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.