Equinor Energy has been granted consent by the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway for exploration drilling in the Norwegian Sea and the North Sea.
The operator will drill well 6407/9-13 (Ginny prospect) in Block 6407/9 in Norwegian Sea production license 1060 in 270 m of water. Drilling will be conducted by the West Hercules semisubmersible drilling rig and is expected to last 27 days.
Equinor operates the license with 40% interest. Partners are OKEA ASA 40% and Chrysaor Norge AS 20%.
Well 35/10-7 S (Toppand prospect) will be drilled in Block 35/10 in North Sea production license 630 in 354 m of water. Drilling will be conducted by the West Hercules semisubmersible drilling rig and is expected to last a minimum of 30 days.
Equinor operates the license in a 50-50 partnership with Wellesley Petroleum AS.