Equinor Receives Permit for Wildcat in Production License PL 785 S
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Equinor had received a drilling permit from the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate for wildcat well #31/11-1 S in production license PL 785 S. The area in this license consists of parts of blocks 26/2 and 31/11 and is south of Troll Field. Troll Field is also one of the largest oil fields on the Norwegian continental shelf, and at peak production in 2002, oil production was more than 400,000 barrels per day. This is the first exploration well to be drilled in the license. Equinor is the operator with an ownership interest of 50% with license partner Total (50%). Equinor is based in Stavanger.
Description
Equinor had received a drilling permit from the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate for wildcat well #31/11-1 S in production license PL 785 S. The area in this license consists of parts of blocks 26/2 and 31/11 and is south of Troll Field. Troll Field is also one of the largest oil fields on the Norwegian continental shelf, and at peak production in 2002, oil production was more than 400,000 barrels per day. This is the first exploration well to be drilled in the license. Equinor is the operator with an ownership interest of 50% with license partner Total (50%). Equinor is based in Stavanger.