Norwegian Continental Shelf sees record exploration in 2025

The year 2025 was one of the most prolific in recent history for Norwegian offshore exploration, according to the Norwegian Offshore Directorate's annual review. The year saw the second-highest exploration levels in a decade, with 2021 being the only year to surpass it. Several notable discoveries, facilitated by advanced technology, contributed to this success, and included the drilling of more than 10km of wellbores. Despite these achievements, the Directorate emphasised the need for sustained explor ...