COSLInnovator Rig Cleared for Two-Well Drilling Op in North Sea

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

The Norwegian Offshore Directorate (NOD) has granted Equinor a drilling permit for two wildcat wells in the North Sea, to be conducted with COSL’s COSLInnovator semi-submersible drilling rig.

The drilling permit is for wellbores 34/8-20 S and 34/8-20 A in the license 554 E.

The license is operated by Equinor with 40% stake, while Vår Energi and Aker BP hold 30% working interests each.

The drilling operation will be conducted with COSL’s COSLInnovator semi-submersible drilling rig.

The rig is able to operate in water depths up to 750 meters and is designed for North Sea, Norwegian Sea and worldwide use in harsh environments.

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