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The Norwegian Offshore Directorate (NOD) has granted Equinor a drilling permit for two wildcat wells in the North Sea. The permit is for wells 34/6-8 S and 34/6-8 A in production license 554. Equinor is the operator of the license with 40% working interest, with partners Aker BP and Vår Energi each holding 30%. The drilling operation will be conducted with Odfjell Drilling’s Deepsea Atlantic semi-submersible rig. Deepsea Atlantic rig is sixth generation deepwater and harsh environment unit, which can operate at water depths of up to 3,000 meters. The dual derrick, dynamic-positioned rig incorporates enhanced GVA 7500 designs. Its maximum drilling capacity is 10,670 meters. |