Equinor Secures Permit for North Sea Drilling Operation

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COSLInnovator drilling rig (Credit: COSL)
COSLInnovator drilling rig (Credit: COSL)

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

The permit is for wellbore 35/11-32 S in production license 090 HS, operated by Equinor with 60% working interest.

The other partners in license are Inpex Idemitsu Norge and Vår Energi, each holding 20% stakes.

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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