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Marula-1X Well offshore Namibia Turns Up Dry

“The farm-down agreement between Impact and TotalEnergies that was completed last year provides full carry of Impact’s exploration and development costs on Blocks 2912 and 2913B through to first commercial production from these blocks. This presents us with an attractive opportunity set to test different geological plays on these blocks at no upfront cost”, Africa Oil President and CEO Roger Tucker said.

ReconAfrica to accelerate drilling plan for Namibia exploration well

“Prospect I is one of the largest mapped structures in the Damara Fold Belt, is well imaged from 2D seismic, and demonstrates a four-way dip closure in which we expect to penetrate over 1,500 meters of Otavi reservoir. Drilling at the Prospect I location has been significantly derisked by the results of our first Damara Fold Belt well, Naingopo, which encountered reservoir in the Otavi carbonates, hydrocarbon shows and oil to surface. We are excited to drill this follow-on exploration well as we continue to look to unlock the significant hydrocarbon potential of the Damara Fold Belt.”

Namibia unveils offshore drilling plans, new licensing opportunities

Namibia’s offshore oil and gas industry is set for significant growth in 2025, driven by new licensing opportunities and an uptick in drilling activities, Petroleum Commissioner Maggy Shino announced during a webinar hosted by the African Energy Chamber, Wood Mackenzie and Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy. The move is set to attract fresh investment as the country cements its status as one of the world’s most promising oil frontiers.

Namibia Tempers Oil Expectations After Recent Drilling Campaigns

When TotalEnergies and Shell made offshore discoveries there in 2022, the sparsely populated African country aspired to develop its resources quickly before a global energy transition lowers demand for crude. But recent results from offshore fields have brought on a more measured view, and central bank Governor Johannes !Gawaxab says expectations should be dialed back.

Chevron acquires 80% interest in exploration block, offshore Namibia

Custos Energy announced completion of the previously announced farm-in by Chevron Namibia Exploration II Limited, a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, into Petroleum Exploration License 82 (PEL 82). The transaction provides for an 80% participating interest and operatorship for Chevron, with each of Custos and the National Petroleum Company of Namibia (NAMCOR) retaining 10% interests.

Shell writes down Namibia oil discovery in blow to country

Shell (SHEL.L), opens new tab will write down around $400 million over an oil discovery offshore Namibia that it deemed commercially unviable in a blow to the southern African country’s efforts to become a crude producer.
Shell told Reuters that discovered oil and gas resources in offshore block PEL39 in Namibia “cannot currently be confirmed for commercial development.”