More than 2 200 oil and gas wells are to be found on the Norwegian continental shelf. In 2024, more than 20% of these wells were temporary plugged and abandoned wells. Downhole barriers in temporary plugged and abandoned wells are not qualified to last for ever. That makes it important to follow up and ensure they are not abandoned beyond the lifespan of the barriers which secure them.
This animation has voiceover in Norwegian with english sub-titles.
This is an updated animation to show more examples illustrating what we define as a temporary plugged and abandoned well.
The animation clarifies which wells Havtil defines as temporary abandoned wells.
Havtil is planning a new data collection on well integrity status for temporary plugged and abandoned wells in 2026.