Equinor, others apply for right to explore for oil and gas off Norway

Others include Shell, Aker BP and ConocoPhillips.

By Reuters September 13, 2022

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Norwegian energy company Equinor’s flag is seen at its headquarters in Stavanger, Norway on December 5, 2019. (Ints Kalnins / Reuters File Photo)

A screen displays the logo for ConocoPhillips on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, on April 6, 2022. (Brendan McDermid / Reuters File Photo)

A sign with the logo of French oil and gas company TotalEnergies is pictured at a petrol station in Nantes, France on June 30, 2022. (Stephane Mahe / Reuters File Photo)

OSLO — Some 26 energy companies have sought Norway’s permission to drill for oil and gas in this year’s predefined areas licensing round, the Norwegian ministry for oil and energy said on Tuesday.

Some of the firms that have applied for licenses in areas already open to exploration and production include Equinor, Shell, Aker BP, ConocoPhillips, OMV and TotalEnergies.

Reporting by Gwladys Fouche.

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Equinor, others apply for right to explore for oil and gas off Norway

Others include Shell, Aker BP and ConocoPhillips.

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