Equinor reports new oil find that strengthens Johan Castberg development

ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Mar.2026, Words: 272) — Equinor reported an oil discovery that will be tied into the Johan Castberg field in the Barents Sea, 220km northwest of Hammerfest.

The discovery was made in the “Polynya Tubåen” prospect (7220/7-5). And, the well was drilled by the COSL Prospector rig.