Equinor ASA and partners found 1.3–3.8 million boe at Granat near Gullfaks in the Norwegian North Sea. NOD said a tie-back to existing infrastructure was being considered.
Equinor will drill North Sea wildcat 25/7-13 in March 2026 after NOD approval, using COSL Innovator under a rig contract starting Q2 2025.
NOD reports a petroleum discovery at Knockando Fensfjord in PL 055 confirmed by well 31/4-A-15 D, with preliminary estimates of 0.5–1.5 million standard cubic meters OE if oil.
Equinor has obtained two new drilling permits from the Norwegian Offshore Directorate, expanding its North Sea exploration campaign with the use of the Deepsea Atlantic and COSLInnovator rigs.
