ExxonMobil withdraws from acquisition of Galp Energia’s Namibian oil block

ExxonMobil abandons its plan to buy 40% of the Mopane offshore field in Namibia from Galp Energia, leaving other companies in the running for this strategic stake.
Plateforme pétrolière en Namibie

Partagez:

ExxonMobil has decided to withdraw from negotiations to acquire a 40% stake in the Mopane offshore oil discovery in Namibia, currently held by Galp Energia.
This field, located under the PEL 83 exploration license, is estimated to contain at least 10 billion barrels of oil and gas equivalent, with a potential valuation of over $10 billion.
ExxonMobil’s withdrawal comes at a time when other oil companies are continuing to explore the possibility of acquiring this strategic stake.
Galp is proposing not only to sell its stake, but also to assign the role of operator to the purchaser, thus opening the way for companies wishing to strengthen their position in Namibia’s emerging energy market.

Corporate interest in the Mopane block

ExxonMobil’s withdrawal has not slowed interest in the Mopane block.
More than a dozen oil companies, including Shell and Petrobras, remain engaged in discussions with Galp Energia for a possible acquisition.
This block, with its estimated reserves, represents a major opportunity for companies looking to strengthen their portfolio of exploration and production assets in Africa.
Discussions continue against a backdrop of growing interest in the Namibian oil market, following a series of promising discoveries.

A region with growing energy potential

Namibia is becoming a new frontier for offshore oil exploration.
Recent discoveries by Shell and TotalEnergies have highlighted the region’s significant energy potential, prompting other international players to consider investment in Namibia’s oil blocks.
The Mopane field could play a pivotal role in transforming Namibia into a major oil producer.
By putting part of its assets up for sale, Galp Energia appears to be opting for a strategy of refocusing its investments, while offering interested companies a unique opportunity to operate in this booming geographical area.

Implications for corporate strategies

For the companies still in the running, such as Shell and Petrobras, acquiring a stake in Mopane represents not only a chance to capitalize on a major discovery, but also to strengthen their presence in southern Africa.
Namibia, although not yet a major oil and gas producer, could be transformed by these investments.
The development of these offshore resources could have long-term implications for local energy policy and the attraction of foreign capital.
However, the companies involved in these discussions will have to consider geopolitical aspects and local regulations.
The sale of Galp’s interest in the Mopane field, if successful, will mark an important milestone in the evolution of the oil industry in Namibia, and could influence the strategies of other players in the sector in their search for promising new reserves.

Faced with recurrent shortages, Zambia is reorganising its fuel supply chain, notably issuing licences for operating new tanker trucks and service stations to enhance national energy security and reduce external dependence.
The closure of the Grangemouth refinery has triggered a record increase in UK oil inventories, highlighting growing dependence on imports and an expanding deficit in domestic refining capacity.
Mexco Energy Corporation reports an annual net profit of $1.71mn, up 27%, driven by increased hydrocarbon production despite persistently weak natural gas prices in the Permian Basin.
S&P Global Ratings lowers Ecopetrol's global rating to BB following Colombia's sovereign downgrade, while Moody’s Investors Service confirms the group's Ba1 rating with a stable outlook.
Shell group publicly clarifies it is neither considering discussions nor approaches for a potential takeover of its British rival BP, putting an end to recent media speculation about a possible merger between the two oil giants.
The anticipated increase in the tax deduction rate may encourage independent refineries in Shandong to restart fuel oil imports, compensating for limited crude oil import quotas.
Petro-Victory Energy Corp. starts drilling of the AND-5 well in the Potiguar Basin, Brazil, as the first phase of an operation financed through its strategic partnership with Azevedo & Travassos Energia.
The Texan Port of Corpus Christi has completed major widening and deepening work designed to accommodate more supertankers, thus strengthening its strategic position in the US market for crude oil and liquefied natural gas exports.
BP Prudhoe Bay Royalty Trust is offering its interest in Prudhoe Bay, North America’s largest oil field, as part of its planned dissolution, assisted by RedOaks Energy Advisors for this strategic asset transaction.
CNOOC Limited’s Hong Kong subsidiary and KazMunayGas have concluded a nine-year exploration and production contract covering nine hundred and fifty-eight square kilometres in Kazakhstan, sharing investment and operations equally.
Donald Trump announced that the United States will no longer oppose Chinese purchases of Iranian oil, immediately triggering a drop in global crude oil prices and profoundly reshaping international energy trade partnerships.
Research firm S&P Global Commodity Insights lifts its outlook for the fourth straight year, betting on three point five mn barrels per day from 2025 despite lower prices.
Enbridge plans to expand its infrastructure to increase oil transportation from the American Midwest to the Gulf Coast, anticipating rising exports and addressing current market logistical constraints.
US commercial crude inventories significantly decline by 3.1 million barrels, widely surpassing initial forecasts and immediately pushing international oil prices higher.
The UK could have hydrocarbon reserves twice as large as current official estimates, according to Offshore Energies UK, highlighting the impact of fiscal policies on forecasts and the economic future of the North Sea.
Following US strikes in Iran, international energy companies partially evacuate their teams from Iraq as a precaution, while Lukoil maintains its entire personnel on southern oilfields.
Chinese independent refineries remain cautious amid rising Iranian crude prices driven by escalating Iran-Israel tensions, potentially threatening access to the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Gazprom, affected by a historic $6.9bn loss in 2023, is offering Pakistani state-owned firm OGDCL its petroleum assets in Nigeria to strengthen its presence in Asia’s energy market, according to Pakistani sources.
Donald Trump urges control of oil prices following U.S. military action against Iranian nuclear facilities, amid escalating tensions around the strategic Strait of Hormuz, threatening to significantly impact global markets.
PermRock Royalty Trust announces a monthly distribution of $539,693 to unit holders, impacted by reduced oil volumes and prices in April, partly offset by increased natural gas sales.