Category: Orange Basin
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BP corroborates preliminary results of Rhino’s gas condensate discovery in Namibian waters
BP corroborates preliminary results of Rhino’s gas condensate discovery in Namibian waters BP has backed the disclosed findings related to a recent gas condensate discovery, which Rhino Resources, an African energy exploration player, made off the coast of Namibia, with a semi-submersible rig, owned by Northern Ocean (NOL) and managed by Odfjell Drilling. The post…
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Namibia richer for gas condensate discovery as ‘high liquid-yield’ comes to light
Namibia richer for gas condensate discovery as ‘high liquid-yield’ comes to light African energy exploration player Rhino Resources has made a gas condensate discovery off the coast of Namibia, thanks to drilling activities undertaken with a semi-submersible rig, owned by Northern Ocean (NOL) and managed by Odfjell Drilling. The post Namibia richer for gas condensate…
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New studies enhance outlook for Orange Basin exploration block
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. The post New studies enhance outlook for Orange Basin exploration block appeared first on Offshore Energy.…
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No hydrocarbons for TotalEnergies offshore Namibia
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. The post No hydrocarbons for TotalEnergies offshore Namibia appeared first on Offshore Energy. Dragana Nikše Go to offshore energy biz
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Noble rig strikes oil in Namibia’s Orange Basin
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. The post Noble rig strikes oil in Namibia’s Orange Basin appeared first on Offshore Energy. Dragana Nikše Go to offshore energy biz
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Namibia sets the stage for new offshore oil & gas licensing round and drilling plays
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…
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Upcoming ops in Namibia, Angola, Nigeria, and Libya mark oil & gas drilling hotspots across Africa
Upcoming ops in Namibia, Angola, Nigeria, and Libya mark oil & gas drilling hotspots across Africa African Energy Chamber (AEC), which serves as the voice of the energy sector in Africa, has shed more light on the ongoing and anticipated high-impact drilling campaigns in Namibia, Angola, Nigeria, and Libya. The post Upcoming ops in Namibia,…
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TotalEnergies begins drilling first of two planned oil prospects offshore Namibia
TotalEnergies begins drilling first of two planned oil prospects offshore Namibia After discovering more black gold resources in Namibia’s Orange Basin, TotalEnergies has moved to the next well on its drilling agenda in the African country. The post TotalEnergies begins drilling first of two planned oil prospects offshore Namibia appeared first on Offshore Energy. Melisa…
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Canadian firm finalizes stake sale in South Africa’s Orange Basin block
Canadian firm finalizes stake sale in South Africa’s Orange Basin block Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas has completed the transaction with compatriot Africa Oil Corp. enabling the latter’s subsidiary to increase its stake in a block offshore South Africa. The post Canadian firm finalizes stake sale in South Africa’s Orange Basin block appeared first on…
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Namibia’s Orange Basin still oil-rich but Shell’s discovery deemed ‘commercially unfeasible’
Namibia’s Orange Basin still oil-rich but Shell’s discovery deemed ‘commercially unfeasible’ Shell has decided to write down $400 million, citing technical and geological difficulties encountered at the petroleum exploration license (PEL) 39, as its oil discovery in the Orange Basin off the coast of Namibia cannot be confirmed for commercial development at this point. The…
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Fresh oil & gas-condensate discovery comes to light in Namibia
Fresh oil & gas-condensate discovery comes to light in Namibia Galp has found more light oil and gas-condensate in the second of up to four wells within its current exploration and appraisal (E&A) program in license PEL 83 off the coast of Namibia. The post Fresh oil & gas-condensate discovery comes to light in Namibia…
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TotalEnergies prolongs rig’s drilling job offshore Africa
TotalEnergies prolongs rig’s drilling job offshore Africa TotalEnergies has given more work to a semi-submersible rig owned by Northern Ocean (NOL) and managed by Odfjell Drilling. The post TotalEnergies prolongs rig’s drilling job offshore Africa appeared first on Offshore Energy. Melisa Cavcic Go to offshore energy biz
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Saipem rig finds more light oil & gas-condensate offshore Namibia
Saipem rig finds more light oil & gas-condensate offshore Namibia Galp has struck light oil and gas-condensate in the first well within its second exploration and appraisal program in the Orange Basin, where oil discoveries were made during the first campaign within license PEL 83 off the coast of Namibia. The post Saipem rig finds…