Africa Oil Provides Update on Namibia Drilling Operations

Africa Oil ( (TSE:AOI) ) has issued an update.

Africa Oil Corp. announced an operational update regarding the Marula-1X drilling operation on Block 2913B offshore Namibia. The well, drilled to a depth of 6,460 meters, did not encounter hydrocarbons in its primary target, prompting a comprehensive analysis of the results. This development impacts Africa Oil’s exploration strategy, as the company holds an effective interest of approximately 3.8% in the blocks, which include the Venus light oil discovery. The farm down agreement with TotalEnergies ensures that Impact Oil & Gas, in which Africa Oil has a stake, is fully carried for exploration and development costs, presenting opportunities to explore different geological plays without upfront costs.

More about Africa Oil

Africa Oil is an independent upstream oil and gas company with operations in Nigeria, Namibia, South Africa, and Equatorial Guinea. The company focuses on producing and developing assets, particularly in deepwater Nigeria and the Orange Basin, where it holds interests in significant projects like the Venus light oil discovery offshore Namibia.

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