COSLInnovator Rig Cleared for Two-Well Drilling Op in North Sea
July 9, 2025
COSLInnovator (Credit: COSL)
The Norwegian Offshore Directorate (NOD) has granted Equinor a drilling permit for two wildcat wells in the North Sea, to be conducted with COSL’s COSLInnovator semi-submersible drilling rig.
The drilling permit is for wellbores 34/8-20 S and 34/8-20 A in the license 554 E.
The license is operated by Equinor with 40% stake, while Vår Energi and Aker BP hold 30% working interests each.
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.
