Exploration

Gas discovery made in the Barents, but not likely to be economic

Well on Elgol prospect hits a small gas column, and will be followed by drilling of the Zagato prospect

Barents Sea partners: from left, Aker BP chief executive Karl Johnny Hersvik, Var Energi chief executive Nick Walker and Equinor's head of exploration and production Norway, Kjetil Hove
Barents Sea partners: from left, Aker BP chief executive Karl Johnny Hersvik, Var Energi chief executive Nick Walker and Equinor's head of exploration and production Norway, Kjetil HovePhoto: NTB/SCANPIX
Norway Correspondent
Published 17 January 2025, 08:04Updated 17 January 2025, 08:18
NorwayVaar EnergiEquinorAker BPNorwegian Offshore Directorate