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Namibia

PEL 87 location map; Source: Pancontinental
Fossil Energy

New studies enhance outlook for Orange Basin exploration block

Australia-based petroleum exploration company Pancontinental Energy has revealed the results of two studies exploring hydrocarbon properties of a petroleum exploration license (PEL) it operates in the Orange Basin, offshore Namibia.

about 1 year ago
PEL 94 offshore Namibia; Source: GEO Exploration
Fossil Energy

Oil resource uplift comes to light in Namibian offshore basin’s ‘sweet spot’

GEO Exploration has revealed an uptick in unrisked prospective resources within its petroleum exploration license (PEL) 94 in the Walvis Basin, off the coast of Namibia.

about 1 year ago
GEOxyz opens first office in Africa, more expansions in its roadmap
Subsea

GEOxyz opens first office in Africa, more expansions in its roadmap

GEOxyz has opened its first branch in Africa, located in Namibia, marking what the Belgium-headquartered survey company describes is a significant milestone in its international expansion strategy. According to GEOxyz, Namibia was chosen as the regional base due to its central location, strong busin

about 1 year ago
Noble Venturer drillship; Source: Noble Corporation
Fossil Energy

Halliburton plays its part in Rhino’s oil search offshore Namibia

As Africa continues to attract more interest in its offshore basins, U.S.-headquartered oilfield services player Halliburton has lent a helping hand to Rhino Resources for exploration activities on Block 2914 within the petroleum exploration license (PEL) 85 off the coast of Namibia.

about 1 year ago
FPSO Agogo; Source: Yinson Production
Fossil Energy

Yinson Production’s FPSO with carbon reduction kit ticks pit stop off its list as voyage to Angola continues

Yinson Production has confirmed a brief stopover in Namibia, following which its floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel, sporting carbon capture technology to decarbonize operations, is slated to reach Angolan waters in mid-May 2025.

about 1 year ago
TotalEnergies has used Deepsea Mira rig for its drilling activities in Namibia; Source: Odjell Drilling
Fossil Energy

Venus rising on Namibia’s offshore horizon as TotalEnergies progresses oil field development

TotalEnergies and its joint venture (JV) partners are making inroads in the development of a giant oil discovery in the Orange Basin off the coast of Namibia.

about 1 year ago
An offshore drilling rig
Fossil Energy

No hydrocarbons for TotalEnergies offshore Namibia

An exploration well in Namibia’s Orange Basin operated by France’s energy giant TotalEnergies has yielded no hydrocarbons.

about 1 year ago
A drillship
News

Noble rig strikes oil in Namibia’s Orange Basin

Africa’s energy player, Rhino Resources, has confirmed an oil discovery in a petroleum exploration license (PEL) it operates in the country’s Orange Basin.

about 1 year ago
A map
Fossil Energy

Australian player eyeing entry into Namibia’s frontier basin

Australia-headquartered exploration and production company Grand Gulf Energy has entered into a binding option agreement to acquire Wrangel, an applicant for a working interest in a petroleum exploration license (PEL) in the Walvis Basin, offshore Namibia.

about 1 year ago
Deepsea Mira rig works for TotalEnergies off the coast of Namibia; Source: Odfjell Drilling
Fossil Energy

Namibia sets the stage for new offshore oil & gas licensing round and drilling plays

As multiple drilling campaigns are poised to shape Africa’s energy future this year, the African Energy Chamber (AEC), which serves as the voice of the energy sector in Africa, has opted to shine a light on the offshore oil and gas drilling programs and licensing opportunities in Namibia.

about 1 year ago
PEL 87 location map; Source: Pancontinental
Fossil Energy

Operator on the hunt for new partner to bankroll hydrocarbon search offshore Namibia

Pancontinental is on the lookout for a new partner to secure the required funds for exploration drilling in petroleum exploration license (PEL) 87, located in the Orange Basin, off the coast of Namibia, after Australia’s Woodside changed its mind about acquiring an interest in the license.

about 1 year ago
Argeo concludes longer-than-expected task for TotalEnergies offshore Namibia
Fossil Energy

Argeo concludes longer-than-expected task for TotalEnergies offshore Namibia

Norwegian subsea service provider Argeo has completed a project offshore Namibia on behalf of French multi-energy major TotalEnergies, with its vessel now demobilizing. Argeo completed its work at TotalEnergies’ Venus project in Namibia’s Orange Basin under a $39 million contract announced in April

about 1 year ago
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