Namibia: TotalEnergies Concludes Agreement With Galp to Enter as Operator in the Prolific PEL 83 License, Including the Mopane Discovery

Core Points - TotalEnergies has signed an agreement with Galp Energia to initiate an exploration and appraisal campaign, including three wells over the next two years, with the first well planned for 2026 to advance the Mopane discovery [1][3] - TotalEnergies remains committed to the development of the Venus discovery and is working towards a potential final investment decision in 2026 [2] - The partnership with Galp is seen as a strong recognition of TotalEnergies' exploration and deepwater capabilities, reflecting confidence in Namibia as a future oil-producing country [3] - The completion of the transaction is subject to customary third-party approvals from Namibian authorities, expected to occur in 2026 [4] - TotalEnergies has been present in Namibia since 1964, employing 55 people and operating 43 service stations, positioning itself as the fourth largest fuel distributor in the country [4] - TotalEnergies will acquire a 40% operated interest in PEL83, which includes the Mopane discovery, while Galp will acquire a 10% participating interest in PEL56 and a 9.39% interest in PEL91 [6][7] - TotalEnergies will carry 50% of Galp's capital expenditures for the exploration and appraisal of the Mopane discovery, to be repaid through 50% of Galp's future cash flows from the project [6]