OKEA ASA – Drilling operation in PL 1014 (Arkenstone) temporarily suspended
(Trondheim, 17 December 2024) OKEA ASA (OSE: OKEA). Drilling operations on the NO 6610/7-3 exploration well operated by Equinor, have been temporarily suspended after shallow gas was encountered during the drilling operations.Two pilot wells were drilled to assess the presence of shallow gas above the reservoir. Shallow gas was encountered, and the drilling operations have been temporarily suspended. The wells were drilled from the semi-submersible rig, Deepsea Atlantic. Both pilot wells have been securely plugged with cement, and the partners in the license will focus on well