselskap ASA (Det norske) carried out the drilling operations on behalf of ExxonMobil. The wells are located approximately 6 kilometres southeast of the Jotun field in the North Sea.

• 35/12-2

  20/05/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Wintershall Norge ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 35/12-2, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 30/11-7 A

  20/05/2009 Press Release 27/2009 StatoilHydro Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 035 B, has finished the drilling of appraisal well 30/11-7 A on the gas/condensate discovery 30/11-7, which was proven during the winter of 2009. The discovery was made in Middle Jurassic reservoir rocks (lower parts of the Brent Group), and is located approximately 10 kilometres north-east of the Frigg field in the North Sea.

• 15/12-21

  18/05/2009 Press Release 26/2009 Talisman Energy Norge AS, operator of production licence 038, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 15/12-21. The well, which proved oil, is located 16 km north of the Varg field and 15 km south of the Sleipner Øst field in the North Sea.

• 16/2-5

  13/05/2009 Press Release 25/2009 StatoilHydro Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 265, is concluding the drilling of wildcat well 16/2-5. The well, which proved oil and gas, is located about 35 km east of the Gudrun field and approx. 30 km south of the Grane field in the North Sea.

• March 2009

  09/05/2009 Press release 24/2009: The average daily production was about 2 149 000 barrels of oil, about 300 000 barrels of NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and about 89 000 barrels of condensate, in total of 2 538 000 barrels liquid.

• 25/10-9

  05/05/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for wellbore 25/10-9, cf. Section 8 of the resource regulations.

• 6407/8-5 S

  04/05/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted StatoilHydro Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 6407/8-5 S, cf. Section 8 of the resource regulations.

• 30/3-10 S

  30/04/2009 Press Release 23/2009: StatoilHydro Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 052, has concluded drilling of the combined wildcat and appraisal well 30/3-10 S on the 30/3-9 discovery in the North Sea. The results were disappointing.

• Regulatory seminar on seismic

  29/04/2009 On Wednesday, 20 May, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) is inviting representatives of licensees and seismic companies to attend a seminar on regulations, procedures and good coexistence in connection with seismic data acquisition on the Norwegian continental shelf.

• 35/2-2

  27/04/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted StatoilHydro Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 35/2-2, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 30/5-3 S

  23/04/2009 Press release 22/2009 StatoilHydro Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 309, has completed drilling of wildcat well 30/5-3 S. The well, which has proven gas, is located seven kilometres northwest of the Oseberg C facility in the North Sea.

• 30/5-3 A

  17/04/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted StatoilHydro Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 30/5-3 A, cf. the Resource Management Regulations Section 8.

• February 2009

  16/04/2009 Press release 21/2009: The average daily production was about 2 167 000 barrels of oil, about 306 000 barrels of NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and about 93 000 barrels of condensate, in total of 2 566 000 barrels liquid.

• 2/5-14 S

  02/04/2009 Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 006 C, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 2/5-14 S. The dry well is located just west of the 2/5-3 Sørøst Tor oil discovery in the North Sea.

• 6407/6-7 S

  02/04/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted StatoilHydro a drilling permit for wellbore 6407/6-7 S in the Norwegian Sea.

• 15/6-10

  01/04/2009 Press release 19/2009 ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Norway AS has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 15/6-10. Det norske oljeselskap ASA (Det norske) carried out the drilling operations on behalf of ExxonMobil. The well, which proved gas/condensate, is located 30 kilometres north of the Sleipner Field in the North Sea.

• 30/11-7 A

  01/04/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted StatoilHydro Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 30/11-7 A, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 35/6-2 S

  31/03/2009 Press release 18/2009  StatoilHydro Petroleum AS has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 35/6-2 S. The dry well is located 18 kilometres north of the Gjøa field in the North Sea and 60 kilometres west of Florø.

• 34/7-34 and 34/7-34 A

  25/03/2009 Press release 17/2009 StatoilHydro Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 089, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 34/7-34 and appraisal well 34/7-34 A. The wells are located 3 km south of the Snorre field in the North Sea, and both wells proved oil.

• 34/8-13 A and 34/8-13 S

  23/03/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted StatoilHydro ASA a drilling permit for wellbores 34/8-13 A and 34/8-13 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 25/8-16 S

  23/03/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted ExxonMobil Exploration & Production Norway AS a drilling permit for wellbore 25/8-16 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 34/7-34 A

  18/03/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted StatoilHydro ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 34/7-34 A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6705/10-1

  16/03/2009 Press Release 16/2009:StatoilHydro Petroleum AS is concluding the drilling of wildcat well 6705/10-1 in the Norwegian Sea. The well, which proved gas, is located 345 km north-west of Sandnessjøen.

• January 2009

  11/03/2009 Press release 15/2009: The average daily production was about 2 108 000 barrels of oil, about 266 000 barrels of NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and about 87 000 barrels of condensate, in total of 2 461 000 barrels liquid.

• 30/9-22

  09/03/2009 Press Release 14/2009: StatoilHydro Petroleum ASA, operator of production licence 104, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 30/9-22. The well is located about 11 km southwest of the Oseberg Sør platform in the North Sea.

• 2/1-13 S

  24/02/2009 Press release 13/2009:Talisman Energy Norge AS, operator of production licence 299, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 2/1-13 S located 13 km south of the Gyda field in the North Sea.

• Historic course starts

  23/02/2009 23 february marks the beginning of the first course for fishery experts used in connection with acquisition of seismic data on the Norwegian shelf. This makes the 26 participants at the first course being held in Bergen a little part of history themselves.

• The IOR award – nominate candidates by 1 March

  19/02/2009 The final deadline for nominating candidates for the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's 2008 award for improved oil recovery is 1 March.

• 34/7-34

  16/02/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted StatoilHydro ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 34/7-34, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• New courses for fishery experts on seismic vessels

  09/02/2009 The response to the course offered for fishery experts on seismic vessels has been overwhelming and the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) and the Directorate of Fisheries are scheduling more courses than originally planned.

• 34/8-14 C and 34/8-14 D

  06/02/2009 Press release 12/2009: StatoilHydro ASA, operator of production licence 120, has concluded the drilling of appraisal well 34/8-14 C, and is in the process of concluding appraisal well 34/8-14 D on the 34/8-14 S discovery (called Pan/Pandora) just south of the Visund field in the North Sea.

• 2/1-14 S

  05/02/2009 Press release 11/2009: Talisman Energy Norge AS, operator of production licence 019 B, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 2/1-14 S, located four kilometres east of the Gyda facility in the North Sea. The well was drilled from the Gyda facility as a sidetrack from a development well.

• 30/11-7

  05/02/2009 Press release 10/2009: As operator of production licence 035, StatoilHydro Petroleum AS has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 30/11-7, located about 10 km northeast of the Frigg field.

• December 2008

  04/02/2009 Press release 9/2009: The average daily production was about 2 198 000 barrels of oil, about 273 000 barrels of NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and about 89 000 barrels of condensate, a total of 2 561 000 barrels of liquid.

• 30/3-10 S

  03/02/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted StatoilHydro ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 30/3-10 S, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 30/8-4 S

  30/01/2009 Press release 8/2009: StatoilHydro Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 190, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 30/8-4 S. The well is located about 140 kilometres west of Bergen and about 7 kilometres south of the Tune facility in the Oseberg area.

• Norwegian Petroleum Directorate positive to APA

  29/01/2009 In a consultation submission to the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) concludes that the system of awards in predefined areas (APA) should continue.

• 6705/10-1

  29/01/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted StatoilHydro ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 6705/10-1, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 16/1-10

  28/01/2009 Press Release 7/2009: Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 338, is in the process of concluding the drilling of appraisal well 16/1-10 on the 16/1-8 discovery. The discovery was made in Jurassic reservoir rocks in the fall of 2007, and the size of the discovery was estimated to be between 10 - 30 million standard cubic metres (Sm3) of recoverable oil. The discovery is located about 15 km east of the 15/3-1 S Gudrun discovery in the North Sea.

• 30/5-3 S

  27/01/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted StatoilHydro Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 30/5-3 S, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6605/1-1

  23/01/2009 Press Release 06/2009: StatoilHydro ASA, operator of production licence 328, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 6605/1-1. The well is situated 355 kilometres west of Brønnøysund, and was dry.

• 16/2-5

  23/01/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has issued StatoilHydro ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 16/2-5, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Jan Mayen on the exploration map

  22/01/2009 On 22 January 2009, the authorities in Iceland will announce their first licensing round for oil and gas activities on the Jan Mayen Ridge, which lies between Norway and Iceland.

• 34/8-14 D

  21/01/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted StatoilHydro ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 34/8-14 D, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 15/6-10

  21/01/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted ExxonMobil Exploration & Production Norway AS a drilling permit for wellbore 15/6-10, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• New course popular with fishery experts

  16/01/2009 There has been a huge response to first course for fishery experts on seismic survey vessels. The course is organised by the NPD and the Directorate of Fisheries. 117 fishery experts have registered for the course.

• 30/9-22

  15/01/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted StatoilHydro Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 30/9-22, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Environmental targets offshore should include radioactivity

  15/01/2009 Radioactivity should be included in the goal of zero discharges of oil and environmentally hazardous substances to sea from the petroleum activities. Measures should be considered to prevent discharges of produced water and cuttings/drilling fluid from certain oil and gas fields, but no new general requirements should be introduced.

• Candidates for the 2008 IOR award

  14/01/2009 Do you know someone who deserves to receive the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's 2008 award for improved oil recovery – the IOR award?

• 6608/10-12 and 12 A

  13/01/2009 Press release 5/2009:StatoilHydro ASA, operator of production licence 128, has concluded wildcat well 6608/10-12 and is in the process of concluding appraisal well 6608/10-12 A. Both wells encountered oil in the Åre formation.

• 2/5-13

  13/01/2009 Press release 4/2009:StatoilHydro Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 296, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 2/5-13, 25 kilometres north-east of the Ekofisk field in the North Sea. The well was dry.

• 7223/5-1

  12/01/2009 Press release 3/2009: StatoilHydro Petroleum AS has concluded the drilling of appraisal well 223/5-1 of 7222/6-1 S (Obesum) oil/gas discovery. The result is disappointing.

• November 2008

  09/01/2009 Press release 2/2009: The average daily production was about 2 185 000 barrels of oil, about 286 000 barrels of NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and about 91 000 barrels of condensate, a total of 2 561 000 barrels of liquid.

• The shelf in 2008 - Petroleum production

  09/01/2009 A total of 242.2 million marketable standard cubic metres of oil equivalents (Sm³ o.e.) were produced in 2008. This is 21.8 million Sm³ o.e. less than in the record year 2004 and a small increase from 2007.

• The shelf in 2008

  08/01/2009 Press release 1/2009

• The shelf in 2008 - Seismic acquisition in Nordland VII and Troms II

  08/01/2009 In 2008, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) acquired approximately 12 000 kilometres of 2D seismic data and 700 square kilometres of 3D seismic data in the Nordland VII and Troms II areas. The acquisition of seismic data started in the summer of 2007 and will be concluded in the summer of 2009. This activity is carried out on assignment from the Norwegian Government.

• The shelf in 2008 - Environment

  08/01/2009 Emissions and discharges from the petroleum activities largely follow production volumes. Increased emissions and discharges occur as a consequence of longer distances to the market, tail production and extended field lifetime.

• The shelf in 2008 - Coexistence

  08/01/2009 During the last couple of years we have seen a growing level of conflict between seismic acquisition activities and the fishery industry. This is largely due to an increase in seismic data acquisition as a consequence of a generally higher level of petroleum activity.

• The shelf in 2008 - New players

  08/01/2009 Eight new companies were pre-qualified as licensees or operators on the Norwegian shelf in 2008. An additional 15 companies are currently being evaluated.

• The shelf in 2008 - Developments

  08/01/2009 During 2008, the authorities approved plans for development and operation (PDOs) for Yttergryta and Morvin in the Norwegian Sea. In 2009, as many as ten new development plans may be submitted to the authorities for approval.

• The shelf in 2008 - Investments

  08/01/2009 The high price of oil in 2008 led to a considerable increase in both activity and cost levels on the Norwegian shelf. Investments, including investments in exploration activities, showed a continued growth in relation to previous years. The NPD’s preliminary estimate is in excess of 130 bill. NOK.

• The shelf in 2008 - exploration activity

  08/01/2009 56 exploration wells were spudded on the Norwegian continental shelf in 2008. This is a record high, and an increase of 24 exploration wells compared with 2007. 25 new discoveries were made in 2008. Of the 56 exploration wells, 42 were wildcat wells and 14 were appraisal wells. 49 exploration wells were completed.

• The shelf in 2008 - Resource accounts

  08/01/2009 There is no significant change in the in the overall estimate for petroleum resources on the Norwegian shelf as of 31 December 2008. The estimate is 13 billion standard cubic metres of oil equivalents (Sm³ o.e.).

• Press conference - the shelf in 2008

  06/01/2009 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate will hold a press conference on the shelf in 2008 at 09.00 hours on 8 January 2009. The press conference will take place in the NPD's offices in Stavanger.

• Specialist in conflict resolution

  12/12/2008 Seismic survey ships and fishing vessels may operate in the same waters but have no need to create a lot of racket for that reason, says Bjørn Nornes. He is the most experienced fishery expert on the NCS.

• October 2008

  10/12/2008 Press release 66/2008: The average daily production was about 2 179 000 barrels of oil, about 270 000 barrels of NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and about 62 000 barrels of condensate, a total of 2 511 000 barrels of liquid.

• NPD to participate in the Climate Cure

  05/12/2008 The NPD (Norwegian Petroleum Directorate) is participating in Climate Cure 2020 (Klimakur 2020) – a process aimed at showing what Norway can do to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 15-17 million tonnes by 2020.

• 7223/5-1

  05/12/2008 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has issued a drilling permit to StatoilHydro Petroleum AS for wellbore 7223/5-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7125/4-2

  05/12/2008 Press release 65/2008: StatoilHydro Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 393, has concluded the drilling of appraisal well 7125/4-2 on the 7125/4-1 (Nucula) oil/gas discovery.

• 34/8-14 C

  03/12/2008 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has issued a drilling permit to StatoilHydro ASA for wellbore 34/8-14 C, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 34/8-14 A

  03/12/2008 Press Release 64/2008:StatoilHydro ASA, operator of production licences 120 and 120 B, has concluded the drilling of appraisal well 34/8-14 A on the 34/8-14 S (”Pan/Pandora”) discovery, due south of the Visund field in the North Sea.

• Working on the management plan for the Norwegian Sea

  03/12/2008 A comprehensive management plan will be a good tool for sustainable management of the Norwegian Sea in the future. The Ministry of the Environment plans to submit a White Paper on this topic in the spring of 2009.

• 6603/12-1

  01/12/2008 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has issued A/S Norske Shell a drilling permit for wellbore 6603/12-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 35/6-1S

  01/12/2008 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted StatoilHydro ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 35/6-1S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6605/1-1

  01/12/2008 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has issued a drilling permit to StatoilHydro Petroleum AS for wellbore 6605/1-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6507/6-3

  21/11/2008 Press Release 63/2008: StatoilHydro ASA, operator of production licence 212 C, is currently concluding the drilling of wildcat well 6507/6-3. The well is located about 15 km southeast of the Skarv field in the Norwegian Sea.

• 33/9-21 S

  21/11/2008 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Revus Energy ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 33/9-21 S, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6707/10-2 A

  20/11/2008 Press release 62/2008: StatoilHydro ASA, operator of production licence 218, is currently concluding the drilling of wildcat well 6707/10-2 A. The well is located southeast of the 6707/10-1 gas discovery (Luva) and 280 kilometres northwest of Sandnessjøen.

• IEA (International Energy Agency) releases its annual perspective survey, World Energy Outlook 2008

  18/11/2008 One of the conclusions is that falling oil production from the world's large oil fields is accelerating because of a lack of adequate measures.

• September 2008

  13/11/2008 Press release 61/2008: The average daily production was about 2 003 000 barrels of oil, about 165 000 barrels of NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and about 54 000 barrels of condensate, a total of 2 222 000 barrels of liquid.

• 6506/9-1

  12/11/2008 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Total E&P Norge a drilling permit for wellbore 6506/9-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Regulations.

• More focus on improved oil recovery

  12/11/2008 Oil production from the Norwegian shelf is declining – while demand continues to grow in global oil markets. We must extract more oil from the fields in operation to offset this trend.

• Spring Energy wants to go exploring

  07/11/2008 Bente Flakstad Vold, Vegard Gunleiksrud and their colleagues in Spring Energy have been working intensively to complete their applications for the 20th licensing round.

• 7125/4-2

  03/11/2008 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted StatoilHydro Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 7125/4-2, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Regulations.

• 7222/11-1

  31/10/2008 Press release 60/2008:StatoilHydro Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 228, has concluded wildcat well 7222/11-1. The well is located 80 km northeast of the Snøhvit Field and 160 kilometres northwest of Hammerfest.

• 2/1-13 S

  30/10/2008 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Talisman Energy Norge AS a drilling permit for well 2/1-13 S in the North Sea.

• 31/4-A-01 AT2

  23/10/2008 Press release 59/2008: StatoilHydro ASA, operator of production licence 055, has concluded the drilling of development well 31/4-A-01 AT2 on the Brage field in the North Sea.

• 3/7-7

  23/10/2008 Press release 58/2008: DONG E&P Norge AS, operator of production license 289, has completed drilling of exploration well 3/7-7. The well is located four km east of the Trym field in the southern part of the North Sea, near the border to the Danish sector.

• 6407/7-8 A

  23/10/2008 Press release 57/2008: StatoilHydro Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 107, has concluded the drilling of appraisal well 6407/7-8 A on the gas/condensate discovery 6407/7-8. The appraisal well was drilled as a sidetrack to the discovery well 6407/7-8, and is located about 16 kilometres north of the Njord field in the Norwegian Sea.

• 34/8-14 S

  22/10/2008 Press release 56/2008: StatoilHydro ASA, operator of production licences 120 and 120B, is concluding the drilling of wildcat well 34/8-14 S. The well is located just south of the Visund field, and proved gas and oil in the upper sections of the Brent group.

• 6707/10-2 S

  16/10/2008 Press Release 55/2008: StatoilHydro ASA, operator of production licence 218, has concluded drilling of wildcat well 6707/10-2 S. The well is located just south-east of the 6707/10-1 (”Luva”) gas discovery in the Norwegian Sea and 280 kilometres west of Sandnessjøen.

• August 2008

  10/10/2008 Press release 54/2008: The average daily production was about 1 993 000 barrels of oil, about 250 000 barrels of NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and about 64 000 barrels of condensate, a total of 2 306 000 barrels of liquid.

• 15/5-1 Dagny

  10/10/2008 Press Release 53/2008: StatoilHydro ASA, operator of production licence 048, is concluding work on appraisal wells 15/5-7 A and 15/5-7 AT2 (technical sidetrack) on the 15/5-1 Dagny discovery, which is located about 10 km northwest of the Sleipner Vest field in the North Sea.

• Acquisition of 3D seismic data in the summer of 2009

  09/10/2008 The Government has proposed an allocation of NOK 200 million for the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's geological mapping activities in Nordland VII and Troms II in 2009. The conclusion of the three-year mapping program will provide new information about the resources in the area, and improve the decision basis for the updated comprehensive management plan in 2010.

• 34/7-33

  08/10/2008 Press release 52/2008: StatoilHydro Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 089, is in the process of concluding drilling on wildcat well 34/7-33, which was dry. The well is located 4.5 km from the Tordis field and 7 km from the Vigdis field.

• Seismic acquisition on the Norwegian shelf – the NPD's role in the process

  06/10/2008 Permission to carry out surveys on the Norwegian continental shelf can be granted in accordance with an exploration permit or within a production licence, cf. Sections 2-1 and 3-3 of the Petroleum Act.

• 34/3-1 A

  01/10/2008 Press Release 51/2008: BG Norge AS, operator of production licence 373 S, is currently concluding its drilling of appraisal well 34/3-1 A on the 34/3-1 S oil discovery. The well is located 45 km north-east of the Snorre field in the northern part of the North Sea.

• The NPD's acquisition of seismic data completed on 14 September

  15/09/2008 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's 2008 acquisition of seismic data outside Lofoten, Vesterålen and Troms has now been completed.  The 2D seismic acquisition, which got underway on 25 May, was completed at midnight on 14 September, while the 3D seismic acquisition was carried out during the period from 3-31 July.

• 6407/7-8

  12/09/2008 Press release 50/2008: StatoilHydro Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 107, is now concluding the drilling of wildcat well 6407/7-8. The well is located about 16 km north of the Njord field in the Norwegian Sea, and proved gas/condensate.

• 2/5-13

  11/09/2008 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted a drilling permit to StatoilHydro Petroleum AS for wellbore 2/5-13

• July 2008

  11/09/2008 Press release 49/2008: The average daily production was about 2 227 000 barrels of oil, about 301 000 barrels of NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and about 75 000 barrels of condensate, a total of 2 603 000 barrels of liquid.

• Seismic survey of potential carbondioxide storage site

  05/09/2008 Press release 48/2008: A seismic survey of the subsurface has been initiated at the Troll field in the North Sea to determine whether the site is suitable for storage of large volumes of carbon dioxide (CO2) from carbon capture facilities at the industrial plants at Mongstad and Kårstø.

• 15/5-7 A

  05/09/2008 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted a drilling permit to StatoilHydro ASA for wellbore 15/5-7 A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Regulations.

• Recovering from a problem

  29/08/2008 Plans to build a gas-fired power station at the Mongstad refinery in western Norway were given the go-ahead in October. This scheme includes the world’s first full-scale carbon dioxide capture plant, due to be fully opera­tional by 2014 with partial government funding. Although no decision has yet been taken, the captured carbon dioxide could help to improve offshore oil recovery.

• The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate adheres to the law

  29/08/2008 This summer, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has acquired seismic data in the areas outside of Lofoten and Vesterålen. This acquisition of seismic data is in line with the regulations and takes place in accordance with a resolution by the Storting (Norwegian Parliament).

• 3/7-7

  27/08/2008 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted a drilling permit for wellbore 3/7-7 to Dong E&P Norge AS.

• 15/5-7

  25/08/2008 Press release 47/2008: StatoilHydro ASA, as the operator of production licence 048, is in the process of completing appraisal well 15/5-7 on 15/5-1 Dagny. In 1978, well 15/5-1 proved gas and condensate in the Dagny discovery in strata from the Middle Jurassic, with recoverable gas and condensate volumes of 5.19 billion Sm3 and 1.67 million Sm3, respectively. The Dagny discovery is about 10 km northwest of Sleipner Vest in the North Sea.

• 6706/12-1

  25/08/2008 Press release 46/2008: StatoilHydro Petroleum AS, operator for production licence 218, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 6706/12-1. The well is located just west of the 6707/10-1 Luva gas discovery in the Norwegian Sea and approximately 290 kilometres west of Sandnessjøen.

• 7224/6-1

  22/08/2008 Press release 45/2008: StatoilHydro Petroleum AS, operator for production licence 394, has completed drilling of wildcat well 7224/6-1. The well is located approximately 160 kilometres north of Nordkapp.

• June 2008

  20/08/2008 Press release 44/2008: The average daily production was about 1 941 000 barrels of oil, about 271 000 barrels of NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and about 61 000 barrels of condensate, a total of 2 273 000 barrels of liquid.

• 1/3-11 and 1/3-11 T2

  20/08/2008 Press release 43/2008: DONG E&P Norge, operator of production licence 274, has completed drilling of wildcat well 1/3-11 and sidetrack 1/3-11 T2.The wells are located 10 kilometres south of the discovery 1/3-6 (“Oselvar”) in the southern part of the North Sea.

• 30/2-4 S

  18/08/2008 Press release 42/2008: StatoilHydro ASA, operator of production licence 051, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 30/2-4 S, located near the Huldra field in the North Sea.

• 30/11-7

  15/08/2008 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted StatoilHydro Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 30/11-7, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Regulations.

• Signing of Russo-Norwegian cooperation agreement

  11/08/2008 At Wednesday 6 August the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) and the Russian Federal Agency of Mineral Resources (Rosnedra), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

• 34/3-1 S

  11/08/2008 Press release 41/2008: BG Norge AS, operator of production license 373 S, is completing exploration well 34/3-1 S in the North Sea. The well, located north-east of the Snorre field in the northern North Sea, proved an oil accumulation in a reservoir of Jurassic age.

• 6608/11-6

  07/08/2008 Press release 40/2008: StatoilHydro ASA, operator of Production License 128, has completed drilling of wildcat well 6608/11-6. The well was dry.

• Acquisition of 3D seismic data completed

  01/08/2008 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s acquisition of 3D seismic data in the Troms II area was completed on 31 July as planned.

• May 2008

  17/07/2008 Press release 39/2008: The average daily production was about 2 177 000 barrels of oil, about 304 000 barrels of NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and about 70 000 barrels of condensate, a total of 2 550 000 barrels of liquid.

• 6608/11-6

  04/07/2008 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has issued a drilling permit to StatoilHydro ASA for wellbore 6608/11-6, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6605/8-2

  04/07/2008 Press release 38/2008: StatoilHydro Petroleum  AS, operator of production licence 283, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 6605/8-2. The well, which was dry, lies 320 kilometres west of Sandnessjøen.

• 2/9-4

  04/07/2008 Press release 37/2008: ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS, operator of production licence 273, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 2/9-4. The well, which was dry, lies 25 kilometres east of the Valhall field.

• 7226/2-1

  04/07/2008 Press Release 36/2008: StatoilHydro ASA, operator of production licence 395, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 7226/2-1.  The well is situated 200 km north of the North Cape, and gas was proven.

• Acquisition of 3D seismic data underway

  03/07/2008 The seismic vessel Atlantic Explorer has started the acquisition of 3D seismic data in Troms II.  The preparation of the equipment was quickly completed and the vessel therefore got started at midnight, a few hours earlier ahead of schedule. The acquisition program will last until 31 July.

• 16/1-10

  03/07/2008 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has issued a drilling permit to Lundin Norway AS for wellbore 16/1-10, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 32/2-1

  02/07/2008 Press Release 35/2008: Talisman Energy Norge AS, operator av production licence 369, has concluded drilling of wildcat well 32/2-1.  The well, which was dry, is situated about 20 km east of the Troll field in the North Sea.

• 6706/12-1

  30/06/2008 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has issued StatoilHydro ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 6706/12-1, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• NPD's 3D seismic to start at the beginning of July and conclude on 31 July

  27/06/2008 The NPD's acquisition of 3D seismic in Troms II will start at the beginning of July. The seismic data acquisition in the area was originally scheduled to start on 24 June, but was postponed due to a fire in the engine room on board the seismic vessel Atlantic Explorer, which was to carry out the acquisition of seismic data.

• 15/12-20 S

  26/06/2008 Press Release 34/2008: Talisman Energy Norge AS, operator of production licence 038, is in the process of concluding drilling of wildcat well 15/12-20 S. The well is located 0.5 km west of the Varg field in the North Sea.

• 7224/6-1

  25/06/2008 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has issued a drilling permit to StatoilHydro Petroleum AS for wellbore 7224/6-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 30/9-21

  25/06/2008 Press Release 33/2008:  StatoilHydro ASA, operator of Production Licence PL104, has completed drilling of wildcat well 30/9-21 A in the Oseberg South area.

• 6407/7-8

  20/06/2008 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has issued a drilling permit to StatoilHydro Petroleum AS for wellbore 6407/7-8, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6407/8-4 A

  16/06/2008 Press Release 32/2008:StatoilHydro Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 348, is currently concluding the drilling of wildcat well 6407/8-4 A. The well is located 30 kilometres north-east of the Njord field and 9 kilometres north-west of the Draugen field in the Norwegian Sea.

• 15/5-7

  13/06/2008 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Statoil ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 15/5-7, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Regulations.

• April 2008

  11/06/2008 Press release 31/2008: The average daily production was about 2 034 000 barrels of oil, about 278 000 barrels of NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and about 77 000 barrels of condensate, a total of 2 390 000 barrels of liquid.

• 32/2-1

  09/06/2008 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) hereby grants Talisman Energy Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 32/2-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6407/8-4 S

  21/05/2008 Press release 30/2008: StatoilHydro Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 348, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 6407/8-4 S. The well proved gas in sandstone from the middle Jurassic. The well is located 30 kilometres north-east of the Njord field and 9 kilometres northwest of the Draugen field in the Norwegian Sea.

• Seismic data acquisition postponed for a few days

  20/05/2008 The NPD's seismic data acquisition has been postponed for at least a few days due to technical problems with the seismic equipment. An engineer will be taken to the BOS Atlantic to examine the equipment.

• 7123/4

  19/05/2008 Press release 29/2008: StatoilHydro ASA, the operator of production licence 110 C, has concluded the drilling of the appraisal wells 7123/4-1 S and 7123/4-1 A in the 7122/6-1 Tornerose discovery in the Barents Sea. The discovery is located about 110 kilometres northwest of Hammerfest.

• 15/12-19

  14/05/2008 Press release 27/2008:BG Norge AS, operator of production license PL292, is completing exploration well 15/12-19 in the North Sea. The well, located south of the Varg field, proved a gas and oil accumulation in reservoirs of Jurassic (Sleipner fm.) and Triassic (Skagerrak fm.) age.

• 30/9-21 S

  14/05/2008 Press release 26/2008: StatoilHydro ASA, operator of production licence PL104, has concluded drilling of exploration well 30/9-21 S in the Oseberg area, about 7 km west of the Oseberg Sør platform.  The result of the well indicates a commercial discovery in this area, in close proximity to existing fields.

• March 2008

  09/05/2008 Press release 25/2008: The average daily production was about 2 140 000 barrels of oil, about 301 000 barrels of NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and about 69 000 barrels of condensate, in total of 2 510 000 barrels liquid.

• 15/12-20 S

  08/05/2008 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Talisman Energy Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 15/12-20 S in the North Sea.

• 6507/3-5 S

  08/05/2008 Press release 24/2008: StatoilHydro ASA, operator of production licence 159 B, has concluded drilling of well 6507/3-5 S. The well is an exploration extension of a production well on the Alve field. It is located about 16 km southwest of the Norne field.

• New members of NPD management

  06/05/2008 Three new directors have joined Bente Nyland in the NPD’s management. At the same time five directors have rotated out of management.

• 7/1-2 S

  30/04/2008 Press release 22/2008StatoilHydro, operator of production licence 271 and 302, has concluded the drilling of exploration well 7/1-2 S, on the Yoda Prospect.

• Lack of rigs a bottleneck

  28/04/2008 A tight rig market curbs increased activities on the Norwegian shelf beyond the 14 exploration wells spudded this year. The result is six small or medium-sized discoveries.

• 34/12-1

  24/04/2008 Press release 21/2008:Eni Norge AS, as the operator of production licence 293, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 34/12-1. The well was drilled in the Viking graben, 30 km north-east of the Kvitebjørn field in the North Sea.

• 16/1-9

  16/04/2008 Press Release 20/2008:Noil Energy ASA, operator of production licence 001 B, has concluded drilling of wildcat well 16/1-9. The well is located about 20 km north-east of the 15/3-1 S Gudrun discovery in the  North Sea.

• 6507/11-9

  14/04/2008 Press Release 19/2008:StatoilHydro ASA, operator of production licence 263, has concluded drilling of wildcat well 6507/11-9. The well is situated about five kilometres north-west of Midgard, which is part of the Åsgard field in the Norwegian Sea.

• 1/3-11

  10/04/2008 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Dong E&P Norge AS a drilling permit for well 1/3-11 in the North Sea.

• 6407/8-4 S

  10/04/2008 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted StatoilHydro Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 6407/8-4 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations

• 6407/8-4 A

  10/04/2008 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted StatoilHydro Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 6407/8-4 A, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations

• 6605/8-2

  10/04/2008 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted StatoilHydro Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 6605/8-2, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations

• Information meetings on this summer's seismic survey activity

  10/04/2008 During the course of this week and next week, representatives from the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate will hold information meetings in Vesterålen, Lofoten and on Senja regarding this summer's seismic data acquisition off Lofoten and Vesterålen.

• February 2008

  08/04/2008 Press release 18/2008: The average daily production was about 2 095 000 barrels of oil, about 294 000 barrels of NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and about 81 000 barrels of condensate, in total of 2 469 000 barrels liquid. 

• NPD seismic survey activity – summer 2008

  03/04/2008 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) will commence acquisition of 2D seismic data in Nordland VII and in Troms II outside of Lofoten and Vesterålen around 15 May.

• February 2001

  26/03/2008 Press release no. 15/2001 The petroleum production in February was 18,7 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) - oil production approximately 13,6 million Sm3 o.e. , marketable gas approximately 3,8 million Sm3 o.e. and 1,3 million Sm3 o.e. NGL and condensate.

• January 2008

  11/03/2008 Press release 17/2008: The average daily production was about 2 160 000 barrels of oil, about 302 000 barrels of NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and about 69 000 barrels of condensate, in total of 2 531 000 barrels liquid.

• 6507/11-9

  11/03/2008 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted StatoilHydro Petroleum AS a drilling permit for wellbore 6507/11-9, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 7222/6-1 S

  07/03/2008 Press release 16/2008:StatoilHydro Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 228, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 7222/6-1 S.

• 2/9-4

  07/03/2008 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS a drilling permit for well 2/9-4 in the North Sea.

• 7123/4-1 S

  07/03/2008 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted a drilling permit to StatoilHydro ASA for wellbore 7123/4-1 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 25/11-25 A

  06/03/2008 Press release 15/2008StatoilHydro Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 169, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 25/11-25 A. The well was located just to the southwest of the Grane Field, 160 kilometres west of Karmøy.

• 2/4-20

  21/02/2008 Press release 14/2008:ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS, operator of production licence 018, has completed the drilling of the HPHT (high pressure, high temperature) wildcat well 2/4-20. The well is located 8 kilometres north of the Ekofisk field in the North Sea.

• 7/1-2

  20/02/2008 The drilling program for wellbore 7/1-2 applies to drilling of a wildcat well in production licence 271.

• 25/11-25 S

  20/02/2008 Press release 13/2008:StatoilHydro Petroleum AS, as the operator of production licence 169, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 25/11-25 S. The well is located just to the southwest of the Grane field in the North Sea.

• 7/4-2

  15/02/2008 Press Release 12/2008:Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 148, has concluded drilling of appraisal well 7/4-2 on the 7/7-2 discovery.

• 31/1-1

  12/02/2008 Press release 11/2008:Marathon Petroleum Norge AS, operator of production licence 311, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 31/1-1. The well is located west of the Troll field and 25 kilometres north-east of the Oseberg field in the North Sea.

• 1/3-10A

  08/02/2008 Press release 10/2008:DONG E&P Norge, operator of production license 274, has carried out drilling of appraisal well 1/3-10A at the 1/3-6 discovery (named ‘Oselvar’) in the southern part of the North Sea.

• December 2007

  06/02/2008 Press release 9/2008:The average daily production was about 2 168 000 barrels of oil, about 298 000 barrels of NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and about 67 000 barrels of condensate, in total of 2 532 000 barrels liquid.

• 6407/6-6

  31/01/2008 Press release 8/2008:StatoilHydro ASA, operator of production licence 312, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 6407/6-6 in the Norwegian Sea.

• 6507/2-4

  29/01/2008 Press release 7/2008:Eni Norge AS, operator of production licence 122, has concluded drilling of appraisal well 6507/2-4 on the 6507/2-2 discovery.

• 16/1-9

  18/01/2008 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Det Norske Oljeselskap (NOIL) ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 16/1-9, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Regulations.

• 5/12-19

  15/01/2008 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted BG Norge AS a drilling permit for well 15/12-19 in the North Sea.

• 35/11-B-23-H

  14/01/2008 Press release 6/2008:StatoilHydro Petroleum AS, operator of production licences 090 and 090D, has concluded drilling of a development well with an exploration target, well 35/11-B-23-H in the Fram area.  The well is located 10 km north of Troll.

• The Shelf in 2007

  14/01/2008 Press release 5/2008: Gas production has increased in 2007.  As expected, oil production is somewhat lower than in the previous year.  32 exploration wells were spudded in 2007, up from 26 in 2006. Twelve new discoveries were made, most of which appear to be fairly small.  The shelf is characterized by vigorous activity and continued growth in total investment costs. The Shelf in 2007 contains facts from the past year as well as forecasts for the upcoming five-year period.

• The shelf in 2007 – Environment

  14/01/2008 Emissions and discharges from the petroleum activities largely follow production volumes. Increased emissions and discharges occur as a consequence of longer distances to the market, tail production and extended field lifetime.

• The shelf in 2007 – Seismic

  14/01/2008 In 2007, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate collected 2617 kilometres of seismic data in the Nordland VII and Troms II areas. Data acquisition will continue in the summer of 2008.

• The shelf in 2007 - The resource accounts (preliminary figures as of 31 December 2007)

  14/01/2008 There is no significant change in the overall estimate for petroleum resources on the Norwegian shelf as of 31 December 2007. The estimate is 13 billion Sm3 o.e. The accounts show relatively good growth from exploration activity and an increase in gross reserves.

• The shelf in 2007 - Exploration

  14/01/2008 32 exploration wells were spudded in 2007, of which 20 were wildcat wells and 12 were appraisal wells. 33 exploration wells have been completed. In 2006 the NPD expected around 30 exploration wells to be spudded. The NPD believes that the high exploration activity will continue in 2008.

• The shelf in 2007 - New players

  14/01/2008 A total of 13 new companies were pre-qualified as licensees or operators on the Norwegian shelf in 2007.  14 companies are currently being considered.

• The shelf in 2007 - Developments

  14/01/2008 During the course of 2007, 8 plans for development and operation (PDO) were approved for 9 new deposits.  Around 10 PDOs are expected to be submitted to the authorities in 2008.

• The shelf in 2007 – Investments

  14/01/2008 The activity level on the Norwegian shelf is high.  Higher oil prices have led to significant increases in both activity and cost levels.  Continued growth in total investment costs is expected.

• The shelf in 2007 - Petroleum production

  14/01/2008 A total of 237.8 million standard cubic metres (Sm³) marketable oil equivalents (o.e.) were produced in 2007.  This is 26.2 million Sm³ o.e. less than in the record year 2004.

• November 2007

  08/01/2008 Press release 3/2008: The average daily production was about 2 212 000 barrels of oil, about 316 000 barrels of NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and about 75 000 barrels of condensate, in total of 2 604 000 barrels liquid.

• Weak rocks demand strong solutions

  08/01/2008 Personnel from three North Sea fields were flown ashore this autumn following forecasts of high waves and hurricane winds. That reflects fears aroused by seabed subsidence in the wake of oil and gas production.

• Area of concern

  06/01/2008 The NPD is keeping a close eye on the process of choosing a solution for Goliat. As the first Barents Sea oil project, the field could set a standard for further development in these waters.

• 1/3-10

  04/01/2008 Press release 1/2008: DONG E&P Norge, the operator of production licence 274, has carried out the drilling of appraisal well 1/3-10 at the 1/3-6 discovery (called ”Oselvar”) in the southern part of the North Sea. The well proved oil/condensate with associated gas.

• Bente Nyland named new director general

  21/12/2007 Today, the King in Council confirmed that acting director general Bente Nyland will be the new director general of the NPD. With Nyland, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate will have a geologist at the helm.

• Action needed to stem decline

  20/12/2007 Producing fields on the Norwegian continental shelf will remain very important for value creation by the petroleum industry for many years to come. But maintaining output is not a matter of course.

• In foreign hands

  20/12/2007 Norway’s domestic labour force is too small, but fabricator Aker Kvaerner Egersund south of Stavanger has solved the problem by going abroad for more workers.

• Searching for better times

  20/12/2007 Analyses by the NPD show that the amount spent by the oil industry to drill 23 exploration wells on the Norwegian continental shelf in 2006 bought 50 such operations a decade earlier, in 1997.

• Dependent on labour from abroad

  20/12/2007 Norway’s petroleum business could not have managed without immigrant labour, maintains Knut Aaneland, head of the oil and gas section at the Federation of Norwegian Industries.

• Piaf in brief

  20/12/2007

• Bit of a problem

  20/12/2007 Drilling efficiency on the Norwegian continental shelf has fallen sharply in recent years. The industry has failed to take adequate account of greater well complexity and risk, claims Morten Mauritzen at ExxonMobil.

• Get talking

  17/12/2007 Public discussion of the oil industry in Norway is far too limited, believes Åslaug Haga. In her first three months as petroleum and energy minister, she has done her best to liven up the debate.

• Taking a long view

  17/12/2007 China is set to become the world’s largest energy consumer over the next five years, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Chinese and Indian growth will make a strong contribution to boosting demand by about 50 per cent up to 2030.

• Licence to assess

  17/12/2007 Expectations are high ahead of the imminent conclusion to the awards in predefined areas (APA) process for 2007. For the NPD, three considerations are crucial in allocating licence interests among a record number of applicants: quality, quality and quality.

• Assistance with learning

  14/12/2007 Participants in the Petroleum Administration (Petrad) foundation's eight-week courses in Stavanger this autumn have taken new expertise home with them. We talked to three of the students.

• 24/12-5 S

  13/12/2007 Press release 47/2007:NOIL Energy ASA, operator of production licence 341, has concluded drilling of appraisal well 24/12-5 S. The well was drilled on the 24/12-3 S discovery in the central part of the North Sea.

• October 2007

  11/12/2007 Press release 46/2007: The average daily production was about 2 201 000 barrels of oil, about 297 000 barrels of NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and about 72 000 barrels of condensate, in total of 2 570 000 barrels liquid.

• 7120/8-4

  10/12/2007 Press Release 45/2007:StatoilHydro ASA has concluded drilling of wildcat well 7120/8-4.

• Exploration activity on the rise in 2007

  07/12/2007 At the end of November, 31 exploration wells had been spudded on the Norwegian shelf.  In comparison, only 26 exploration wells were spudded in all of 2006.  The explanation for this increase lies in better access to exploration rigs.

• Cooperating with the USGS

  06/12/2007 This week, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has been visited by geologists from the US Geological Survey (USGS) for the purpose of discussing methods to calculate petroleum resources in the Arctic Zone.

• 16/2-4

  30/11/2007 Press release 44/2007:StatoilHydro ASA, operator for Production Licence 265, has concluded the drilling of appraisal well 16/2-4.

• 7/4-2

  27/11/2007 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 7/4-2 in the North Sea.

• 15/12-18 S and appraisal well 15/12-18A

  20/11/2007 Press Release 43/2007: Det norske oljeselskap ASA (Pertra ASA), operator of production licence 337, has completed drilling wildcat well 15/12-18 S and appraisal well 15/12-18A between the Sleipner Øst and Varg fields in the North Sea. Two oil discoveries were made in Paleocene reservoir rocks.

• 6608/8-2

  15/11/2007 Press release 42/2007:StatoilHydro ASA has, as operator of production licence 352, concluded drilling of wildcat well 6608/8-2.

• September 2007

  13/11/2007 Press release 41/2007: The average daily production was about 2 133 000 barrels of oil, about 220 000 barrels of NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and about 57 000 barrels of condensate, in total of 2 411 000 barrels liquid.

• Probing the secrets of the northern deeps

  11/11/2007 Learning more about the geology of the far north could help to solve the big question being asked in both Norway and Russia - how much oil and gas might lie beneath the vast Arctic seas.

• 6609/6-1

  05/11/2007 Press release 40/2007: StatoilHydro ASA, operator of production licence 286, has completed drilling of wildcat well 6609/6-1.

• Haga opened seminar on challenges on producing fields

  02/11/2007 On Thursday, 1 November, Minister of Petroleum and Energy Åslaug Haga opened the industry seminar "Challenges on producing fields" in Oslo.

• New measuring method for oil introduced

  01/11/2007 EU has introduced a new directive for measuring instruments. The new directive will be important  for measurement of fluids in the petroleum industry.

• Problem-solving with profit

  30/10/2007 A project which began by looking at methods for carbon storage could also yield a simple answer to recovering methane from the ice-like substances known as hydrates.

• Carbon containment in the spotlight

  29/10/2007 The Norwegian continental shelf offers opportunities for storing carbon dioxide, according to a report for the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MPE) by Gassnova, Gassco and the NPD.

• Storing up benefits

  26/10/2007 Carbon storage could help to solve the world’s climate problems. But establishing this industry is a matter of urgency, believes Danish scientist Niels Peter Christensen.

• 16/1-8

  25/10/2007 Press release 39/2007:Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 338 in the Norwegian North Sea, has finalized the drilling of exploration well 16/1-8. The well is located 28 kilometer east of the Gudrun Field.

• Stability carries a cost

  25/10/2007 If every greenhouse gas emitter in the world paid a price for such emissions equivalent to the carbon tax levied on the Norwegian continental shelf, the climate challenge would have been considerably smaller.

• 34/12-1

  22/10/2007 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted ENI Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 34/12-1 in the North Sea.

• Taking a long view in the far north

  22/10/2007 The Arctic will become increasingly important, not least because of oil and gas, believes Norwegian foreign minister Johan Gahr Støre. But Norway will not be planting a flag at the North Pole.

• 6507/2-4

  19/10/2007 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted ENI Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 6507/2-4 in the Norwegian Sea.

• Calculating future oil and gas

  19/10/2007 A key job for the NPD is to assess how much petroleum remains to be found on the Norwegian continental shelf. This estimate has been unchanged since 2003, despite discoveries made since then.

• Troll Further Development stopped

  19/10/2007 The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy will not approve the Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) for Troll Further Development (TFD). This is stated in a letter from the Ministry to the Troll licensees dated 18 October 2007.

• Full speed ahead

  17/10/2007 The level of activity is high, exploration acreage is plentiful, many discoveries are made and environmental considerations impose few constraints.

• Techno lab

  17/10/2007 The supply of new exploration acreage is good. Oil and gas prices are high, which sustains exploration activity and production.

• Sorry, we’re closed

  17/10/2007 Activity is low. Norway adopts its own stringent environmental measures because no international agreement has been reached on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

• Blood, sweat and tears

  17/10/2007 Oil prices are high in this scenario. That creates great activity and good availability of acreage. But exploration results are disappointing.

• Drivers

  17/10/2007 Drivers are the building blocks for these scenarios.

• Telling tales about tomorrow

  17/10/2007 More than 40 years have passed since the first well was drilled on the Norwegian continental shelf, and the question is whether Norway will remain an oil and gas nation four decades from now. Scenarios can help to raise awareness about factors influencing developments on the NCS.

• Petrad-course - 44 participants from 36 countries

  17/10/2007 The opening of the Petrad foundation course “Petroleum Policy and Resource Management” took place at the premises of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) and the Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) in Stavanger on Monday, 15. October.

• Cooperation agreement between the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate and the Institute of Marine Research

  11/10/2007 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) and the Institute of Marine Research (HI) are working on public tasks within related disciplines as regards international aid efforts. The cooperation agreement aims to contribute to develop joint projects for the benefit of the recipients.

• August 2007

  08/10/2007 Press release 38/2007: The average daily production was about 2 077 000 barrels of oil, about 270 000 barrels of NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and about 57 000 barrels of condensate, in total of 2 405 000 barrels liquid.

• 7/7-4

  08/10/2007 Press Release 37/2007:BG Norge AS, operator of production licence 335, has completed drilling of wildcat well 7/7-4. The well is located close to the Norway/UK  border, about 50 km north of the Ula field in the North Sea. The water depth at the well location is 83 m.

• The NPD strengthened in connection with merger

  05/10/2007 The Government has proposed an increase in the allocation to the petroleum authorities of approx. NOK 50 million in 2008. This is to ensure that the authorities possess the necessary competence and capacity to follow up the activities on the Norwegian shelf.

• 25/11-25 A

  05/10/2007 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS a drilling permit for wellbore 25/11-25 S in the North Sea.

• 25/11-25 S

  05/10/2007 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS a drilling permit for wellbore 25/11-25 S in the North Sea.

• 24/12-5 S

  04/10/2007 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Det Norske Oljeselskap (DNO) AS a drilling permit for wellbore 24/12-5 S.

• 15/12-18 S

  28/09/2007 Press Release 36/2007:Pertra ASA, operator of production licence 337, has proven oil in Paleocene rocks in wildcat well 15/12-18 S in the North Sea. The well is located between the Sleipner Øst and Varg fields.

• Maintain oil and gas estimates

  24/09/2007 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate believes there are between 1.6 and 5.8 billion standard cubic meters (Sm3) oil equivalents (o.e.) oil, gas, condensate and NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) left to find on the Norwegian shelf.

• 16/2-3

  17/09/2007 Press release 34/2007: Statoil ASA, operator of production licence 265, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 16/2-3 in the North Sea.  The well is located 35 km east of the 15/3-1 Gudrun discovery in the central North Sea.

• 6407/7-7 S

  17/09/2007 Press Release 35/2007:Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS, operator of production licence 107, is in the process of concluding the drilling of wildcat well 6407/7-7 S. The well is located about 5 km northwest of the Njord A platform on the so-called Njord Northwest flank.

• Helping Nigeria to reduce gas flaring

  17/09/2007 Flaring gas results in significant emissions of carbon dioxide. The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) is advising the oil authorities in Nigeria on how to reduce gas burning.

• 16/2-4

  14/09/2007 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil ASA drilling permit for wellbore 16/2-4 in the North Sea.

• 6609/6-1

  14/09/2007 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS a drilling permit for wellbore 6609/6-1 in the Norwegian Sea.

• July 2007

  13/09/2007 Press release 33/2007: The average daily production was about 2 277 000 barrels of oil, about 279 000 barrels of NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and about 50 000 barrels of condensate, in total of 2 606 000 barrels liquid.

• New study of pressure development around Troll

  13/09/2007 A study initiated by the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) shows that production on the Troll field has consequences for the areas surrounding the field.

• 6608/8-2

  10/09/2007 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 6608/8-2 in the Norwegian Sea.

• 11/5-1

  04/09/2007 Press release 32/2007:Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS, operator of production licence 317, is concluding drilling of wildcat well 11/5-1. The well is located in the Farsund basin in the southern North Sea, about 50 km south of Farsund.

• 16/1-8

  30/08/2007 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Lundin Norway AS drilling permit for wellbore 16/1-8 in production licence 338, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Regulations.

• 6405/10-1

  29/08/2007 Press release 31/2007: Statoil ASA, the operator of production license 281, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 6405/10-1. The well is localised approx. 40 km north of the Ormen Lange field and approx. 30 km south of the Ellida discovery in deep waters in the Norwegian Sea.

• 24/9-8

  28/08/2007 Press Release 30/2007:Det Norske Oljeselskap ASA, operator of production licence 305, has completed drilling of wildcat well 24/9-8. The well is located about 20 km south of the Alvheim field in the North Sea.

• 7/7-4

  23/08/2007 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted BG Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 7/7-4 in production license 335.

• NPD receives positive feedback in user survey

  23/08/2007 Statskonsult has, on assignment from the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD), conducted a survey to find out what important players in the NPD's sphere actually think about the NPD.

• June 2007

  16/08/2007 Press release 29/2007: The average daily production in June was about 1 866 000 barrels of oil, about 246 000 barrels of NGL and about 55 000 barrels of condensate, in total 2 167 000 barrels liquid per day.

• 7120/6-2 S

  22/07/2007 Press release 28/2007: Statoil ASA, as the operator of Snøhvit Unit, has completed the drilling of appraisal well 7120/6-2 S. The well lies 4.3 km west of discovery well 7120/6-1 and 146 km north-west of Hammerfest.

• May 2007

  10/07/2007 Press release 27/2007: During the month of May 18.9 million standard cubic metres of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) were produced. This is 2,3 million Sm3 o.e. lower than during May 2006.

• 15/6-9 A and B

  09/07/2007 Press Release: 26/2007:Statoil ASA, operator of production licence 303, has concluded drilling of appraisal wells 15/6-9 A and B on the 15/6-9 S Ermintrude prospect in the North Sea.  The wells are located approx. 7 km north of Sleipner and approx. 3 km east of the 15/5-1 Dagny discovery.

• New study of power from land

  09/07/2007 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) is to lead the work to study the possibility of supplying the petroleum facilities on the shelf with power from land.

• 6507/11-8

  05/07/2007 Press release 25/2007:Statoil ASA, operator of production licence 062, has concluded drilling wildcat well 6507/11-8.

• 6406/9-2

  29/06/2007 Press Release 24/2007:A/S Norske Shell, operator of production licence 255, has concluded drilling of appraisal well 6406/9-2 on the 6406/9-1 discovery (”Onyx Sørvest”).

• Geologist to lead the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate

  27/06/2007 With Bente Nyland the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) will have a geologist as its leader.  For a number of years, Nyland has been responsible for undiscovered resources, exploration of new areas, new players on the Norwegian shelf and the work on licensing rounds.

• 6405/10-1

  25/06/2007 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted a drilling permit to Statoil for wellbore 6405/10-1 in the Norwegian Sea.

• 6504/5-1S

  23/06/2007 Press release 21/2007: ENI Norge AS, operator of production license 324, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 6504/5-1S.

• NPD employee elected to the Continental Shelf Commission in New York

  20/06/2007 Senior geologist Harald Brekke in the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has been re-elected to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf beyond 200 nautical miles.

• 7/11-11 S

  18/06/2007 Press release 20/2007: Talisman is operator of production licence 301, located in the southern part of the North Sea. Appraisal well 7/11-11 S was drilled using the Mærsk Giant drilling facility in 80 meters of water.

• From top to bottom

  15/06/2007 Work on the environment is an important part of the NPD’s duties. Now its database is being used to help improve know-how about Norwegian coastal and sea areas.

• Drinking deep in east Africa

  15/06/2007 Petroleum geologists from the NPD have helped to find potable water at a depth of 600 metres in Tanzania. The seismic data suggest that large volumes are available.

• Start-up of seismic data acquisition

  15/06/2007 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) will start acquiring 2D seismic data in Nordland VII and Troms II outside of Lofoten and Vesterålen around 29 June 2007.

• 15/6-9 B

  11/06/2007 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Statoil ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 15/6-9 B, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Regulations.

• 35/11-15 S

  11/06/2007 Press release 19/2007:Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS, operator of production licence 090, has concluded drilling of wildcat well 35/11-15 S with sidetrack 35/11-15 ST5 in the North Sea.

• April 2007

  07/06/2007 Press release 18/2007: The average daily production was about 2 374 000 barrels of oil, about 317 000 barrels of NGL and about 53 000 barrels of condensate, total of 2 744 000 barrels liquid. 

• NPD receives positive mention in Norad report

  05/06/2007 A comprehensive evaluation of Norwegian oil assistance gives positive mention to the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD).  The report also provides suggestions for improvements.

• First oil from Enoch

  01/06/2007 On 31 May, production commenced from Enoch, a border field in the North Sea.  This is the first field to be developed after the framework agreement regarding cross-border petroleum cooperation was signed by the British and Norwegian authorities in 2005.

• 7120/6-2 S

  31/05/2007 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil a drilling permit for wellbore 7120/6-2S on the Snøhvit structure in the Barents Sea.

• 6507/11-8

  30/05/2007 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil a permit to drill a wildcat well in the Norwegian Sea.

• 15/6-9 A

  30/05/2007 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil a drilling permit to drill an appraisal well in connection with the ”Ermitrude” discovery in production licence 303 in the North Sea.

• Norway to provide assistance to Madagascar

  29/05/2007 Over the next five years, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) will be assisting Madagascar in establishing a reliable petroleum management. For Turid Øygard this means that she will soon be moving from Stavanger to Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar.

• 15/6-9 S

  29/05/2007 Press release 17/2007:Statoil ASA has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 15/6-9 S in the North Sea.

• March 2007

  09/05/2007 Press release 16/2007: The average daily production was about 2 335 000 barrels of oil, about 276 000 barrels of NGL and about 56 000 barrels of condensate, total of 2 667 000 barrels liquid. 

• 16/2-3

  09/05/2007 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 16/2-3, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 24/9-8

  08/05/2007 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Det Norske Oljeselskap (DNO) AS a drilling permit for wellbore 24/9-8, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• New brooms sweep cleaner

  07/05/2007 A growing number of incomers on the NCS aim to improve the recovery of its oil and gas resources. After securing major licence awards in recent years, several of these companies are poised to spud exploration wells.

• Verification of oil metering

  07/05/2007 All petroleum that is produced and exported from the Norwegian shelf is metered in connection with purchase, sale and calculation of taxes and fees.  The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate supervises this metering.  This summer, the accuracy of water content analyses of the oil will be checked and verified.

• Gunnar Berge: Electrification of the Shelf

  02/05/2007 As a solution for reducing Norway's CO2 emissions, removing power plants from the shelf and replacing them with energy from land is neither simple nor cheap, writes director general Gunnar Berge.

• Commitment at home and abroad

  30/04/2007 Merging Statoil and Hydro’s petroleum business will benefit the international involvement of the new company, since size is significant in this business. But any reduction in activity on the NCS would be a very poor socio-economic outcome for Norway.

• February 2007

  12/04/2007 Press release 14/2007: During the month of February 19.6 million  standard cubic metres of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) were produced. This is 0.9 million Sm3 o.e. lower than during February 2006.

• A good layer of oil

  10/04/2007 It was lost when the gas was produced at the Frigg field, it has become a goldmine at Troll and a decision is eagerly awaited at Snøhvit. Thin oil zones have become a challenge.

• Oil of development

  06/04/2007 The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has joined the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Finance and the Environment to help developing countries with petroleum administration and good governance. This Oil for Development commitment involves financial support in the shape an additional annual appropriation of NOK 50 million for five years from 2006. Strengthening bilateral assistance to countries which want Norwegian oil and gas expertise is supplemented by an emphasis on good governance and transparency in petroleum administration. With a wide scope, the programme covers such issues as resource and revenues management, environmental considerations and business development. Specialist and administrative bodies with relevant expertise and experience, such as the NPD, Petrad and Intsok, will be brought into the work. Coordination rests with the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad).

• 6607/2-1

  23/03/2007 Press release 13/2007:Eni Norge has, as operator of production licence 329, concluded drilling of wildcat well 6607/2-1 in the Norwegian Sea in waters of 860 metres TVD.

• 25/11-24

  21/03/2007 Press release 12/2007: Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS, operator of production licence 169 in block 25/11, has completed drilling of wildcat well 25/11-24. This is the tenth exploration well in production licence 169.

• 16/4-4

  14/03/2007 Press release 11/2007: Statoil as operator of production licence 339 has terminated drilling of wildcat well 16/4-4.  This is the first wildcat well in production licence 339 encompassing the southern part of block 16/4.  The licence was awarded in the APA 2004.

• January 2007

  12/03/2007 Press release 10/2007: During the month of January 21.7 million standard cubic meters of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) were produced. This is 1.0 million Sm3 o.e. lower than during January 2006.

• 6406/8-2

  12/03/2007 Press release 9/2007:Total E&P Norge AS, operator of production licence 323, has concluded drilling of wildcat well 6406/8-2.

• Allies in the Arctic

  09/03/2007 The continental shelf around Norway and northern Russia is unique in the world, with favourable conditions for studying the development and motion of the geological plates.

• 15/6-9 S

  06/03/2007 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Statoil ASA a drilling permit for wellbore 15/6-9 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Regulations.

• Oil veterans look back

  02/03/2007 Forty years have passed since the first well was drilled on the Norwegian continental shelf. Four key pioneers from the industry ministry's oil office - forerunner of today's petroleum and energy ministry - got together recently to celebrate the anniversary.

• 7125/4-1

  28/02/2007 Press release 8/2007:As the operator of Production Licence 393, Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 7125/4-1 in the Nucula prospect.

• 15/12-12 Rev

  27/02/2007 Press release 7/2007:Talisman Energy Norge AS has proven additional resources to the discovery 15/12-12 Rev (previously called 15/12-12 Varg Sør).

• Slipping into the lead

  23/02/2007 The chance of more landslides around the Ormen Lange gas field in the Norwegian Sea has been extensively studied, giving researchers in Norway world-class expertise in this area.

• December 2006

  06/02/2007 Press release 6/2007: During the month of December 22.6 million standard cubic meters of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) were produced. This is 0.5 million Sm3 o.e. lower than during December 2005.

• 15/12-17A

  06/02/2007 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Talisman Energy Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 15/12-17 A, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Regulations.

• 6507/11-7

  05/02/2007 Press Release 5/2007:Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS, operator of production licence 263, has concluded drilling of exploration well 6507/11-7.

• 7/11-11 S

  26/01/2007 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Talisman a drilling permit for wellbore 7/11-11 S in production licence 301 in the North Sea.

• 15 million metres of wellbore drilled

  26/01/2007 From 1966 up to and including 2006, 15 million metres of wellbore (exploration and production wells) have been drilled on the Norwegian continental shelf, according to new statistics from the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate

• Oil lubricates northern progress

  25/01/2007 Petroleum activities could be the engine for economic development in northern Norway, argues Jarle Aarbakke. He heads the Norwegian government's committee of experts on the far north.

• The NPD's IOR prize 2006 goes to Baker Hughes and Halliburton

  23/01/2007 This year, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate is acknowledging the commitment made by the Norwegian supplier industry towards increased value creation on the Norwegian shelf, not least in research and development.  The IOR prize 2006 is awarded to both Baker Hughes and Halliburton for progressive development and application of advanced drilling and well solutions.

• 6607/2-1

  15/01/2007 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Eni a drilling permit for wellbore 6607/2-1 in production licence 329 in the Norwegian Sea.

• 6406/6-2

  12/01/2007 Press Release 4/2007:AS Norske Shell, operator of production licence 255,  is approaching completion of drilling on wildcat well 6406/6-2.

• 7122/7-5 A

  09/01/2007 Press release 3/2007:Eni Norge AS, operator for production licence 229, has concluded drilling of wildcat well 7122/7-5 on the Goliat West structure and the sidetrack 7122/7-5 A on the Goliat main structure.

• Offshore oracles

  08/01/2007 The recipe for good forecasting is straightforward enough. Enter qualitycontrolled data in simple but well-defined reporting systems. Use advanced technical aids, and blend with a portion of historical understanding and another portion of the ability to predict possible futures. Mix well in a big portfolio assessment and test the results. And learn from your mistakes.

• The Shelf in 2006 - Continued commitment to integrated operations/e-operations

  05/01/2007 The petroleum industry is well underway in the implementation of integrated operations.  The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate will continue its commitment to the e-driftforum (Integrated Operations Forum) and be a driving force in those areas where there the activity is insufficient.

• The Shelf in 2006 - New boundaries for the Norwegian shelf

  05/01/2007 The UN to establish new outer boundaries for the Norwegian continental shelf in 2007.

• The Shelf in 2006 - Data acquisition in Nordland VII and Troms II

  05/01/2007 In 2007, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate will spend NOK 70 million on acquring data in the waters off Lofoten and in the Barents Sea.

• The shelf in 2006 - Resource accounts (preliminary figures as of 31 December 2006)

  05/01/2007 There has been no significant change in the overall estimate of petroleum resources on the Norwegian continental shelf as of 31 December 2006.  The estimate is 13 GSm3 o.e. The accounts show a limited addition of new resources from exploration and zero growth as regards gross reserves; in fact, there has been a small downward adjustment of gross oil reserves (-16 Msm3).  On the more positive side, a number of projects have matured, and new projects have been initiated on fields.

• The Shelf in 2006 - Exploration activity

  05/01/2007 26 exploration wells were spudded in 2006, of which 17 were wildcat wells and nine were appraisal wells.  23 exploration wells have been completed.  The number of exploration wells doubled as compared with 2005; however, fewer wells were drilled than planned, largely as a result of the drilling rig shortage.

• The shelf in 2006 - New players

  05/01/2007 A total of 16 new companies were pre-qualified as licensees or operators on the Norwegian shelf in 2006.  Another ten companies were being evaluated at year-end.

• The shelf in 2006 - Petroleum production

  05/01/2007 A total of 248 million Sm³ marketable oil equivalents (o.e.) were produced in 2006. This is 16 million Sm³ o.e. less than in the record year 2004.  One new field, Ringhorne Øst, commenced production during the year.  An additional six new fields are expected to start producing in 2007; Alvheim, Blane, Enoch, Ormen Lange, Snøhvit and Vilje.

• The shelf in 2006 - Activity level

  05/01/2007 We are currently experiencing a period of vigorous activity on the Norwegian shelf.  Higher oil prices have brought significant increases in both activity level and costs.  Investment trend prognoses up to 2011 indicate that activity will remain high.  A number of modification and improved recovery projects on producing fields (Ekofisk, Eldfisk, Snorre, Troll oil and Valhall), together with new developments (35/9-1 Gjøa and 6507/5-1 Skarv), contribute to the vigorous activity.

• The shelf in 2006

  05/01/2007 Press release 1/2007: Gas production on the Norwegian shelf in 2006 reached record levels, while oil production was lower than expected.  26 exploration wells were spudded in 2006, which is twice as many as in the previous year.  However, only four discoveries were made.  The shelf is otherwise characterized by a shortage of rigs and increasing prices.  The shelf in 2006 contains facts from the year that has passed, as well as the outlook for the next five-year period.

• November 2006

  04/01/2007 Press release 2/2007: During the month of November 21.3 million standard cubic meters of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) were produced. This is 0.5 million Sm3 o.e. lower than during November 2005.

• The Royal Decree relating to changes in the Petroleum Regulations was adopted by the Cabinet on Friday, 22 December

  03/01/2007 The changes entail that a fee of NOK 60,000 must be paid per survey permit per calendar year and NOK 100,000 per production license application.

• 6406/9-2

  21/12/2006 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted A/S Norske Shell a drilling permit for wellbore 6406/9-2, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• Oiling a better life

  21/12/2006 A number of poor countries are rich in petroleum. New approaches to development assistance could help their inhabitants to share in the wealth offered by these resources, believes Erik Solheim, Norway’s minister for international development.

• Resourceful guest

  21/12/2006 The petroleum business could help to lift Mozambique out of poverty, believes Esperanca Laurinda Bias, its minister for mineral resources. So revenues from the industry must benefit the whole population.

• Expands cooperation with Madagascar

  13/12/2006 Madagascar will be a key partner country in Norwegian development policy through the Oil for Development Initiative. The petroleum industry in the country is in its initial phase, and seismic data interpretation has taken place at the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate.

• 7125/4-1

  11/12/2006 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS a permit to drill wellbore 7125/4-1 in production licence 393, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• October 2006

  10/12/2006 Press release 35/2006: During the month of October 19.9 million standard cubic meters of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) were produced. This is 1.0 million Sm3 o.e. lower than during October 2005.

• New boundaries set for the Norwegian shelf

  27/11/2006 The UN will set new boundaries for the Norwegian continental shelf in 2007.

• 1/2-2

  25/11/2006 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted  Paladin Resources Norge AS a drilling permit for well path 1/2-2 pursuant to Section 8 of the Resource Regulations.

• 15/12-17 S

  23/11/2006 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted a drilling permit to  Talisman Energy Norge AS for wellbore 15/12-17 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Regulations.

• 7122/7-4 S

  22/11/2006 Press release 34/2006: Eni Norge AS, as the operator of production licence 229, has completed the drilling and testing of appraisal well 7122/7-4 S in the Goliat South structure in the Barents Sea.

• 35/11–14 S

  21/11/2006 Press release 33/2006: Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS, the operator of production licence 090B in block 35/11, has completed the drilling of appraisal well 35/11-14 S. Oil and gas was encountered.

• 16/4-4

  16/11/2006 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Statoil ASA permission to drill wellbore 16/4-4, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Regulations.

• The authorities want to speed up exploration

  16/11/2006 The rules relating to area fees will be changed as of 1 January. The purpose is to ensure activity in production licences on the Norwegian continental shelf which today lie "fallow".

• 7122/7-5

  10/11/2006 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted ENI Norge AS permission to drill wellbore 7122/7-5 in production licence 229, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Regulations.

• September 2006

  08/11/2006 Press Release 32/2006: September production from the Norwegian shelf amounted to 18.5 million standard cubic metres of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e). This is 2.0 million Sm3 o.e. lower than production in September 2005.

• 6507/11-7

  07/11/2006 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate grants Norsk Hydro a drilling permit for wellbore 6507/11-7 in production licence 263, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations.

• 6406/8-2

  20/10/2006 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has given Total E & P Norge AS a drilling permit for well bore 6406/8-2, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Regulations.

• Traveller in time

  16/10/2006 The first well on the NCS was spudded by Esso 40 years ago from the Ocean Traveler rig. In 1966, specialists had to be fetched from abroad to teach the Norwegians about oil. Tom Pogue was one of them.

• August 2006

  10/10/2006 Press release 31/2006: During the month of August 20.3 million standard cubic meters of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) were produced. This is 0.3 million Sm3 o.e. lower than during August 2005.

• Written in the rocks

  10/10/2006 Thick sedimentary sequences exposed to view make the far northern Svalbard islands a veritable archive for petroleum geologists. They provide significant help in the hunt for oil and gas deposits on the NCS.

• Minerals in the petroleum industry: Barytes.

  10/10/2006 As the main component in the "mud" used to keep well pressure in balance, barytes - or barium sulphate - has a heavyweight role to play in the oil and gas business.

• Volcanic Treasure Hunt

  26/09/2006 The Earth’s crust split apart between Norway and Greenland more than 50 million years ago. Huge quantities of lava spread in thick layers across several hundred square kilometres of seabed, and left today’s geologists with a big headache.

• 7122/6-2

  25/09/2006 Press release 29/2006: Statoil ASA, operator of production licence 110B, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 7122/6-2.

• 6406/3-7

  19/09/2006 Press release 30/2006: The objective of the well was to investigate the oil and gas potential in a prospect called Antares, located south of the Åsgard field in the Norwegian Sea.

• 6406/6-2

  14/09/2006 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted AS Norske Shell drilling permission for wellbore 6406/6-2, production licence 255.

• July 2006

  08/09/2006 Press release 28/2006: During the month of July 21.0 million standard cubic meters of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) were produced. This is 0.2 million Sm3 o.e. higher than during July 2005.

• 7122/7-4 S

  04/09/2006 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Eni Norge AS drilling permission for wellbore 7122/7-4 S, production licence 229.

• 33/9-20 S

  31/08/2006 Press release 27 /2006: Statoil, as operator for production license 037D, has concluded the drilling on appraisal well 33/9-20 S.

• 6608/10-11S

  18/08/2006 Press release number 26 / 2006: As the operator of Production Licence 128, Statoil ASA has completed the drilling of wildcat well 6608/10-11S.

• June 2006

  09/08/2006 Press release 25/2006: During the month of June 18.0 million  standard cubic meters of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) were produced.

• 35/11-14 S

  04/08/2006 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted a drilling permit for well path 35/11-14 S

• 9/4-5

  27/07/2006 Press release 24/2006: ExxonMobil, operator of production licence 315, has completed drilling of exploration well 9/4-5.

• 6403/6-1

  25/07/2006 Press release 23/2006: Statoil, operator of production licence 322, has completed drilling of exploration well 6403/6-1.

• May 2006

  12/07/2006 Press release 22/2006: During the month of May 21.2 million  standard cubic meters of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) were produced. This is 0.9million Sm3 o.e. lower than during May 2005.

• 6608/11-5

  12/07/2006 Press release 21/2006: Statoil ASA, operator of Production Licence PL 128,  has completed drilling wildcat well 6608/11-5, which is located on Haltenbanken.

• 6608/10-11 S

  11/07/2006 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted a drilling permit for well path 6608/10-11 S.

• 6406/3-7

  03/07/2006 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil a drilling permit for well path 6406/3-7, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Regulations.

• 7122/6-2

  21/06/2006 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil a drilling permit for well path 7122/6-2, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Regulations.

• 6506/11-8

  15/06/2006 Press release 18/2006: Statoil ASA, operator of Production Licence PL 134B,  has completed drilling an appraisal well on Morvin (6506/11-8), which is located on Haltenbanken.

• 34/11-5 S

  15/06/2006 Press release 17/2006: Statoil ASA, operator of Production Licence 193 (PL193), confirmed the discovery of hydrocarbons in a segment of the Valemon discovery near the Kvitebjørn field.

• 7/8-5 S

  15/06/2006 Press release 19/2006: Talisman Energy Norge AS, operator of production license PL 301, has finished the appraisal well 7/8-5 S.

• April 2006

  08/06/2006 Press release 16/2006: During the month of April 20.0 million  standard cubic meters of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) were produced. This is 2.5 million Sm3 o.e. lower than during April 2005.

• 6608/11-5

  07/06/2006 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil a drilling permit for well path 6608/11-5, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Regulations.

• 34/10-49 S, A and B

  02/06/2006 Press release 15/2006: Statoil ASA has, as operator of production license 050, finished drilling exploration well 34/10-49. During the operation to wellpaths were drilled, 34/10-49 S and 34/10-49 A.

• RNB2006 – Continued high production

  12/05/2006 The revised national budget (RNB) contains an expectation of continued high production of oil and gas.  The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's forecasts have been used in these estimates.

• March 2006

  09/05/2006 Press release 14/2006: During the month of March 22.3 million  standard cubic meters of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) were produced. This is 1.2million Sm3 o.e. lower than during March 2005.

• 34/10-49 B

  08/05/2006 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil ASA a drilling permit for well path 34/10-49 B, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Regulations.

• The Shelf in 2005 - Integrated Operations

  02/05/2006 Integrated Operations, or eOperations, means implementing new forms of operation.  These new forms are based on ICT solutions including use of (near) real-time data to integrate work processes between disciplines, offshore, land and different organizations.  The purpose of this is to achieve faster, better decisions.

• 34/10-50 S

  24/04/2006 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil ASA a drilling permit for well path 34/10-50 S, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Regulations.

• 15/12-16 S

  10/04/2006 Press Release 13/2006: Talisman Energy Norge AS, operator of production licence 038, has proven additional petroleum resources in the 15/12-12 Rev discovery (previously called 15/12-12 Varg South). The discovery is located 6 kilometers south of the Varg field.

• February 2006

  07/04/2006 Press release 11/2006: During the month of February 20.5 million  standard cubic meters of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) were produced. This is 0.3 million Sm3 o.e. lower than during February 2005.

• Short measures on land

  28/03/2006 The world’s coal deposits far outstrip its petroleum resources, and are mined on every continent. Norway also has a share of this fuel – but only under the sea.

• 15/3-8

  27/03/2006 Press Release 10/2006: Statoil ASA, operator of production licence 025, has confirmed a discovery of oil and gas on the Gudrun structure.  The discovery is located 40 km north of the Sleipner field.

• 7227/11-1 S and 1 A

  22/03/2006 Press release 9/2006: Statoil ASA has, as operator of production license 202, finished drilling exploration well 7227/11-1. During the operation, two wellbores were drilled, 7227/11-1 S and 7227/11-1 A.

• 6403/6-1

  21/03/2006 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil ASA a drilling permit for well path 6403/6-1, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Regulations.

• January 2006

  08/03/2006 Press release 8/2006: During the month of January 22.8 million  standard cubic meters of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) were produced. This is 0.3 million Sm3 o.e. higher than during January 2005.

• Analysis of NOx measures

  03/03/2006 A new report from the Norwegian Pollution Control Authority, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate and the Norwegian Maritime Directorate, shows what measures can be implemented in order for Norway to meet its NOx obligations under the Gothenburg Protocol by 2010.

• 15/9-22

  01/03/2006 Press Release 6/2006: ExxonMobil, operator of production licence 241, has completed drilling of wildcat well 15/9-22.

• 33/9-20

  22/02/2006 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil a drilling permit for well path 34/10-49 A, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Regulations.

• 34/10-49 A

  16/02/2006 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil a drilling permit for well path 34/10-49 A, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Regulations.

• December 2005

  10/02/2006 Press release 5/2006: During the month of  December 23.1 million  standard cubic meters of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) were produced. This is 0.2 million Sm3 o.e. higher than during December 2004 and 1.3 million Sm3 o.e. higher than the previous month.

• 1/2-2

  02/02/2006 Press Release 4/2006: Paladin Resources Norge AS, operator of Production Licence 143 CS, has completed drilling of exploration well 1/2-2.

• 15/12-16 S

  24/01/2006 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Talisman Energy Norge AS a drilling permit for well path 15/12-16 S, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Regulations.

• 34/10-49 S

  20/01/2006 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil a drilling permit for well path 34/10-49 S, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Regulations

• Geology: Getting the past to scale

  16/01/2006 The history of the Earth can be described along a time line which illustrates the period from the Big Bang until the present day. If this line is made 14 metres long, each millimetre will correspond to a million years.

• November 2005

  13/01/2006 Press release 3/2006: During the month of  November 21.8 million  standard cubic meters of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) were produced. This is 1.1 million Sm3 o.e. lower than during November 2004.

• The Shelf in 2005 - External environment

  12/01/2006 During 2005 the NPD contributed to a series of different projects concerning external environment.

• The Shelf in 2005 - Resource accounts (preliminary figures as of 31 December 2005)

  12/01/2006 There has been no significant change in the total estimate of petroleum resources on the Norwegian continental shelf as of 31 December 2005.  However, there has been a substantial maturing of the resources on the shelf.

• The Shelf in 2005 - Exploration activities

  12/01/2006 Twelve exploration wells were spudded in 2005, of which nine are wildcat wells and three are appraisal wells.  Six new discoveries were made, three in the North Sea and three in the Norwegian Sea.

• The Shelf in 2005 - Award of area

  12/01/2006 During 2005, the companies on the Norwegian shelf were offered 45 new production licences.  These were awards in predefined areas (APA).  Also, in the autumn of 2005 the application deadline for production licences offered in the 19th licensing round expired.

• The Shelf in 2005 - New players

  12/01/2006 A total of nine new companies were pre-qualified during 2005 as licensees or operators on the Norwegian shelf.  At year-end, another ten companies were under consideration.

• The Shelf in 2005 - Activity level

  12/01/2006 Investments made in 2005 are estimated at nearly NOK 83 billion (2005), excluding exploration costs.  This is NOK 16 billion more than the previous year. As regards 2006, investments excluding exploration costs are estimated at NOK 81 million.  In addition, we estimate that NOK 12 billion will be spent in connection with exploration.

• The Shelf in 2005 - Petroleum production

  12/01/2006 A total of 257 million marketable Sm3 oil equivalents were produced in i 2005.  This is 6 million Sm3 o.e. less than the record year, 2004.

• The Shelf in 2005

  12/01/2006 Press release no. 2/2006:  2005 brought another record production of gas from the Norwegian continental shelf. Oil production was lower than expected. The exploration results were good in spite of few exploration wells, yielding discoveries in new areas as well as discoveries with new plays in mature areas. The Shelf in 2005 contains facts from the year that has passed and prospects for the coming five-year period.

• 7122/7-3

  05/01/2006 Press release no. 1/2006:   As operator of production licence 229, Eni Norge has completed the drilling of exploration well 7122/7-3 on the Goliat Sør structure. The production licence is located about 85 km northwest of Hammerfest and about 50 km southeast of the Snøhvit field.

• 6406/1-4

  20/12/2005 Press release no. 24/2005: Eni Norge, operator of production license 256, blocks 6406/1 and 6506/10, has concluded drilling of appraisal well 6406/1-4, located to the west of the Kristin field.

• 34/11-5 S

  15/12/2005 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil a drilling permit for well path 34/11-5 S, ref. Section 8 of the Resource Regulations.

• October 2005

  09/12/2005 Press release 23/2005 During the month of  October 20.9 million  standard cubic meters of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) were produced. This is 1.9 million Sm3 o.e. lower than during October 2004.

• Tre hoder over ett Troll

  24/11/2005 Tre gigantiske hoder i stål og betong rager over vannet vest av Øygarden utenfor Bergen. De pleier og produserer olje og gass fra det suverent største feltet på norsk sokkel: Troll.

• 9/3-2

  23/11/2005 Press release no. 22/2005: Paladin Resources, as operator of PL316, has completed drilling the wildcat well 9/3-2. No indications of hydrocarbons were encountered whilst drilling.

• September 2005

  08/11/2005 Press release 21/2005: During the month of  September 20.5 million  standard cubic meters of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) were produced. This is 1.6 million Sm3 o.e. higher than during September 2004.

• Living with hydrocarbons

  21/10/2005 The rain patters on the asphalt, making a waterproof jacket welcome. A bus stands waiting. A fleece provides extra warmth - on yet another petroleum day.

• August 2005

  07/10/2005 Press release 20/2005 During the month of  August 20.7 million  standard cubic meters of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) were produced. This is 2.8 million Sm3 o.e. (16 percent) higher than during August 2004.

• 6605/8-1

  30/09/2005 Press release 19/2005: Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS, operator of production license 283, is in the process of completing drilling on wildcat well 6605/8-1.

• 6302/6-1

  23/09/2005 Press release 18/2005: Statoil ASA, operator of production license 251, is concluding drilling the wildcat well 6302/6-1 on the Tulipan structure in the Norwegian Sea.

• July 2005

  08/09/2005 Press release 17/2005: During the month of  July 20.8 million  standard cubic meters of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) were produced. This is 1.6 million Sm3 o.e. lower than during July 2004. The average daily production was about 2 576 000 barrels oil, about 257 000 barrels NGL and about 139 000 barrels condensate.

• 30/9-J-13 H

  25/08/2005 Press Release no. 16/2005: Hydro has discovered oil and gas in well 30/9-J-13 H, drilled southeast of the Oseberg field on the J central prospect. The well has proved oil and gas deposits in early and mid Jurassic rocks.

• 35/2-1

  19/08/2005 Press Release no. 15/2005: Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS, as operator of production licence 318 in block 35/2, is about to complete the drilling of wildcat well 35/2-1, due west of 35/3-2 Agat. The well was drilled using the Deepsea Trym drilling rig at a water depth of 384 meters.

• New shallow drilling activities in the Barents Sea north

  17/08/2005 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) will this autumn be conducting several shallow stratigraphic drilling activities in the Barents Sea north to gain more knowledge of the resource potential of the area.

• June 2005

  16/08/2005 Press release 14/2005 During the month of  June 17.9 million  standard cubic meters of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) were produced. This is 3.0 million Sm3 o.e. lower than during June 2004.

• Delimiting the shelf

  12/08/2005 The water depth in the Arctic Ocean determines the size of the Norwegian continental shelf. In September the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) heads north in order to determine the outer limits of the shelf.

• May 2005

  19/07/2005 Press release 13/2005 During the month of May 22.1 million standard cubic meters of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) were produced. This is 0.1 million Sm3 o.e. lower than during May 2004.

• April 2005

  10/06/2005 Press release 12/2005 During the month of April 22.5 million  standard cubic meters of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) were produced. This is 0.5 million Sm3 o.e. higher than during April 2004.

• 6406/9-1

  23/05/2005 Press Release no. 11/2005: Wildcat well 6406/9-1 on the Onyx SW prospect on Halten Terrace. A/S Norske Shell as operator of Production Licence 255 in blocks 6406/5, 6 and 9, has made a promising gas discovery in exploration well 6406/9-1, situated approximately 40 km west of the Draugen field.

• 7131/4-1

  13/05/2005 Presse release 10/2005: Statoil ASA, operator of block 7131/4, one of the blocks in production license 233, has completed drilling the wildcat well 7131/4-1.

• 35/11-13

  13/05/2005 Press release 9/2005: Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS, operator of production production license 090 in block 35/11, has concluded drilling the wildcat well 35/11-13. Oil and gas were encountered in the well.

• March 2005

  11/05/2005 Press release 8/2005 During the month of March 23.5 million  standard cubic meters of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) were produced. This is 0.4 million Sm3 o.e. lower than during March 2004.

• February 2005

  12/04/2005 Press release 7/2005: During the month of February 20.8 million  standard cubic meters of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) were produced. This is 2.0 million Sm3 o.e. lower than during February 2004.

• 7220/6-1

  23/03/2005 Press release 6/2005: Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS has reached the planned drilling depth for wildcat well  7220/6-1 in production license 225.

• 31/4-12

  16/03/2005 Press Release 5/2005: Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS, operator of production license 055 in block 31/4, has completed drilling of wildcat well 31/4-12.

• A geologist's paradise

  11/03/2005 The geological  archives of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate hold sand, gravel and clay from 3000 km of drilling on the Norwegian shelf.

• January 2005

  10/03/2005 Press release 04/2005: During the month of January 22.5 million  standard cubic meters of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) were produced. This is 1.8 million Sm3 o.e. lower than during January 2004. Production is lower due to production stoppage on Snorre A and Vigdis together with technical problems on other fields.

• Twenty seismic surveys were carried out on the Norwegian shelf in 2004.

  25/02/2005 A total of more than 500,000 line kilometers were shot. This is 170,000 km more than in 2003, but about the same volume as in 2002. There were no seismic surveys north of Lofoten in 2004.

• December 2004

  11/02/2005 Press release 3/2005: During the month of December 23.0 million standard cubic meters of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) were produced. This is 1.5 million Sm3 o.e. lower than during December 2003.

• The shelf in 2004 - External environment

  14/01/2005 During 2004 the NPD contributed to a series of different projects concerning external environment.

• The shelf in 2004 - Stable resources

  14/01/2005 There is no change in the overall estimate of petroleum resources on the Norwegian continental shelf as of 31 December 2004 compared to last year’s account. However, there has been a considerable maturing of the offshore resources.

• The shelf in 2004 - Activity level

  14/01/2005 There is a high activity level on the Norwegian continental shelf. This level is mainly associated with investements in major field developments such as Ormen Lange and Snøhvit. Contributing to the level of activity are also invesments in improved recovery projects, plans for development and operations and a number of small discoveries.

• The shelf in 2004 - Petroleum production

  14/01/2005 Production of marketable petroleum reached a new peak in 2004, with a total of 263 million marketable Sm3 oil equivalents being produced. This is 1 million Sm3 o.e. more than the record year 2003.

• The shelf in 2004

  14/01/2005 Press release 1/2005 - Petroleum production from the Norwegian continental shelf reached an all time high in 2004. The activity level is also high, with a number of new projects and field developments under way.

• November 2004

  13/01/2005 Press release 2/2005: During the month of November 22.8 million  standard cubic meters of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) were produced. This is 0.6 million Sm3 o.e. lower than during November 2003. Production is lower due to technical problems on several fields.

• The shelf in 2004 - Seven new companies

  22/12/2004 The companies Wintershall, Noble Energy and Centrica are the latest of a total of seven new players pre-qualified by the authorities in 2004 as licensees or operators on the Norwegian shelf.

• 15/12-15

  15/12/2004 Press release no. 22/2004: Pertra has concluded drilling of exploration well 15/12-15 in production licence 038 in the North Sea.

• 34/10-48 S

  13/12/2004 Press Release No. 21/2004: Statoil ASA, the operator of production licences 050 and 120, has completed drilling wildcat well 34/10-48 S.

• October 2004

  09/12/2004 Press release 20/2004: During the month of October 22.5 million  standard cubic meters of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) were produced. This is 0.4 million Sm3 o.e. lower than during October 2003.

• September 2004

  09/11/2004 Press release 19/2004: During the month of September 18.7 million standard cubic meters of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) were produced. This is 1.1 million Sm3 o.e. lower than during September 2003.

• 6507/1-1

  04/11/2004 Press release 18/2004: ChevronTexaco has completed drilling of the wildcat well 6507/1-1 in production license 261 BS, approximately 240 kilometers west of Sandnessjøen.

• August 2004

  12/10/2004 Press release 17/2004: During the month of August 17.9 million  standard cubic meters of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) were produced. This is 2.1 million Sm3 o.e. lower than during August 2003.

• Increased recovery from subsea wells

  17/09/2004 Increased recovery from subsea wells - that is the main challenge for subsea technology on the shelf. This was one of the messages Director General Gunnar Berge gave when he held the opening at a large international conference concerning subsea technology in Bergen today.

• July 2004

  09/09/2004 Press release 16/2004: Production figures from the Norwegian continental shelf, July 200414,3 million Sm3 oil were produced on the Norwegian Shelf in July. This is 0,3 million Sm3 higher than July 2003. The production of oil is stable so far in 2004 at an average of 2,9 million barrels per day.

• The shelf in 2003 - 18th Licensing Round Announcement

  09/09/2004 Unexplored areas of the Norwegian Continental Shelf are still considered to hold major undiscovered hydrocarbon resources, with significant discoveries yet to be encountered. The 18th Licensing Round shall contribute to a long-term developmental course for the petroleum industry, as well as to revitalize exploration efforts on the shelf.

• Cold opportunities

  31/08/2004 A quarter of the world's total undiscovered petroleum resources could lie in the Arctic. But the question is how much oil and gas it will be possible to produce in these far northern regions.

• June 2004

  10/08/2004 Press release 15/2004: Production figures from the Norwegian continental shelf, June 2004During the month of June 20.9 million standard cubic meters of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) were produced. This is 2.8 million Sm3 o.e. higher than during June 2003.

• May 2004

  09/07/2004 Press release 14/2004: Production of oil and gas from the Norwegian continental shelf is stabile. During the month of May 21,9 million  standard cubic meters of oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) were produced. This is 0,8 million Sm3 o.e. higher than during May, 2003.

• 30/11-6

  05/07/2004 Press release no. 13/2004: Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS as the operator for production license 272, block 30/11, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 30/11-6. The well was located about 135 km from the Norwegian coast, just south of the city of Bergen. The water depth at the location is 103 meters.

• April 2004

  11/06/2004 Press release no. 12/2004: The petroleum production in April was 21.6 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) - oil production approximately 13.7 million Sm3 o.e. , marketable gas approximately 6,2 million Sm3 o.e. and 1.7 million Sm3 o.e. NGL and condensate.

• 16/1-7

  28/05/2004 Press release no. 11/2004: Esso Exploration and Production Norway A/S, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation and the operator of the exploration licences 001B and 242, block 16/1, has made a promising oil discovery in wildcat well 16/1-7 just west of Utsirahøgda.

• 6608/11-4

  24/05/2004 Press release no. 10/2004: 6608/11-4 - wildcat well completed on the Linerleprospect northeast of Norne.

• 31/4-A-30 B

  21/05/2004 Press release no. 9/2004: Norsk Hydro, the operator for the Brage field (production license 053B in block 31/4), has proven a new, minor oil zone that lies at a deeper stratigraphic level than the main reservoirs on the field. The discovery is in sandstone of the Jurassic Age (Brent, Ness sandstone). This reservoir is either filled with water or has disintegrated in other places where it has been tested on the Brage field.

• March 2004

  11/05/2004 Press release no. 8/2004: The petroleum production in March was 23.8 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) - oil production approximately 14.2 million Sm3 o.e. , marketable gas approximately 7,5 million Sm3 o.e. and 2.1 million Sm3 o.e. NGL and condensate.

• January 2004

  10/03/2004 Press release no. 4/2004: The petroleum production in January was 24.3 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) - oil production approximately 14.5 million Sm3 o.e. , marketable gas approximately 7.6 million Sm3 o.e. and 2.2 million Sm3 o.e. NGL and condensate.

• December 2003

  06/02/2004 Press release no. 3/2004: The petroleum production in December was 24.5 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) - oil production approximately 14.7 million Sm3 o.e. , marketable gas approximately 7.6 million Sm3 o.e. and 2.2 million Sm3 o.e. NGL and condensate.

• The shelf in 2003

  14/01/2004 From the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's (NPD's) point of view, petroleum activities in Norway in 2003 showed a more positive trend than was expected at the beginning of the year.

• The shelf in 2003 - New players

  14/01/2004 In the course of 2003 nine companies were prequalified as operators or licensees on the Norwegian shelf.

• The shelf in 2003 - Resource accounts - increase in total resources

  14/01/2004 The total resources on the Norwegian shelf seem to have increased in the course of 2003.

• The shelf in 2003 - High investment level

  14/01/2004 Substantial investments are still being made on the Norwegian shelf. It seems investments in 2003 will be NOK 62 billion, excluding exploration expenses. There is every indication that the investment level will increase also in the years to come.

• The shelf in 2003 - Increased petroleum production

  14/01/2004 The production of marketable petroleum reached a new peak in 2003, with a total production of 262 million marketable Sm3 oil equivalents (o.e.). This is 3 million Sm3 o.e. more than the record-breaking year 2002. The increase is mainly due to increased sales of gas.

• The shelf 2003 - Discoveries

  14/01/2004 Eleven new discoveries have been made on the Norwegian shelf in 2003, seven in the North Sea and four in the Norwegian Sea.

• November 2003

  13/01/2004 Press release no. 1/2004: The petroleum production in November was 23.5 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) - oil production approximately 14.0 million Sm3 o.e. , marketable gas approximately 7.2 million Sm3 o.e. and 2.2 million Sm3 o.e. NGL and condensate.

• IOR award 2003: the NPD's award for improved oil recovery goes to Valhall

  13/01/2004 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's IOR award for 2003 goes to Valhall Unit and the operating company BP for their "Life of Field Seismic" project on the Valhall field.

• 16/7-8 S

  06/01/2004 Press release no. 1/2003: Esso Exploration and Production Norway A/S* has completed the drilling of wildcat well 16/7-8 S in Production License 072 B.

• 15/12-14

  29/12/2003 Press release no. 29/2003: Pertra AS has completed drilling of appraisal well 15/12-14 in production license 038. The purpose of the well was to uncover additional resources in late Jurassic sandstone in a segment in the western part of the Varg field.

• The NPD's responsibilities and tasks

  22/12/2003 The Crown Prince Regent's decree concerning the roles and responsibilities of the new Norwegian Petroleum Directorate after separation of the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway was laid down by the Council of State on 19 December 2003.

• Petroleum activity in the area Lofoten IV and the Barents Sea

  15/12/2003 The Government has decided not to continue further petroleum activities in the area Nordland VI outside Lofoten. The Government has also decided to allow for further all-year petroleum activity in the Barents Sea south, except for certain especially valuable areas.

• October 2003

  08/12/2003 Press release no. 28/2003: The petroleum production in October was 22.9 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) - oil production approximately 13.9 million Sm3 o.e, marketable gas approximately 6.9 million Sm3 o.e. and 2.2 million Sm3 o.e. NGL and condensate.

• September 2003

  07/11/2003 Press release no. 27/2003: The petroleum production in September was 19.8 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) - oil production approximately 12.8 million Sm3 o.e. , marketable gas approximately 5.4 million Sm3 o.e. and 1.6 million Sm3 o.e. NGL and condensate.

• 34/10-45 B

  06/11/2003 Press release no. 26/2003: Statoil ASA has completed drilling wild cat well 34/10-45 B in production license 050 B. The well was drilled from the Gullfaks B installation to a structure south of Gullfaks Vest. The main purpose of the well was to test a prospect in the Middle Jurassic Age.

• August 2003

  07/10/2003 Press release no. 24/2003: The petroleum production in August was 20.1 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) - oil production approximately 13.3 million Sm3 o.e. , marketable gas approximately 4.8 million Sm3 o.e. and 1.9 million Sm3 o.e. NGL and condensate.

• 25/4-9 S

  26/09/2003 Press release no. 23/2003: Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS has, as the operator of production licence 036, completed the drilling of wildcat well 25/4-9 S. The well was drilled on a prospect of Paleocene  (previously Tertiary) age called  Klegg,  approx. 11 km north-northeast of the Heimdal field, and four  km south-southwest of Vale.

• July 2003

  05/09/2003 Press release no. 21/2003: The petroleum production in July was 21.7 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) - oil production approximately 14.0 million Sm3 o.e. , marketable gas approximately 5.6 million Sm3 o.e. and 2.0 million Sm3 o.e. NGL and condensate.

• 6406/1-2

  05/09/2003 Press release no. 20/2003: Norsk Agip AS has completed drilling of wildcat well 6406/1-2 in production licence 256. The drilling location was on a structure immediately west of the Kristin field.

• 25/8-C-20

  04/09/2003 Press release no. 19/2003:Esso Exploration and Production Norway A/S, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation and operator of production licenses 027 and 027C in block 25/8, has completed drilling of development well 25/8-C-20, which has proven additional resources on the Ringhorne discovery.

• 25/9-2 S

  11/08/2003 Press release no. 18/2003: Esso Exploration and Production Norge AS, as the operator of production license 189, blocks 25/8 and 25/9, has completed drilling on wildcat well 25/9-2 S.

• 1/9-7

  29/07/2003 Press release no. 15/2003: ConocoPhillips has completed drilling on wildcat well 1/9-7 - the Tommeliten Alpha structure in production license 044 in Sentralgraben in the North Sea.

• 35/8-5 S

  22/07/2003 Press release no. 14/2003: Norsk Hydro, operator of production license 195, has completed drilling on wildcat well 35/8-5 S. The well is located in the North Sea southwest of Florø, in waters that are 370 meters deep.  The well was drilled to a total depth of 3803 meters under the sea surface and was completed in rocks from the Middle Jurassic Age.

• 6608/10-9

  11/07/2003 Press release no. 4/2003: Statoil ASA is the operator of production license 128, blocks 6608/10 and 6608/11, situated about 175 km off the coast of Helgeland.  The company has now completed drilling exploration well 6608/10-9.

• May 2003

  04/07/2003 Press release no. 13/2003: The petroleum production in May was 21.2 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) - oil production approximately 14,0 million Sm3 o.e. , marketable gas approximately 5.2 million Sm3 o.e. and 2.0 million Sm3 o.e. NGL and condensate.

• 16/1-6 S and 16/1-6 A

  01/07/2003 Press release no. 12/2003: Statoil has completed drilling of the wildcat wells 16/1-6 S and 16/1-6 A in Production License 167. The wells 70 km. northeast of the Sleipner area were drilled to a depth of 1878 meters and 1993 meters below sea level respectively.

• 24/6-4

  27/05/2003 Press Release No. 8/2003: Marathon Petroleum Norge AS, operator of production license 088BS, has completed drilling of appraisal well 24/6-4.

• 25/4-8

  23/04/2003 Press release no. 11/2003: Marathon Petroleum Norge A/S has, as the operator of Production License 203, completed drilling of appraisal well 25/4-8. This is the last of three planned drilling activities in the area west of Heimdal in the second quarter of 2003.

• 25/4-7

  15/04/2003 Press release no. 7/2003: Marathon Petroleum Norge A/S, operator of production license 203, has completed drilling of wildcat well 25/4-7.

• 6706/6-1

  16/03/2003 Press release no. 10/2003: Esso Exploration and Production Norway AS, a subsidiary of ExxonMobil Corporation, is the operator of production license 264.  The company has now completed drilling on wildcat well 6706/6-1, the so-called Hvitveis prospect on the Naglfardomen in the Vøring basin.

• Constantly more acreage available on the Norwegian shelf

  30/01/2003 No sooner was the announcement of the 18th licensing round completed before the authorities announced new acreage in connection with awards in predefined areas (TFO 2004). In connection with TFO 2004 the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) will present the oil companies with a gift package containing specially organized information on the areas in the announcement.

• February 2003

  06/01/2003 Press release no. 6/2003: The petroleum production in February was 21.6 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) - oil production approximately 13.5 million Sm3 o.e. , marketable gas approximately 6.3 million Sm3 o.e. and 1.7 million Sm3 o.e. NGL and condensate.

• January 2003

  06/01/2003 Press release no. 5/2003: The petroleum production in January was 23.4 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) - oil production approximately 14.5 million Sm3 o.e. , marketable gas approximately 7.0 million Sm3 o.e. and 1.8 million Sm3 o.e. NGL and condensate.

• December 2002

  06/01/2003 No. 3/2003: The petroleum production in December was 23.5 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) - oil production approximately 14.6 million Sm3 o.e. , marketable gas approximately 6.9 million Sm3 o.e. and 1.9 million Sm3 o.e. NGL and condensate.

• November 2002

  06/01/2003 Press release no. 2/2003: The petroleum production in November was 22.9 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) - oil production approximately 14.6 million Sm3 o.e. , marketable gas approximately 6.4 million Sm3 o.e. and 1.9 million Sm3 o.e. NGL and condensate.

• 15/12-13

  06/01/2003 Press release No 9/2003: As operator of production license 038 in block 15/12, Pertra AS has completed drilling of the appraisal well 15/12-13B in Varg Sør.  The well will now be permanently plugged and abandoned.

• 6608/11-3

  16/12/2002 Press release no. 44/2002: Statoil ASA has concluded drilling on wildcat well 6608/11-3 in production license 128, blocks 6608/10 and 6608/11, located approx. 175 km off the coast of Helgeland.

• Sensing the wheat from the chaff

  13/12/2002 A new electromagnetic seabed logging technique could complement traditional seismic surveys based on sound waves in identifying whether a subsurface structure contains water or hydrocabons.

• 6403/10-1

  11/12/2002 Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS, operator of Production License 253, is in the process of concluding drilling activities on wildcat well 6403/10-1.

• October 2002

  04/12/2002 Press release no. 41/2002: The petroleum production in October was 22.6 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) - oil production approximately 14.7 million Sm3 o.e. , marketable gas approximately 6.0 million Sm3 o.e. and 1.8 million Sm3 o.e. NGL and condensate.

• September 2002

  05/11/2002 Press release no. 39/2002: The petroleum production in September was 18.0 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) - oil production approximately 13.1 million Sm3 o.e. , marketable gas approximately 4.0 million Sm3 o.e. and 0.9 million Sm3 o.e. NGL and condensate.

• 6406/3-6

  04/11/2002 Press Release No. 38/2002: Statoil ASA, operator of Tyrihans Sør on Haltenbanken, has proven hydrocarbons in appraisal well 6406/3-6.

• 34/10-47 S

  04/11/2002 Two press releases from the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate. Statoil ASA, operator of production license 050, has proven oil in wildcat well 34/10-47 S.

• 34/10-47 S

  04/11/2002 Press Release No. 37/2002: Statoil ASA, operator of production license 050, has proven oil in wildcat well 34/10-47 S.

• August 2002

  03/10/2002 Press release no. 36/2002: The petroleum production in August was 20.0 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) - oil production approximately 14.3 million Sm3 o.e. , marketable gas approximately 4.1 million Sm3 o.e. and 1.6 million Sm3 o.e. NGL and condensate.

• July 2002

  12/09/2002 Press release no. 35/2002: The petroleum production in July was 22.4 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) - oil production approximately 15.4 million Sm3 o.e. , marketable gas approximately 5.2 million Sm3 o.e. and 1.8 million Sm3 o.e. NGL and condensate.

• 34/6-1 S

  26/08/2002 Press release no 34/2002: Norske Conoco AS has completed drilling of wildcat 34/6-1 S in production license 268, 120 km west of Florø.

• June 2002

  15/08/2002 Press release no. 33/2002: The petroleum production in June was 20.4 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) - oil production approximately 13.9 million Sm3 o.e. , marketable gas approximately 4.9 million Sm3 o.e. and 1.6 million Sm3 o.e. NGL and condensate.

• May 2002

  11/07/2002 Press release no. 31/2002: The petroleum production in May was 22.2 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) - oil production approximately 14.9 million Sm3 o.e. , marketable gas approximately 5.5 million Sm3 o.e. and 1.8 million Sm3 o.e. NGL and condensate.

• April 2002

  11/06/2002 Press release no. 30/2002: The petroleum production in April was 22.4 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm³ o.e.) - oil production approximately 15,1 million Sm3 o.e. , marketable gas approximately 5,8 million Sm³ o.e. and 1,6 million Sm3 o.e. NGL and condensate.

• February 2002

  04/04/2002 Press release no. 16/2002: The petroleum production in February was 20,8 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm³ o.e.) - oil production approximately 14,0 million Sm³ o.e. , marketable gas approximately 5,3 million Sm³ o.e. and 1,4 million Sm³ o.e. NGL and condensate.

• January 2002

  28/03/2002 Press release no. 10/2002: The petroleum production in January was 22,7 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm³ o.e.) - oil production approximately 15,2 million Sm³ o.e. , marketable gas approximately 6,0 million Sm³ o.e. and 1,5 million Sm³ o.e. NGL and condensate.

• December 2001

  14/01/2002 Press release no. 5/2002: The petroleum production in December was 23,3 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm³ o.e.) - oil production approximately 16,0 million Sm³ o.e. , marketable gas approximately 5,8 million Sm³ o.e. and 1,5 million Sm³ o.e. NGL and condensate.

• November 2001

  08/01/2002 Press release no. 2/2002: The petroleum production in November was 21,7 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm3 o.e.) - oil production approximately 14,9 million Sm3 o.e. , marketable gas approximately 5,4 million Sm3 o.e. and 1,5 million Sm3 o.e. NGL and condensate.

• September 2001

  25/10/2001 Press release no. 45/2001 The petroleum production in September was 20,4 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm³ o.e.) - oil production approximately 15,0 million Sm³ o.e. , marketable gas approximately 4,3 million Sm³o.e. and 1,1 million Sm³ o.e. NGL and condensate.

• August 2001

  01/10/2001 Press release no. 41/2001 The petroleum production in August was 19,9 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm³ o.e.) - oil production approximately 14,2 million Sm³ o.e. , marketable gas approximately 4,3 million Sm³ o.e. and 1,4 million Sm³ o.e. NGL and condensate.

• July 2001

  13/09/2001 Press release no. 37/2001 The petroleum production in July was 22,3 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm³ o.e.) - oil production approximately 16,1 million Sm³ o.e., marketable gas approximately 4,6 million Sm³ o.e. and 1,6 million Sm³ o.e. NGL and condensate.

• June 2001

  09/08/2001 Press release no. 34/2001 The petroleum production in June was 19,2 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm³ o.e.) - oil production approximately 14,0 million Sm³ o.e. , marketable gas approximately 3,8 million Sm³ o.e. and 1,4 million Sm³ o.e. NGL and condensate.

• May 2001

  28/06/2001 Press release no. 28/2001 The petroleum production in May was 19,7 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm³ o.e.) - oil production approximately 14,4 million Sm³ o.e. , marketable gas approximately 3,9 million Sm³ o.e. and 1,4 million Sm³ o.e. NGL and condensate.

• April 2001

  07/06/2001 Press release no. 24/2001 The petroleum production in April was 20,3 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm³ o.e.) - oil production approximately 15,3 million Sm³ o.e. , marketable gas approximately 3,8 million Sm³ o.e. and 1,2 million Sm³ o.e. NGL and condensate.

• March 2001

  27/04/2001 Press release no. 18/2001 The petroleum production in March was 21,3 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm³ o.e.) - oil production approximately 15,4 million Sm³ o.e. , marketable gas approximately 4,3 million Sm³ o.e. and 1,6 million Sm³ o.e. NGL and condensate.

• January 2001

  05/03/2001 Press release no. 12/2001 The petroleum production in January was 22,9 million standard cubic metre oil equivalents (Sm³ o.e.) - oil production approximately 15,9 million Sm³ o.e. , marketable gas approximately 5,5 million Sm³ o.e. and 1,5 million Sm³ o.e. NGL and condensate.