The NPD reported on 4 January 2018 that DNO has acquired a 20% interest in PL 889 from operator VNG. The licence covers 142 sq km over parts of blocks 6507/8 and 6507/9 to the east of Heidrun and was awarded in APA 2016. The deal is effective from 28 December 2017.  DNO returned to the NCS in June 2017 after a six year absence. It acquired Origo Exploration Holding AS, gaining seven Norwegian licences plus four in the UK, Origoâs management and staff and the office in Stavanger. This latest licence is its eighth. Interest in PL 889 is now held by VNG Norge AS (40% + operator), Concedo ASA (40%) and DNO Norge AS (20%). 
DNO has acquired a 20% interest in PL 889 from VNG (40% + op.), Concedo (40%).