Equinor, partners strike gas at Gullfaks South in North Sea

• 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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