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Important appraisals completed at Johan Sverdrup

Statoil has as operator completed important appraisal wells in the western part of the Johan Sverdrup field. This also marks the completion of the appraisal program in the central parts of the field.
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Extends rig contract with Maersk

Det norske oljeselskap ASA has, on behalf of the partners in the Ivar Aasen project, extended the contract with Maersk Drilling for lease of the drilling rig XL Enhanced 2. The contract has been extended from three to five years, and runs from 2014…
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Update on Johan Sverdrup appraisal well

Det norske oljeselskap ASA has, as partner in PL 265 (20 percent), by core samples confirmed oil shows in weathered and fractured basement rocks in the secondary objective of appraisal well 16/2-17 B. No sandstone reservoir was found in the primary…
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Jette update

Det norske oljeselskap ASA reported on Wednesday May 22nd, that production had commenced from the North Sea Jette field. Jette is developed with two subsea wells, tied back to the ExxonMobil operated Jotun platform.
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A fully fledged oil company

Det norske oljeselskap ASA is now a fully fledged oil company with exploration, development and operation. This week, the Ivar Aasen development was approved by the Storting. At the same time, production of Det norske’s first self-produced oil as…
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First oil produced by Det norske

Det norske oljeselskap ASA has initiated production from Jette. The first well is in production, and with good results. This is the first oil produced by Det norske as operator, representing a milestone for the company.
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Very good at Sverdrup

The “Fault Margin” appraisal well in PL 265 on the Johan Sverdrup discovery is in the process of being completed. Det norske oljeselskap ASA is of the opinion that the well results are very good. The result removes any uncertainty related to the…
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Agreement with Total

Det norske oljeselskap ASA has come to an agreement with Total E&P Norge AS with regards to transfer of participating interests in three licenses.
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A satisfactory first quarter for Det norske

Det norske oljeselskap ASA had a satisfactory first quarter. The discovery in licence 502 confirmed that the Johan Sverdrup field extends into this licence. The discovery in licence 457 (Asha) is an extension of the Ivar Aasen field, and it increases…
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Sverre Skogen appointed Executive Chairman in Det norske

Sverre Skogen will as of May 1st take on the position as Executive Chairman in Det norske oljeselskap ASA until a new CEO has been appointed. Erik Haugane will step down as CEO on May 1st, not on 1st August, as previously announced. Haugane will act…