The well was drilled by the Deepsea Yantai rig. (Photo: Odfjell Drilling)

Vår Energi announces a new commercial gas and condensate discovery in the Vidsyn exploration well, located close to the Vår Energi-operated Fenja field in the Norwegian Sea. The discovery is the third commercial discovery for Vår Energi so far in 2025 and will be evaluated as a potential tie-in to Fenja.

The discovery was made on the Vidsyn ridge, which has the potential to hold up to 100 million barrels of oil equivalent (mmboe) gross. The Vidsyn well confirms discovered recoverable resources in the range of 25 to 40 mmboe gross, which are considered commercial. The remaining potential of the ridge will be assessed through an appraisal programme, to facilitate for a fast track development.

The well encountered very good quality reservoirs with over 200 metres of hydrocarbon column. The discovery is located updip of a previous exploration well, providing a clear framework confirming commerciality and supporting further evaluation of the broader Vidsyn ridge. The reservoir contains high quality gas-condensate only eight kilometres from the existing Fenja subsea infrastructure, which is tied into the Njord host facility.

SVP Exploration, Luca Dragonetti in Vår Energi said:
“Vidsyn is an exciting discovery unlocking a much larger potential along the ridge in our operated Fenja area and adding high-value barrels to be developed leveraging existing infrastructure in which Vår Energi holds significant equity.”

The discovery supports the Company’s infrastructure-led exploration approach and strengthens its position in the Norwegian Sea.

Dragonetti added:
“We are actively exploring in this area and are currently maturing new prospects. The Vidsyn discovery is the consequence of our disciplined and selective exploration strategy focused on expanding our ability to deliver value through proximity to existing infrastructure.”

The partners in the licence are Vår Energi (operator, 75%) and DNO ASA’s wholly-owned subsidiaries DNO Norge AS (7.5%) and Sval Energi AS (17.5%).

Geological information

The primary exploration target for the well was to prove petroleum in Lower to Middle Jurassic reservoir rocks in the Ile Formation (the Fangst Group). The secondary exploration target was to prove petroleum in Lower Jurassic reservoir rocks in the Tilje and Tofte Formations (the Båt Group).

Well 6406/11-2 S encountered a gas/condensate column of around 110 metres in the Ile Formation in a sandstone reservoir with moderate to good reservoir properties. The reservoir was around 145 metres thick. The petroleum/water contact was encountered 3513 metres below sea level. The total column is in excess of 210 metres.

In the secondary exploration targets in the Tilje and Tofte formations, aquiferous sandstones were encountered, with moderate reservoir quality.

Extensive data acquisition and sampling have been carried out.

The well was drilled to a vertical depth of 3857 metres below sea level and was terminated in the Åre Formation from the Late Triassic. Water depth at the site is 310 metres. The well will be permanently plugged and abandoned.

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