OMV has farmed in for 25% from Equinor (previously Statoil) in Barents Sea licences PL615 and PL615 B, effective 29 June 2018. The NFW 7324/3-1 over the Intrepid Eagle prospect on PL615 is planned for 2018 targeting the Triassic Snadd and Fruholmen, and the Early to Middle Jurassic Sto. The "West Hercules" semi-sub has been contracted with a PTD of 1,831m MD, which is expected to take 29 days. On 30 September 2016 Statoil increased its share to 80%, after it acquired the equity held by partners ConocoPhillips (25%) and OMV (20%). PL615 covers 410 sq km in blocks 7324/1, 2 & 3, and 7325/1, located 40km NNE of Wisting area, and 165km ESE of Bjornoya (Bear Island). PL615 B lies adjacent to the NE and spans 568 sq km over 7425/10 & 11. PL615 was awarded in the 21st Round, effective 13 May 2011 with a two well commitment that has been satisfied by the small Atlantis gas discovery 7325/1-1 (2014, Statoil, 2,865m) and the dry Apollo NFW 7324/2-1 (2014, Statoil, 1,090m). PL615 B was issued on 21 June 2013 as part of the 22nd Round and has an outstanding firm well commitment. PL615 and PL615 B partners are now Equinor Energy AS (55% + Op), OMV (Norge) AS (25%) and Petoro AS (20%).
OMV has farmed in for 25% from Equinor (previously Statoil) in Barents Sea licences PL615 and PL615 B, 