Offshore Norge Announces Lockout Over SAFE Strike
25, June 2026
Offshore Norge has announced a lockout after the SAFE strike disrupted drilling and oilfield service operations on the Norwegian continental shelf.
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Norwegian Offshore Maintenance Workers Strike Over Wage Talks
17, June 2026
Norwegian offshore maintenance workers began strike action after SAFE and Offshore Norge failed to reach a wage agreement.
Norway Joins Baltic Sea Strategy
19, May 2026
Norway joins the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region, expanding cooperation on maritime safety, surveillance, security and regional resilience.
Equinor Secures North Sea Drilling Approval
7, May 2026
Equinor has secured approval to drill the Rav Beta exploration well in Norway’s North Sea using the COSL Innovator semi-submersible rig.
Norway Opens 2026 Offshore Licensing
6, May 2026
Norway has opened APA 2026 with 70 offshore exploration blocks across the Barents Sea, Norwegian Sea and North Sea, with bids due on 1 September 2026.
Global Maritime Takes TetraSpar Decommissioning Scope in Norway
28, March 2026
Global Maritime has been appointed to handle offshore and onshore decommissioning work for the TetraSpar Demonstrator in Norway, covering subsea recovery, towing, dismantling, and recycling.
DOF Wins Statnett Cable Replacement Contract in Norway
26, March 2026
DOF has secured a Statnett contract to replace ageing high-voltage subsea power cables across Otofjorden in northern Norway, with offshore and supporting works scheduled through 2026 and 2027.
Transocean Adds $184 Million Norway Rig Backlog
12, February 2026
Transocean announced Norway fixtures totaling about $184 million in firm backlog, including a seven-well Encourage extension starting Q1 2027 and Enabler options adding 70 days through December 2027.
Norway Hands Out 57 Offshore Licence Offers in APA 2025
14, January 2026
Norway’s energy ministry offered 57 production licences to 19 firms in APA 2025, covering the North Sea, Norwegian Sea and Barents Sea, with binding work programmes and awards set after May 2025 applications.
