Equinor Secures Permit for North Sea Drilling Operation
December 9, 2025
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.
