Equinor, partners strike gas at Gullfaks South in North Sea
Bitget2026/10/08 06:34Equinor reported a gas discovery at the Gullfaks South field in the North Sea, about 190 kilometers northwest of Bergen. Estimated recoverable volumes of 0.5 million to 1.6 million standard cubic meters of oil equivalent, or 3.3 million to 10.3 million boe. The well was drilled as a sidetrack during production-well drilling, targeting a low-cost exploration outcome. Askeladden rig drilled the discovery well, formally named 34/10-D-4 BH. Ownership aligns with the Gullfaks production license partners: Equinor, Petoro, OMV. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Equinor ASA published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 08, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.
- Equinor reported a gas discovery at the Gullfaks South field in the North Sea, about 190 kilometers northwest of Bergen.
- Estimated recoverable volumes of 0.5 million to 1.6 million standard cubic meters of oil equivalent, or 3.3 million to 10.3 million boe.
- The well was drilled as a sidetrack during production-well drilling, targeting a low-cost exploration outcome.
- Askeladden rig drilled the discovery well, formally named 34/10-D-4 BH.
- Ownership aligns with the Gullfaks production license partners: Equinor, Petoro, OMV.
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