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.
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Nova Scotia Reopens Offshore Licensing
26, March 2026
Canada and Nova Scotia have launched a 13-block offshore licensing round near Sable Island, signaling a structured return to oil and gas exploration investment.
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.
