
Aker BP and Equinor Drill Dry Svarteknippa Well in North Sea
Aker BP and Equinor have completed the Svarteknippa well 15/6-17 in the Norwegian North Sea without a hydrocarbon discovery. The well has been permanently plugged and abandoned.

Aker BP and Equinor have completed the Svarteknippa well 15/6-17 in the Norwegian North Sea without a hydrocarbon discovery. The well has been permanently plugged and abandoned.

Aker BP has secured approval to drill exploration well 15/6-17 in the Norwegian North Sea using Saipem’s Scarabeo 8 rig in June 2026.

Aker BP has received approval for an exploration well and a pilot hole in the North Sea, with Saipem’s Scarabeo 8 set to carry out both drilling operations.
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