Equinor, Spirit and Aker BP among winners in Norway offshore licensing round
Equinor has been announced as the biggest winner in Norway’s 24th offshore licensing round.
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Norway oil production up in June
Oil production in Norway last month was 8% higher than in June last year.
Kvaerner and AGR secure agreements with NPD
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has awarded framework agreements to eleven supplier firms.
Norwegian Petroleum Directorate to host petroleum data forum
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) will host an international conference on storage and use of petroleum data.
Norwegian Shelf reaches 6,000 well milestone
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) today celebrated the region’s 6,000th well.
Norwegian Shelf investment totals NOK135billion, foundation for probability laid
The foundation for probability in the Norwegian Shelf has been laid, according to the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD).
Norway ups production in November
Norway has increased its production output in November, according to the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD).
ONS 2016: Costs come down on NCS by 40% since 2014, says industry body
The price of building a field on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) has fallen by an average 40% since the Autumn of 2014, according to new data.
NPD to sell seismic data close to Troll field
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) said it plans to sell 3D seismic data from an area southeast of the Troll field.
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.
Lundin Norway wins North Sea drilling permit
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Lundin Norway a drilling permit for well 7220/11-3 in the North Sea.
NPD issues rallying call for more exploration
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has issued a rallying cry for more exploration to recover resources.
Statoil makes small discovery in North Sea
Statoil said it has completed drilling of the Tarvos exploration well offshore Norway after making a small discovery. The exploration well 34/8-16 S was drilled on the east flank of the Visund field in the northern part of the North Sea. The well had been drilled by the Songa Trym drilling rig initially but following its completion the rig’s contract had been cancelled.
NPD receives applications from more than 43 companies in latest licensing round
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) said it had received applications from 43 countries at the application deadline for awards in predefined areas (APAS) on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). The number is around the same time as last year with interest being greatest in the Norwegian Sea as well as the Barents Sea. Sissel Eriksen, director of Exploration at the NPD, said: "We are pleased to see that so many companies have confidence in the APA-areas.
Lundin Norway wins drilling permit
Lundin Norway has been granted a drilling permit by the NPD (Norwegian Petroleum Directorate) for a fifth exploration well in production licence 609. The company said well 7220/6-2 will be drilled from the Island Innovator facility.