Norway’s production falls
Norway’s production fell in June, it was today confirmed.
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NPD approve drilling permit for Wintershall North Sea well
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Wintershall approval for a drilling permit for a well in the North Sea.
Det Norske gets wildcat go ahead in North Sea
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Det norske a drilling permit for a wildcat well in the North Sea.
Norwegian production dips in May
Preliminary production figures for May 2016 show an average daily production of about 1 944 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is 87 000 barrels per day (about 4% less than April 2016.
Eni gets Norwegian wildcat go ahead
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Eni Norge a drilling permit for a wildcat well in the Barents Sea.
Norway grants Rutil start up consent in North Sea
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Gullfaks field licence holders consent to begin producing from the Rutil deposit on Gullfaks South.
Engie gets set to drill Norwegian wildcat
Oil and gas firm Engie (Norge) has been given the go ahead by the Norwegian authorities to drill a wildcat well in the Norwegian Sea.
Statoil gets green light for more North Sea wildcats
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Statoil a drilling permit for more North Sea wildcat wells.
CO2 emissions from North Sea operations increased last year
Petrleuum activities in the Norwegian sector produced 400,000 tonnes more CO2 emissions in 2015 than the previous year, according to figures released by authorities.
Norway’s oil production increased in April
Norwegian preliminary production figures for April 2016 increased 20,000 barrels a day more then the previous month.
Statoil eyes Barents opportunities following 23rd licensing round
Statoil will look to open up new acreage in the southern Barents sea after it was awarded five licences from the Norway's Petroleum and Energy ministry in its 23rd licensing round.
Total gets the go-ahead for its wildcat well
The Norwegian Drilling Directorate granted Total Norge a drilling permit for a wildcat well in the Martin Linge area.
North Sea remains “engine” of oil and gas production
The North Sea still holds more than half the total remaining hydrocarbon resources in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea, its petroleum authority has revealed.
Norway’s production figures down in January
Preliminary production figures for January 2016 show an average daily production of about 2,037,000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate.
Companies vying for latest Norwegian production licences
Nearly 40 companies have applied for new production licences on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, indicating there is still considerable interest in the sector according to country's petroleum directorate.
Norwegian production increased in December
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate latest production figures for December 2015 reveal an increase on the previous month.
Total granted wildcat drilling permit from NPD
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted a drilling permit to Total E&P Norge for the drilling of a wildcat well. The company plan for the well to be drilled using the Maersk Gallant drilling facility in production licence 618.
Norwegian oil production higher than expected in November
Norway's hydrocarbon production dropped 1.5% in November compared to the previous month, according to latest figures from the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate, but oil production was higher than expected.
Companies throw hats into ring for Norwegian licences
Norway's 23rd licensing round has attracted 26 companies keen to explore in the Barents Sea.
Lundin gets permit for new well in Barents Sea
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for well 7130/4-1 in the Barents Sea.
Norwegian production figures up in October
Norway's hydrocarbon producers processed 85,000 per day more during October than the previous month, according the latest statistics from the coutry's petroleum directorate.
Norway plans new study on unmanned wellhead platforms
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.
Norwegian production dips slightly in September
Preliminary production figures for North Sea oil production in Norway for September 2015 showed a slight dip from the previous month before.
Lundin finds more oil and gas in Arctic discovery
Swedish operator Lundin has identified oil from two new wells in the Norwegian sector of the Arctic.
Gullfaks to get cash injection to extend life and boost production
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.