Equinor Cleared for Wildcat Well Drilling Op in North Sea

Friday, May 8, 2026

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

The permit is for wellbore 34/10-56 S in production license 050 HS.

The license is operated by Equinor with 70% working interest, while Petoro holds the remaining 30%.

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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