Norway/NCS
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July 02, 2026
Norske Shell has awarded AGR a four-year framework agreement to provide drilling, wells and offshore personnel for operations supporting the Ormen Lange gas field on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
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June 30, 2026
Transocean has secured a drilling agreement with Equinor worth more than $1 billion in backlog for three harsh-environment Cat D semisubmersible rigs on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The seven rig-years of work are scheduled to begin between 2027 and 2028.
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June 25, 2026
Vår Energi has sanctioned the Gjøa Subsea Projects and submitted development plans for the Ofelia and Gjøa Nord fields, advancing a coordinated North Sea tie-back project designed to extend the life of the Gjøa production hub through 2040.
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June 25, 2026
Equinor has advanced plans for the Wisting field by submitting its proposed environmental impact assessment program for public consultation, moving Norway's largest undeveloped oil discovery another step toward a potential 2027 final investment decision.
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June 24, 2026
Clariant has successfully deployed its HYTREAT ECO hydrate inhibitor technology in North Sea fields offshore Norway and the UK, offering operators an OSPAR-compliant alternative to conventional methanol and MEG-based flow-assurance programs.
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June 22, 2026
An appraisal well has confirmed the Carmen gas-condensate discovery offshore Norway, with recoverable resources estimated at up to 107 MMboe. Partners are now evaluating tieback development options and additional drilling in the North Sea.
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June 18, 2026
Vår Energi has approved the Balder Next New Wells project in the North Sea, a seven-well development targeting 86 MMboe of reserves and supporting long-term production growth through the Jotun FPSO hub.
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June 17, 2026
Transocean has secured approximately $185 million in new contract backlog after winning offshore drilling work for the Transocean Norge in Norway and the Transocean Equinox in Australia, extending utilization of its harsh-environment semisubmersible fleet.
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June 16, 2026
Aker BP is expanding deployment of AI-powered computer vision technology across its offshore drilling fleet, using DrillDocs' CleanSight system to improve drilling efficiency, identify wellbore instability and reduce nonproductive time.
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June 16, 2026
Equinor has outlined plans to increase production to 2.3 MMboed by 2030, supported by higher investment in oil and gas projects, expanded activity on the Norwegian Continental Shelf and 30% growth in international production.
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June 15, 2026
Innovex has agreed to acquire Norway-based TCO Group for $95 million, adding intervention-free well technology and expanding its presence in key offshore markets including Norway and the UAE.
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June 08, 2026
TMC Compressors will supply marine compressed air systems for two new Van Oord subsea rock installation vessels, supporting offshore infrastructure projects with advanced DP-2 capabilities, multi-fuel engines and reduced-emissions designs.
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June 08, 2026
Aker BP has increased its ownership stake in the Johan Sverdrup field and will receive an additional 2.2 MMboe over the next two years following a redetermination of partner interests at one of Norway's largest producing oil fields.
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May 29, 2026
Norway is urging the European Union to remove its moratorium on new Arctic oil and gas drilling, arguing that increased Barents Sea exploration could strengthen European energy security as the region remains heavily dependent on Norwegian gas supplies.
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May 28, 2026
DeepOcean has secured multiple Equinor subsea contracts offshore Norway, including riser replacement work at Visund and subsea tieback installation for the Isflak discovery near the Johan Castberg FPSO in the Barents Sea.
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May 22, 2026
Subsea7 has secured a substantial offshore Norway contract from Vår Eneri for the Goliat Gas Export Project in the Barents Sea, including pipeline installation and subsea infrastructure work tied to the Hammerfest LNG system.
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May 21, 2026
Equinor and Aker BP have agreed to align portions of their Norwegian Continental Shelf portfolios through a series of offshore asset transactions aimed at accelerating developments and increasing long-term production.
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May 19, 2026
CoreMarine and Vår Energi are advancing long-term digital integrity management efforts on the Goliat FPSO through renewal of the CoreIntegrity platform for offshore mooring and asset monitoring operations.
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May 06, 2026
Equinor has started production from the Eirin field in the North Sea, adding new gas volumes to Europe through a subsea tieback to the Gina Krog and Sleipner infrastructure.
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May 05, 2026
Expro is acquiring Enhanced Drilling for $215 million, adding managed pressure drilling capabilities as it positions for growing demand tied to energy security and global supply pressures.
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May 04, 2026
Equinor has awarded $1.6 billion in drilling and well services contracts to sustain North Sea output, as new wells play a growing role in future production.
