TotalEnergies Takes Operatorship of Namibia's PEL83 Licence

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TotalEnergies has taken over operatorship of Namibia's PEL83 Licence in the Orange Basin, consolidating control of the area that includes the large Mopane oil discovery. The transaction makes TotalEnergies operator of the two largest oil discoveries reported in Namibia's Orange Basin, reinforcing its upstream position in the country. By taking a 40% operated interest in PEL83, TotalEnergies now runs development of the Mopane area alongside Galp, NAMCOR, and Custos. The block carries a 3C resource estimate of about 1.3 billion barrels equivalent, and TotalEnergies plans a three-well exploration and appraisal campaign in 2026 to advance a potential phase 1 development. The company is also joining a cross-industry alliance focused on hydrogen-powered heavy transport and related infrastructure as part of its low-carbon mobility push.

Impact on stocks 2

Energy▲ · 1 stocks
TotalEnergies SE
TTE
▲ PositiveSupplyrelevance

TotalEnergies takes operatorship of PEL83 and 40% operated interest, consolidating control of the Mopane discovery and its 1.3bn boe resource.

Energy Transition & Power Demand▲ · 1 stocks
Galp Energia Nom
0B67
± MixedSupplyrelevance

Galp remains a partner in PEL83 as TotalEnergies takes over operatorship of the Mopane area, a neutral-to-mixed change in its role.

Off-coverage companies 2

Custos Energy (Pty) Ltd.Private± Mixed
Supplyrelevance

Custos is listed as a partner in PEL83 alongside TotalEnergies, with no specific impact stated.

NAMCORPrivate± Mixed
Supplyrelevance

NAMCOR is named as a partner in the PEL83 block now operated by TotalEnergies, with no specific impact stated.

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