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Deepsea Mira Semi-Sub Up for Shell’s Drilling Job off Namibia

Dec 12, 2025

Shell has booked Northern Ocean’s Deepsea Mira semi-submersible rig for a drilling campaign offshore Namibia.The Odfjell Drilling-managed rig has been scheduled to start operations in Namibia in April 2026.The contract covers one firm well and includes one optional well…

TotalEnergies, Chevron Lead Bidding for Galp’s Namibia Oil Find

Nov 20, 2025

Oil majors TotalEnergies and Chevron have emerged as front-runners in the auction for a 40% operating stake in Galp's Mopane discovery in Namibia, four sources told Reuters.Oil companies have flocked to Namibia, which has no hydrocarbon production…

Shell to Take Majority Stake in Orange Basin Block with PetroSA-Backed Deal

Dec 09, 2025

South Africa's legacy national oil company, PetroSA, has approved a deal to give Shell Offshore a 60% stake in its Block 2C, off the country's west coast, a document seen by Reuters showed on Monday.If successfully concluded, the agreement will strengthen oil major Shell's SHEL…

BW Energy Confirms Liquid Hydrocarbons in Namibia’s Kudu Block

Nov 19, 2025

BW Energy has completed drilling operations on the Kharas-1 appraisal well in the Kudu license area, offshore Namibia, confirming the presence of hydrocarbons.The well, drilled with Odfjell Drilling-managed Deepsea Mira rig, reached a total depth of 5…

Rhino Resources Prolongs Deepsea Mira's Stay off Namibia

Nov 12, 2025

Offshore drilling contractor Northern Ocean and oil and gas firm Rhino Resources have signed a contract extension for Deepsea Mira semi-submersible drilling rig for work offshore Namibia.The contract for Deepsea Mira with Rhino Resources, signed in July 2025…

BW Energy Reports Encouraging Results at Kudu Well Offshore Namibia

Oct 31, 2025

BW Energy has reported encouraging preliminary results of the Kharas-1 appraisal well, drilled in the Orange Basin, offshore Namibia.The Kharas-1 appraisal well, drilled with Odfjell Drilling-managed Deepsea Mira semi-submersible rig, has reached…

Odfjell Drilling Buys One Semi-Sub Rig, Finds Work for Another

Nov 17, 2025

Offshore drilling contractor Odfjell Drilling has signed a $480 million deal to acquire Deepsea Bollsta semi-submersible drilling rig from Northern Ocean, while securing also securing a job for its Deepsea Aberdeen rig.Deepsea Bollsta has been…

Hoyer Acquires VMS Group

Nov 18, 2025

Hoyer, a global supplier of electric motors and automation solutions, and VMS Group, a marine service provider, have merged to create Hoyer VMS Group, a new company aiming to deliver a unique global offering for power and motion solutions across marine and industrial markets…

BP Confirms Oil and Gas Find in Rhino-Operated License off Namibia

Oct 20, 2025

BP on Monday confirmed an oil and gas discovery in Namibia’s Orange basin as reported by African energy explorer and operator Rhino Resources earlier this month.Petroleum Exploration License 85, where the well was drilled, is operated by Rhino Resources with a working interest of 42…

Chevron Bets on Long-Term Oil Demand Despite Oversupply Fears

Nov 14, 2025

When warnings abound about an imminent collapse in oil prices, one would not expect the CEO of a major oil company to boast that he has never been more confident.Yet that was precisely the message conveyed in Chevron's updated strategy, unveiled by CEO Mike Wirth on Wednesday…

Rhino Resources Targets New Appraisal Wells and Flow Test off Namibia

Oct 24, 2025

African oil and gas company Rhino Resources plans to drill an appraisal well on a Namibian prospect next year and take a flow test on another as it races TotalEnergies to first oil in the southern African nation, its chief executive said.The appraisal well…

BP Steps Up Appraisal Activities on Bumerangue Offshore Discovery in Brazil

Oct 30, 2025

BP is advancing appraisal planning for its Bumerangue offshore discovery in Brazil after laboratory analysis confirmed a large hydrocarbon column in the pre-salt Santos Basin, and CO2 levels in the reservoir that the company believes can be managed…

Galp to Choose Mopane Partner This Year

Oct 21, 2025

Portugal's Galp is in advanced talks with several oil majors to sell a 40% stake in its promising offshore Mopane field in Namibia and expects to choose a partner by the end of the year, Executive Board Member Nuno Bastos said on Tuesday.The…

Galp Sees 11% Quarterly Profit Rise

Oct 27, 2025

Portugal's Galp Energia reported an 11% increase in adjusted third-quarter core profit on Monday, beating analysts' estimates, driven by a jump in refining margins and robust gas trading.The energy firm reported adjusted earnings before interest…

Shell to Appeal South African Court Ruling Blocking Exploration

Oct 22, 2025

Shell has applied to gain the right to appeal against the decision of a South African court to block exploration in the offshore block 5/6/7, a Shell spokesperson said on Wednesday.'Shell has filed an application for leave to appeal alongside…

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