The Norwegian Offshore Directorate (NOD) has granted Equinor a drilling permit for a wildcat well in the Barents Sea.
The permit is for a wellbore 7018/5-2 in production license 1236.
The license is operated by Equinor with 50% stake, with partners Vår Energi and Petoro holding 30% and 20% working interests, respectively.
The well will be drilled with COSL Drilling’s COSLProspector semi-submersible drilling rig.
COSLProspector is a 4,921-ft rig, capable of operating in water depths up to 1500 meters and drilling depths to 7500 meters.
The unit is designed for North Sea/Norwegian Sea and worldwide use in harsh environments.
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