TotalEnergies Seeks Approval for New Offshore Exploration in South Africa’s Deep Water Orange Basin
TotalEnergies is pursuing environmental clearance to drill up to seven exploration wells in the southern portion of its Deep Water Orange Basin (DWOB) block, located off South Africa’s west coast. The DWOB block lies approximately 200 kilometers (124 miles) offshore between Port Nolloth and Saldanha Bay in deep waters. TotalEnergies EP South Africa (TEEPSA), the operator, previously received authorization in 2023 to explore the northern section of the block. The company now seeks to extend