NORWAY · LICENCES · NPDID 22164
Production licence 169
Production licence 169 was granted Mar 1, 1991 in round 13 in the North Sea. It is active, in the production phase, operated by Equinor Energy AS with 3 licensees.
- Mar 1, 1991
- granted · valid to Mar 1, 2030
- 89
- km² today · 589 when granted
- 61
- wellbores · 17 exploration
- 17
- register messages
SODIR FACTPAGES · PETROLEUM REGISTER
Licensees today
Fields: Svalin
| Company | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Equinor Energy ASOPERATOR | 57% | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Petoro AS | 30% | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Vår Energi ASA | 13% | Jan 28, 2022 |
Petroleum Register
17 MESSAGES · AS FILED, IN NORWEGIAN
The Petroleum Register is Norway's public record of rights in production licences. Every transfer of a share, change of operator, mortgage, extension, and lapse is entered there with its date. The Directorate publishes it in Norwegian only, so each entry is shown in its own words with a link to read it in English.
Feb 16, 2022 · Other messages · DOC 16610
Vår Energi AS har endret navn til Vår Energi ASA fra 28.1.2022
Nov 19, 2021 · Mortgage deleted · DOC 16281
Pantobligasjon med dokumentnummer 15083 er slettet. Samtykke fra panthaver BNP Paribas foreligger datert 15.11.2021.
Dec 23, 2019 · Mortgage of a licence or a share in one · DOC 15083
Vår Energi AS pantsetter sin 13 % deltakerandel i utvinningstillatelsen til fordel for BNP Paribas. Stor USD 7 200 000 000, skriver Seven Billion Two Hundred Million United States Dollars. Pantsetter har ikke rett til å overdra eller foreta ytterligere pantsettelser av pantsatte objekt uten skriftlig samtykke fra panthaver. Olje- og energidepartementet har i brev av 17.12.2019 gitt samtykke i medhold av petroleumsloven § 6-2 første ledd. Pantsettelsen utgjør et såkalt krysspant.
Dec 10, 2019 · Change to licence (kept for historical reasons) · DOC 14803
ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Norway AS har overdratt sin 13.0 % deltakerandel i tillatelsen til Vår Energi AS. Iht. skjøte er gjennomføringsdato 10.12.2019 og virkningsdato 1.1.2019.
May 16, 2018 · Other messages · DOC 12830
Statoil Petroleum AS har endret navn til Equinor Energy AS fra 16.5.2018.
Nov 6, 2009 · Other messages · DOC 4717
StatoilHydro Petroleum AS har endret navn til Statoil Petroleum AS med virkning fra 2.11.2009.
Feb 17, 2009 · Change to licence (kept for historical reasons) · DOC 4139
StatoilHydro ASA har overdratt sin 12% deltakerandel i tillatelsen til StatoilHydro Petroleum AS med virkning fra 1.1.2009
Dec 2, 2007 · Other messages · DOC 3476
Statoil ASA har endret navn til StatoilHydro ASA med virkning fra 01.10.2007
Nov 10, 2007 · Other messages · DOC 3331
Norsk Hydro Petroleum AS har endret navn til StatoilHydro Petroleum AS med virkning fra 01.10.2007.
Oct 25, 2007 · Other messages · DOC 3191
Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS har overført alle eiendeler (herunder alle selskapets andeler i utvinningstillatelser) til det nystiftede selskapet Norsk Hydro Petroleum AS med virkning fra 21.04.2007.
Apr 27, 2005 · Other messages · DOC 2603
Esso Exploration and Production Norway A/S har endret navn til ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Norway AS
Jan 5, 2004 · Change to licence (kept for historical reasons) · DOC 2229
Statoil ASA har overdratt en 3% andel i tillatelsen til Esso Exploration and Production Norway AS.
Jun 4, 2002 · Change to licence (kept for historical reasons) · DOC 1823
Petoro AS har overdratt en 5% andel i tillatelsen til Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS.
Jun 18, 2001 · Change to licence (kept for historical reasons) · DOC 1558
SDØE overført til Petoro AS.
May 29, 2001 · Other messages · DOC 1336
Den norske stats oljeselskap a.s har endret navn til Statoil ASA.
Dec 18, 1997 · Change to licence (kept for historical reasons) · DOC 980
Tillatelsen forlenget med 2 år til 01.03.2000.
Jul 24, 1997 · New licence · DOC 873
Utvinningstillatelse 169 oveført til nytt Petroleumsregister med endringer iht. ILGI-basen.
Ownership history
EVERY INTEREST ON FILE · NEWEST FIRST
| Company | Interest | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equinor Energy AS | 57% | Jan 28, 2022 | today |
| Petoro AS | 30% | Jan 28, 2022 | today |
| Vår Energi ASA | 13% | Jan 28, 2022 | today |
| Equinor Energy AS | 57% | Dec 10, 2019 | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Petoro AS | 30% | Dec 10, 2019 | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Vår Energi AS | 13% | Dec 10, 2019 | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Equinor Energy AS | 57% | May 16, 2018 | Dec 9, 2019 |
| Petoro AS | 30% | May 16, 2018 | Dec 9, 2019 |
| ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Norway AS | 13% | May 16, 2018 | Dec 9, 2019 |
| Statoil Petroleum AS | 57% | Nov 2, 2009 | May 15, 2018 |
| Petoro AS | 30% | Nov 2, 2009 | May 15, 2018 |
| ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Norway AS | 13% | Nov 2, 2009 | May 15, 2018 |
| StatoilHydro Petroleum AS | 57% | Jan 1, 2009 | Nov 1, 2009 |
| Petoro AS | 30% | Jan 1, 2009 | Nov 1, 2009 |
| ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Norway AS | 13% | Jan 1, 2009 | Nov 1, 2009 |
| StatoilHydro Petroleum AS | 45% | Oct 1, 2007 | Dec 31, 2008 |
| Petoro AS | 30% | Oct 1, 2007 | Dec 31, 2008 |
| ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Norway AS | 13% | Oct 1, 2007 | Dec 31, 2008 |
| StatoilHydro ASA | 12% | Oct 1, 2007 | Dec 31, 2008 |
| Norsk Hydro Petroleum AS | 45% | Jan 1, 2007 | Sep 30, 2007 |
| Petoro AS | 30% | Jan 1, 2007 | Sep 30, 2007 |
| ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Norway AS | 13% | Jan 1, 2007 | Sep 30, 2007 |
| Statoil ASA (old) | 12% | Jan 1, 2007 | Sep 30, 2007 |
| Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS | 45% | Oct 1, 2004 | Dec 31, 2006 |
| Petoro AS | 30% | Oct 1, 2004 | Dec 31, 2006 |
| ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Norway AS | 13% | Oct 1, 2004 | Dec 31, 2006 |
| Statoil ASA (old) | 12% | Oct 1, 2004 | Dec 31, 2006 |
| Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS | 45% | May 7, 2002 | Sep 30, 2004 |
| Petoro AS | 30% | May 7, 2002 | Sep 30, 2004 |
| Esso Exploration and Production Norway A/S | 13% | May 7, 2002 | Sep 30, 2004 |
| Statoil ASA (old) | 12% | May 7, 2002 | Sep 30, 2004 |
| Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS | 45% | Mar 19, 2002 | May 6, 2002 |
| Petoro AS | 30% | Mar 19, 2002 | May 6, 2002 |
| Statoil ASA (old) | 15% | Mar 19, 2002 | May 6, 2002 |
| Esso Exploration and Production Norway A/S | 10% | Mar 19, 2002 | May 6, 2002 |
| Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS | 40% | Jun 17, 2001 | Mar 18, 2002 |
| Petoro AS | 35% | Jun 17, 2001 | Mar 18, 2002 |
| Statoil ASA (old) | 15% | Jun 17, 2001 | Mar 18, 2002 |
| Esso Exploration and Production Norway A/S | 10% | Jun 17, 2001 | Mar 18, 2002 |
| Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS | 40% | May 10, 2001 | Jun 16, 2001 |
| Statens Direkte Økonomiske Engasjement SDØE | 35% | May 10, 2001 | Jun 16, 2001 |
| Statoil ASA (old) | 15% | May 10, 2001 | Jun 16, 2001 |
| Esso Exploration and Production Norway A/S | 10% | May 10, 2001 | Jun 16, 2001 |
| Den norske stats oljeselskap a.s | 50% | Jan 1, 1996 | May 9, 2001 |
| Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS | 40% | Jan 1, 1996 | May 9, 2001 |
| Esso Exploration and Production Norway A/S | 10% | Jan 1, 1996 | May 9, 2001 |
| Den norske stats oljeselskap a.s | 50% | Mar 1, 1991 | Dec 31, 1995 |
| Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS | 30% | Mar 1, 1991 | Dec 31, 1995 |
| Esso Exploration and Production Norway A/S | 10% | Mar 1, 1991 | Dec 31, 1995 |
| Norske Conoco A/S | 10% | Mar 1, 1991 | Dec 31, 1995 |
Operators
- Equinor Energy ASMay 16, 2018 to today
- Statoil Petroleum ASNov 2, 2009 to May 15, 2018
- StatoilHydro Petroleum ASOct 1, 2007 to Nov 1, 2009
- Norsk Hydro Petroleum ASJan 1, 2007 to Sep 30, 2007
- Norsk Hydro Produksjon ASMar 1, 1991 to Dec 31, 2006
Phases
- ProductionMar 2, 2000 to Mar 1, 2030
- Initial extendedMar 2, 1998 to Mar 1, 2000
- Initial extendedMar 2, 1997 to Mar 1, 1998
- InitialMar 1, 1991 to Mar 1, 1997
Wellbores
LATEST 50 OF 61
| Wellbore | Purpose | Operator | Entered | TD, m | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/8-L-4 H | Observation | Equinor Energy AS | May 27, 2026 | — | — |
| 25/8-L-2 AH | Production | Equinor Energy AS | Nov 10, 2025 | 3,958 | — |
| 25/8-L-1 AY2H | Production | Equinor Energy AS | Sep 27, 2025 | 4,730 | — |
| 25/8-L-1 AY1H | Production | Equinor Energy AS | Sep 18, 2025 | 4,520 | — |
| 25/8-L-2 H | Observation | Equinor Energy AS | Aug 16, 2025 | 4,012 | — |
| 25/8-L-1 H | Observation | Equinor Energy AS | Aug 5, 2025 | 4,666 | — |
| 25/11-K-6 AY2H | Production | Equinor Energy AS | Jul 23, 2025 | 3,640 | — |
| 25/11-K-6 AY1H | Production | Equinor Energy AS | Jul 15, 2025 | 3,960.4 | Oil |
| 25/11-30 S | Wildcat | Equinor Energy AS | May 28, 2025 | 2,606 | Dry |
| 25/11-K-6 H | Observation | Equinor Energy AS | May 17, 2025 | 3,966 | Oil |
| 25/8-M-5 AH | Production | Equinor Energy AS | Jan 7, 2025 | 4,062 | Oil/gas |
| 25/8-M-5 H | Observation | Equinor Energy AS | Dec 7, 2024 | 4,180 | — |
| 25/8-L-5 H | Production | Equinor Energy AS | Jul 23, 2024 | 4,607 | Oil |
| 25/8-L-6 BH | Production | Equinor Energy AS | Jul 7, 2024 | 4,398 | Oil |
| 25/8-L-6 AH | Observation | Equinor Energy AS | Jun 22, 2024 | 3,791 | Oil |
| 25/8-L-3 AH | Production | Equinor Energy AS | Jun 7, 2024 | 3,948 | Oil |
| 25/8-L-3 H | Observation | Equinor Energy AS | May 1, 2024 | 4,369 | Oil |
| 25/8-M-4 Y2H | Production | Equinor Energy AS | Apr 11, 2024 | 4,298 | Oil |
| 25/11-H-1 AH | Production | Equinor Energy AS | Feb 11, 2024 | 4,124 | Oil |
| 25/11-H-2 Y2H | Production | Equinor Energy AS | Jan 10, 2024 | 4,604 | Oil |
| 25/11-H-1 H | Observation | Equinor Energy AS | Nov 1, 2023 | 3,897 | Oil |
| 25/11-H-2 Y1H | Production | Equinor Energy AS | Oct 24, 2023 | 5,271 | Oil |
| 25/8-M-1 BH | Production | Equinor Energy AS | May 10, 2023 | 3,420 | Oil |
| 25/8-M-2 BH | Production | Equinor Energy AS | Apr 21, 2023 | 3,696 | Oil |
| 25/8-L-6 H | Observation | Equinor Energy AS | Mar 20, 2023 | 3,103 | Oil |
| 25/8-M-1 AH | Observation | Equinor Energy AS | Feb 3, 2023 | 3,502 | Not applicable |
| 25/8-M-1 H | Observation | Equinor Energy AS | Jan 13, 2023 | 2,266 | Not applicable |
| 25/8-M-4 Y1H | Production | Equinor Energy AS | Jan 8, 2023 | 3,205 | Oil |
| 25/8-M-6 H | Production | Equinor Energy AS | Jan 5, 2023 | 4,100 | Oil |
| 25/8-U-27 | Shallow gas | Equinor Energy AS | Jan 1, 2023 | — | Not applicable |
| 25/8-M-2 AH | Observation | Equinor Energy AS | Jun 18, 2022 | 3,850 | Not applicable |
| 25/8-M-2 H | Observation | Equinor Energy AS | May 21, 2022 | 2,413 | Not applicable |
| 25/8-M-3 H | Observation | Equinor Energy AS | May 16, 2022 | 1,858 | Not applicable |
| 25/11-28 | Wildcat | Statoil Petroleum AS | Sep 7, 2015 | 2,590 | Dry |
| 25/8-18 S | Appraisal | Statoil Petroleum AS | Sep 29, 2014 | 1,890 | Oil |
| 25/11-H-4 BH | Production | Statoil Petroleum AS | Apr 14, 2014 | 3,825 | Oil |
| 25/11-H-4 AH | Observation | Statoil Petroleum AS | Apr 10, 2014 | 2,393 | Oil |
| 25/11-H-3 AH | Production | Statoil Petroleum AS | Mar 15, 2014 | 4,460 | Oil |
| 25/11-H-4 H | Observation | Statoil Petroleum AS | Mar 6, 2014 | 2,344 | Oil |
| 25/11-H-3 H | Observation | Statoil Petroleum AS | Feb 19, 2014 | 1,189 | Oil |
| 25/11-26 | Wildcat | Statoil Petroleum AS | Jan 16, 2013 | 2,235 | Dry |
| 25/11-U-47 | Soil drilling | Statoil Petroleum AS | Oct 14, 2011 | 158 | — |
| 25/11-U-46 | Soil drilling | Statoil Petroleum AS | Oct 13, 2011 | 180 | — |
| 25/11-25 A | Wildcat | StatoilHydro Petroleum AS | Feb 15, 2008 | 2,448 | Dry |
| 25/11-25 S | Wildcat | StatoilHydro Petroleum AS | Jan 20, 2008 | 2,142 | Oil |
| 25/11-24 | Wildcat | Norsk Hydro Petroleum AS | Feb 18, 2007 | 2,117 | Oil |
| 25/11-22 | Wildcat | Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS | Jan 7, 1998 | 1,805 | Dry |
| 25/11-21 A | Appraisal | Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS | May 12, 1996 | 3,006 | Oil |
| 25/11-21 S | Appraisal | Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS | Oct 23, 1995 | 1,957 | Oil |
| 25/11-20 | Wildcat | Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS | Oct 8, 1995 | 1,828 | Dry |
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About this data
Norwegian Offshore Directorate (Sodir) FactPages, mirrored nightly and used under the Norwegian Licence for Open Government Data (NLOD). Interests are the licence's licensee history; the rows with no end date are today's. Register messages are shown as the Petroleum Register files them, in Norwegian, which is the only language it is published in; the kind of message is labelled in English by Petrora, and the link beside each opens it in Google Translate.
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