Equinor Gets Permit to Drill North Sea Wildcat Well

Thursday, January 29, 2026

The Norwegian Offshore Directorate (NOD) has granted Equinor a drilling permit for a wildcat well in the North Sea.

The permit is for wellbore 25/7-13 in production license 782 S.

The license is operated by Equinor with 60% working interest, with partner Aker BP holding the remaining 40%.

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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