Equinor Cleared for Drilling Job in Barents Sea

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COSLProspector (Credit: COSL)
COSLProspector (Credit: COSL)

The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has granted Equinor a drilling permit for a wildcat well in the Barents Sea.

The permit is for a wellbore 7220/7-5 in production license 532, operated by Equinor with 46.3% working interest.

Equinor’s partners in the license are Vår Energi with 30%, and Petoro with 23.7% stakes.

The drilling operation will be conducted using 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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