Well 6605/6-1 S, which was drilled by the Transocean Norge rig, is the first to be drilled in production license 1194. (Source: Transocean)
OMV and its partners Vår Energi and INPEX Idemitsu have discovered gas in wildcat well 6605/6-1 S in the Norwegian Sea. The discovery is located around 65 km southwest of the Aasta Hansteen field and 310 km off the Norwegian coast.
Well 6605/6-1 S, which was drilled by the Transocean Norge rig, is the first to be drilled in production license 1194.
Preliminary estimates place the size of the discovery between 4 million and 12 million standard cu. m of oil equivalent. Discoveries were also made in two other levels, but the size of the volumes is uncertain.
OMV, which operates the field with a 40% stake, as well as Vår Energi (30%) and INPEX Idemitsu (30%), will consider a potential future development in the area.
"By focusing on gas as a transition fuel, OMV invests in affordable energy solutions and contributes to a more sustainable energy mix. We aim to increase the share of gas in our production portfolio to 60 percent by 2030. A commercial discovery will further advance our diversification, while high grading our portfolio in Norway," said Berislav Gašo, executive vice president of energy at OMV.
Recommended Reading
Blackbeard Horizontals Spark New Life in Permian’s Central Basin
2025-06-18 - Blackbeard’s treasure is buried beneath the Permian’s Central Basin Platform. While oil majors chase deeper waters, the Blackbeard crew is applying horizontal drilling to West Texas’ forgotten frontier.
SLB Unveils Carbon Storage Technology, Services Portfolio
2025-06-17 - SLB on June 16 said its Sequestri portfolio offers tailored hardware and digital workflows intended to improve decision-making across the carbon storage value chain.
Exxon Ramps Up Use of Its Custom Proppant After Positive Results
2025-06-17 - The black sand made at refineries is delivering production gains of up to 18% in comparison tests as a lightweight proppant, Exxon engineers said at URTeC.
E&P Highlights: June 16, 2025
2025-06-16 - Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including the third major transaction this month for Baker Hughes and an explorer award for Exxon Mobil.
EnerMech Secures Offshore Decommissioning Contract with Exxon
2025-06-16 - The decommissioning of the Hoover and Diana fields south of Galveston, Texas is a first for EnerMech in the region.
Comments
Add new comment
This conversation is moderated according to Hart Energy community rules. Please read the rules before joining the discussion. If you’re experiencing any technical problems, please contact our customer care team.