NORWAY · LICENCES · NPDID 5463849
Production licence 537
Production licence 537 was granted May 15, 2009 in round 20 in the Barents Sea. It is active, in the production phase, operated by Equinor Energy AS with 4 licensees.
- May 15, 2009
- granted · valid to May 15, 2049
- 100
- km² today · 594 when granted
- 9
- wellbores · 7 exploration
- 22
- register messages
SODIR FACTPAGES · PETROLEUM REGISTER
Licensees today
| Company | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Equinor Energy ASOPERATOR | 42.5% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Aker BP ASA | 27.5% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Petoro AS | 20% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| INPEX Idemitsu Norge AS | 10% | Sep 30, 2026 |
Petroleum Register
22 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.
Oct 1, 2026 · Transfer of a licence or a share in one · DOC 20308
Aker BP ASA har overdratt en 7.5 % andel i tillatelsen til Equinor Energy AS. Iht. skjøte er gjennomføringsdato 30.09.2026 og virkningsdato 01.01.2026.
Jan 10, 2023 · Transfer of a licence or a share in one · DOC 17556
ABP Norway AS og Aker BP ASA har fusjonert. Alle eierandeler i ABP Norway AS er overtatt av Aker BP ASA. Olje- og energidepartementet har samtykket til fusjonen i brev datert 22.3.2022, jf. petroleumsloven § 10-12
Jul 8, 2022 · Licensee name change · DOC 17072
Lundin Energy Norway AS har, i henhold til generalforsamlingsvedtak, endret foretaksnavn til ABP Norway AS
Mar 1, 2022 · Other messages · DOC 16650
Idemitsu Petroleum Norge AS har endret navn til INPEX Idemitsu Norge AS fra 31.1.2022
Dec 17, 2021 · Change to licence (kept for historical reasons) · DOC 16318
OMV (Norge) AS har overdratt sin 25 % deltakerandel i tillatelsen til Lundin Energy Norway AS. Iht. skjøte er gjennomføringsdato 17.12.2021 og virkningsdato 1.1.2021.
Nov 30, 2020 · Change to licence (kept for historical reasons) · DOC 15654
Idemitsu Petroleum Norge AS har overdratt 10 % andel i tillatelsen til Lundin Energy Norway AS. Iht. skjøte er gjennomføringsdato 30.11.2020 og virkningsdato 1.1.2020.
Dec 2, 2019 · Change to licence (kept for historical reasons) · DOC 14752
Operatørskapet er overført fra OMV (Norge) AS til Equinor Energy AS, i henhold til vedtaksbrev fra OED datert 10.10.2019, jf. petroleumsloven § 3-7 andre ledd.
Jun 13, 2019 · Other messages · DOC 14154
Olje- og energidepartementet gir i brev av 12.6.2019 dispensasjon fra utvinningstillatelsen punkt 1 d), jf. punkt 9 i tillatelsen, slik at PL 537 overføres til forlengelsesperioden med varighet til 15.5.2049, jf. lov 29. november 1996 nr 72 om petroleumsloven § 3-9 første og annet ledd.
May 16, 2018 · Other messages · DOC 12956
Statoil Petroleum AS har endret navn til Equinor Energy AS fra 16.5.2018
Apr 20, 2018 · Other messages · DOC 12594
Olje- og energidepartementet bekrefter i brev datert 19.4.2018 at initiell periode forlenges til 15.5.2019, jf. petroleumsloven § 3-9 første ledd.
Jan 3, 2017 · Change to licence (kept for historical reasons) · DOC 11412
Tullow Oil Norge AS har overdratt sin 20 % deltakerandel i tillatelsen til Statoil Petroleum AS. Iht. skjøte er gjennomføringsdato 30.12.2016 og virkningsdato 1.7.2016.
Apr 20, 2016 · Other messages · DOC 10797
Olje- og energidepartementet bekrefter i brev datert 20.4.2016 at initiell periode forlenges til 15.5.2018, jf. petroleumsloven § 3-9 første ledd.
Jun 23, 2014 · Mortgage deleted · DOC 7899
Pantobligasjon pålydende NOK 2 000 000 000 skriver norske kroner to milliarder, hvor Spring Energy Norway AS pantsetter sin 20 % deltakerandel i utvinningstillatelsen til fordel for Merchant Banking, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) datert 22.6.2012 (dok.nr.: 6531) er slettet. Samtykke fra panthaver Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) foreligger datert 16.6.2014.
Jun 19, 2014 · Other messages · DOC 7883
Olje og energidepartementet bekrefter i brev datert 17.06.2014 at initiell periode i utvinnigstillatelsen forlenges til 15.05.2016
Feb 19, 2013 · Other messages · DOC 6895
Spring Energy Norway AS har endret foretaksnavn til Tullow Oil Norge AS med virkning fra 11.02.2013
Jun 26, 2012 · Mortgage of a licence or a share in one · DOC 6531
Spring Energy Norway AS pantsetter sin 20 % deltakerandel i utvinningstillatelsen til fordel for Merchant Banking, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ). Første prioritet panteobligasjon pålydende NOK 2 000 000 000 skriver norske kroner tomilliarder 00/100. 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 datert 19.6.2012 gitt samtykke i medhold av petroleumsloven § 6-2 første ledd. Pantsettelsen utgjør et såkalt krysspant.
Jun 26, 2012 · Mortgage deleted · DOC 6514
Pantobligasjon pålydende NOK 1 500 000 000 skriver norske kroner enmilliardfemhundremillioner 00/100 datert 12.8.2010 (dok. nr. 5470) hvor Spring Energy Norway AS pantsetter sin 20 % deltakerandel i utvinningstillatelsen til Merchant Banking, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) er slettet. Samtykke fra panthaver Merchant Banking, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) er påtegnet panteobligasjonen, og datert 21.6.2012.
Dec 29, 2010 · Change to licence (kept for historical reasons) · DOC 5571
OMV (Norge) AS overdrar en 15 % deltakerandel i utvinningstillatelsen til Statoil Petroleum AS med virkning fra 29.12.2010.
Aug 12, 2010 · Mortgage deleted · DOC 5447
Pantobligasjon stor NOK 1 000 000 000 skriver norske kroner enmilliard 00/100 datert 15.9.2009 (dok. nr. 4574) hvor Spring Energy Norway AS pantsetter sin 20 % deltakerandel i utvinningstillatelsen til Merchant Banking, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) er slettet. Samtykke fra panthaver Merchant Banking, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) foreligger 12.8.2010.
Aug 12, 2010 · Mortgage of a licence or a share in one · DOC 5470
Spring Energy Norway AS pantsetter sin 20% deltakerandel i utvinningstillatelsen til fordel for Merchant Banking, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ). Første prioritet panteobligasjon stor NOK 1,500,000,000, skriver norske kroner enmilliardfemhundremillioner 00/100. 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 22.6.2010 gitt samtykke i medhold av petroleumsloven § 6-2 første ledd. Pantsettelsen utgjør et såkalt krysspant.
Sep 15, 2009 · Mortgage of a licence or a share in one · DOC 4574
Spring Energy Norway AS pantsetter sin 20% deltakerandel i tillatelsen til fordel for Merchant Banking, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AS (publ). Førsteprioritet pantobligasjon stor NOK 1,000,000,000, skriver norske kroner enmilliard 00/100. Pantsetter har ikke rett til å overdra eller foreta ytterlige pantsettelser av pantsatte objekt uten skriftlig samtykke fra panthaver. Olje- og energidepartement har i brev av 15.9.2009 gitt samtykke i medhold av petroleumsloven § 6-2 første ledd. Pantsettelsen utgjør et såkalt krysspant.
Jun 3, 2009 · New licence · DOC 4443
Tillatelsen er innført i petroleumsregisteret
Ownership history
EVERY INTEREST ON FILE · NEWEST FIRST
| Company | Interest | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equinor Energy AS | 42.5% | Sep 30, 2026 | today |
| Aker BP ASA | 27.5% | Sep 30, 2026 | today |
| Petoro AS | 20% | Sep 30, 2026 | today |
| INPEX Idemitsu Norge AS | 10% | Sep 30, 2026 | today |
| Aker BP ASA | 35% | Jan 1, 2023 | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Equinor Energy AS | 35% | Jan 1, 2023 | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Petoro AS | 20% | Jan 1, 2023 | Sep 29, 2026 |
| INPEX Idemitsu Norge AS | 10% | Jan 1, 2023 | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Equinor Energy AS | 35% | Jun 30, 2022 | Dec 31, 2022 |
| ABP Norway AS | 35% | Jun 30, 2022 | Dec 31, 2022 |
| Petoro AS | 20% | Jun 30, 2022 | Dec 31, 2022 |
| INPEX Idemitsu Norge AS | 10% | Jun 30, 2022 | Dec 31, 2022 |
| Equinor Energy AS | 35% | Jan 31, 2022 | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Lundin Energy Norway AS | 35% | Jan 31, 2022 | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Petoro AS | 20% | Jan 31, 2022 | Jun 29, 2022 |
| INPEX Idemitsu Norge AS | 10% | Jan 31, 2022 | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Equinor Energy AS | 35% | Dec 17, 2021 | Jan 30, 2022 |
| Lundin Energy Norway AS | 35% | Dec 17, 2021 | Jan 30, 2022 |
| Petoro AS | 20% | Dec 17, 2021 | Jan 30, 2022 |
| Idemitsu Petroleum Norge AS | 10% | Dec 17, 2021 | Jan 30, 2022 |
| Equinor Energy AS | 35% | Nov 30, 2020 | Dec 16, 2021 |
| OMV (Norge) AS | 25% | Nov 30, 2020 | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Petoro AS | 20% | Nov 30, 2020 | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Idemitsu Petroleum Norge AS | 10% | Nov 30, 2020 | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Lundin Energy Norway AS | 10% | Nov 30, 2020 | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Equinor Energy AS | 35% | May 16, 2018 | Nov 29, 2020 |
| OMV (Norge) AS | 25% | May 16, 2018 | Nov 29, 2020 |
| Petoro AS | 20% | May 16, 2018 | Nov 29, 2020 |
| Idemitsu Petroleum Norge AS | 20% | May 16, 2018 | Nov 29, 2020 |
| Statoil Petroleum AS | 35% | Dec 30, 2016 | May 15, 2018 |
| OMV (Norge) AS | 25% | Dec 30, 2016 | May 15, 2018 |
| Idemitsu Petroleum Norge AS | 20% | Dec 30, 2016 | May 15, 2018 |
| Petoro AS | 20% | Dec 30, 2016 | May 15, 2018 |
| OMV (Norge) AS | 25% | Feb 13, 2013 | Dec 29, 2016 |
| Tullow Oil Norge AS | 20% | Feb 13, 2013 | Dec 29, 2016 |
| Idemitsu Petroleum Norge AS | 20% | Feb 13, 2013 | Dec 29, 2016 |
| Petoro AS | 20% | Feb 13, 2013 | Dec 29, 2016 |
| Statoil Petroleum AS | 15% | Feb 13, 2013 | Dec 29, 2016 |
| OMV (Norge) AS | 25% | Dec 29, 2010 | Feb 12, 2013 |
| Petoro AS | 20% | Dec 29, 2010 | Feb 12, 2013 |
| Idemitsu Petroleum Norge AS | 20% | Dec 29, 2010 | Feb 12, 2013 |
| Spring Energy Norway AS | 20% | Dec 29, 2010 | Feb 12, 2013 |
| Statoil Petroleum AS | 15% | Dec 29, 2010 | Feb 12, 2013 |
| OMV (Norge) AS | 40% | May 15, 2009 | Dec 28, 2010 |
| Spring Energy Norway AS | 20% | May 15, 2009 | Dec 28, 2010 |
| Petoro AS | 20% | May 15, 2009 | Dec 28, 2010 |
| Idemitsu Petroleum Norge AS | 20% | May 15, 2009 | Dec 28, 2010 |
Operators
- Equinor Energy ASDec 1, 2019 to today
- OMV (Norge) ASMay 15, 2009 to Nov 30, 2019
Phases
- ProductionMay 16, 2019 to May 15, 2049
- Initial extendedMay 16, 2018 to May 15, 2019
- Initial extendedMay 16, 2016 to May 15, 2018
- Initial extendedMay 16, 2014 to May 15, 2016
- InitialMay 15, 2009 to May 15, 2014
Wellbores
9 ON FILE
| Wellbore | Purpose | Operator | Entered | TD, m | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7324/7-U-2 S | Pilot | Equinor Energy AS | Mar 19, 2024 | 528 | Not applicable |
| 7324/7-4 | Appraisal | Equinor Energy AS | Mar 17, 2024 | 900 | Oil |
| 7324/8-U-1 | Pilot | OMV (Norge) AS | Sep 18, 2017 | 526 | — |
| 7324/8-3 | Appraisal | OMV (Norge) AS | Aug 16, 2017 | 805 | Oil |
| 7324/7-3 S | Appraisal | OMV (Norge) AS | Jan 15, 2016 | 2,354 | Oil |
| 7324/8-2 | Wildcat | OMV (Norge) AS | Apr 26, 2015 | 840 | Shows |
| 7324/7-2 | Wildcat | OMV (Norge) AS | Apr 13, 2014 | 1,730 | Oil |
| 7324/7-1 S | Wildcat | OMV (Norge) AS | Sep 20, 2013 | 2,535 | Shows |
| 7324/8-1 | Wildcat | OMV (Norge) AS | Aug 10, 2013 | 930 | Oil |
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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 labeled in English by Petrora, and the link beside each opens it in Google Translate.
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