Eni is reported to be planning to drill a wildcat at the Aurelia prospect in the Barents Sea off Norway later this year using the Scarabeo 8 semi-submersible rig.
The well is located in PL 226 B in the Barents Sea.
The drilling period is expected to start in May this year, depending on when the drilling rig is available.
The operation is expected to last 58 days if there are no detectable hydrocarbons and 82 days if any discoveries are made.
Eni Norway is the operator of the license with a 60% share while its partners are Edison Norway with a 20% stake and E.ON E&P with a 20% share.