Vår Energi Secures Two North Sea Drilling Permits for 2026

The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has approved two exploration wells for Vår Energi, with spud dates set for July and September 2026.

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The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has issued two drilling permits to Vår Energi for wells in the North Sea. The first permit, granted on 10 July 2026, covers well 6407/5-3 S in production licence PL 1002. The second, announced on 11 July 2026, authorises well 36/7-6 S in production licence PL 636. According to the directorate, the planned spud date for well 6407/5-3 S is July 2026, while well 36/7-6 S is scheduled to start drilling in September 2026. For PL 1002, Vår Energi holds a 42.3% operating stake, with Equinor owning the remaining 57.7%.