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88 Energy Identifies Hydrocarbon Potential in Namibia’s Owambo Basin

88 Energy Limited has uncovered 10 independent structural closures with significant hydrocarbon potential in Namibia’s Owambo Basin. This discovery follows an initial analysis of 2D seismic data within the southern region of Petroleum Exploration Licence 93 (PEL 93). The identified closures, characterized by large structural formations—some exceeding 100 km² in size with substantial vertical relief—show promising indications of hydrocarbon charge from nearby source rocks. Monitor Exploration Limited, the operator of PEL 93’s exploration program, recently

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Oil Corporate News Exploration International

Sonatrach to Resume Oil Exploration in Libya’s Ghadames Basin After Decade-Long Pause

Algeria’s state-owned oil company, Sonatrach, is set to restart exploration activities in Libya’s Ghadames Basin, specifically on plots 95 and 96, after a hiatus of nearly ten years. The decision follows a recent technical meeting between Sonatrach and Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC), during which seismic survey data was reviewed and the resource potential of the region reevaluated. As part of the renewed efforts, operations will soon resume on the A1-96/2 exploratory well, which has

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International Oil

Seplat Energy Rejuvenates Nigeria’s Oil Industry with Major ExxonMobil Asset Acquisition

Seplat Energy Plc has taken a bold step to reinvigorate Nigeria’s oil industry by reactivating hundreds of dormant oil wells, following its acquisition of ExxonMobil’s onshore oil and gas assets in the country. This acquisition marks a pivotal moment, leveraging the exit of international oil companies from Africa’s largest oil producer to bolster local operations. In October, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) approved the $1.19 billion deal, over two years after it was

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Corporate News Diamonds International

Lucara Diamond Corp Projects Robust 2025 Revenue and Operational Milestones

Lucara Diamond Corp forecasts diamond sales of 400,000 to 420,000 carats in 2025, generating revenues between $195 million and $225 million. This outlook reflects steady progress at the company’s Karowe mine in Botswana, a world-class operation achieving significant milestones in 2023. CEO William Lamb highlighted these achievements in a December 4 operational guidance update, noting that production targets were surpassed. “Our strategic focus on the underground mining project has shown remarkable progress, with shaft depths

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Corporate News International Oil

Oando Energy Boosts Crude Oil Production by 50% Following Agip Acquisition

Oando Energy Resources Nigeria Limited has reported a nearly 50% increase in crude oil production within three months, following its acquisition of Nigerian Agip Oil Company from Eni earlier this year. During a meeting with joint venture partner Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) in Abuja, Oando’s Managing Director, Dr. Ainojie Irune, credited the remarkable growth to seamless integration and strong collaboration between the two entities. “Within less than 100 days of the acquisition, we

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Oil International Petroleum

Uganda to Fully Fund $4 Billion Oil Refinery Through Equity

Uganda has announced plans to fully finance its $4 billion oil refinery project in Hoima District using equity, abandoning earlier plans to seek international market financing. Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa revealed that the government, in partnership with UAE-based Alpha MBM Investments, has opted to proceed without external debt financing. This decision marks a significant shift from the original funding model, which projected a mix of 60% debt and 40% equity. The Uganda Refinery Project aims

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Corporate News International Mergers & Acquisitions

Chappal Energies Completes $1.2 Billion Acquisition of Equinor Nigeria

Chappal Energies has officially concluded the acquisition of Equinor Nigeria Energy Company (ENEC), a subsidiary of Norway’s Equinor ASA, solidifying its presence in Nigeria’s energy sector. Initially announced in November 2023, the transaction saw Equinor sell its 54% stake in the OML 128 oil and gas lease to Chappal Energies. The acquisition was finalized on December 6, 2025, following a year-long process. The deal is valued at up to $1.2 billion, comprising a $710 million

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Corporate News International Oil Petroleum

NNPC Launches First Export of Low-Sulfur Fuel Oil

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has successfully sold its inaugural shipment of Port Harcourt low-sulfur straight-run fuel oil (LSSR) to Dubai-based Gulf Transport & Trading Limited (GTT). This marks the beginning of operations at the Port Harcourt Refinery and the export of petroleum products. The Wonder Star MR1 vessel is set to load 15,000 metric tons of LSSR, equivalent to approximately 13.6 million liters. Although the current export volume from NNPC is modest,

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International Corporate News Exploration

88 Energy Targets 2025 Completion for Resource Estimate in Namibia’s Owambo Basin

88 Energy is on track to finalize a prospective resource estimate for PEL 93, located in Namibia’s onshore Owambo Basin, by the first half of 2025. The update follows an internal review of Monitor Exploration Limited’s initial interpretation of 2D seismic data, which identified 10 significant independent structural closures. PEL 93 spans a vast 18,500 km² and includes central licence blocks 1717 and 1817. The company plans to drill its first well in the basin

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International Exploration Oil

Noble Venturer Drillship Set to Begin High-Impact Exploration in Namibia

The Noble Venturer drillship is scheduled to arrive in Walvis Bay next week to commence drilling operations for Rhino Resources on Block PEL-85. The campaign will target two key prospects, Volans-1 and Sagittarius-1, and is expected to last at least 100 days. This state-of-the-art seventh-generation Samsung 96-K drillship, built in 2014, is equipped to operate in water depths of up to 12,000 feet and drill as deep as 40,000 feet. With a crew capacity of

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