PEL 79 Offshore – Orange Basin, Namibia

Highlights

  • PEL 79 sits outboard and east of PEL 3 (BW Energy – Kudu), PEL 85 (Rhino Energy) and PEL 39 (Shell).
  • There is significant existing 2D and 3D as well as on-block well data.
  • The Kudu gas field holds proved reserves of 1.3 TCF (or 220 Mboe) with a further potential of 3-9 TCF.
  • The Mopane discovery in the acreage immediately west of Kudu is beneficial for prospects on PEL 79.
  • Rhino Energy has applied for a 10 well permit with plans to drill 2 wells in Q4, 2024.
  • Adjacent to Shell’s largest commercial find (Graff-1) and Venus Discovery by TotalEnergies.
Partners Participation Interest
Namcor (Operator) 67%
Giraffe* 33%

* Effective Interest – On April 24th 2024, the Company acquired 49% of Giraffe Energy Investments (Pty) Ltd. resulting in an effective interest to Wittmeier Oil & Gas Engineering in PEL 79 of 16.5% interest.

PEL 79 Snapshot

Location Upper Orange Basin
Area 13,829 km2
Water Depth 0m – 210m
Grant Date 01-July-15
Licence Term 5 years + 1 year extension + 2 renewal terms of 2 years
2D Seismic 4760 km
3D Seismic 1137 km2
Nearby Wells Mopane-1X, Mopane-2X (2024)
Kudu Gas Field (BW Energy)
2815-15/1 (Chevron 1996)