Galp spuds appraisal well on potential giant disco
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Galp spuds appraisal well on potential giant discovery in Namibia
Mopane probe may have uncovered another hydrocarbon sweet spot in Orange basin, says exploration specialist
Namibia President Nangolo Mbumba who assumed office after the death last month of his predecessor Hage Geingob will hope the Orange basin keeps on giving.
Namibia President Nangolo Mbumba — who assumed office after the death last month of his predecessor Hage Geingob — will hope the Orange basin keeps on giving.Photo: REUTERS/SCANPIX
Iain Esau
Africa Correspondent | London
Published 16 February 2024, 12:00
Galp Energia has spudded a critical appraisal well on its big Mopane oil discovery offshore Namibia.
The Mopane-1X discovery well in Block 2813A was drilled successfully by the semi-submersible rig Hercules, with the probe hitting two distinct Cretaceous pay zones.
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