{
  "id": 5293020,
  "title": "TotalEnergies becomes operator of Namibia’s PEL 83 license",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/totalenergies-becomes-operator-of-namibias-pel-83-license",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-03T09:24:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/totalenergies-becomes-operator-of-namibias-pel-83-license-93CH-4887251"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Namibia's Petroleum Exploration Licence 83 has been acquired by TotalEnergies, with Galp Energias, NAMCOR, and Custos Energy also holding 40%, 10%, and 10% respectively, according to a press release from Sintana Energy Inc. (TSX-V:SEI, AIM: SEI, OTCQX: SEUSF). The license encompasses the Mopane discoveries, which are estimated to contain around 1.3 billion barrels equivalent. TotalEnergies plans to commence a 3-well exploration and appraisal campaign on the license in 2026, with a potential final investment decision for phase 1 development anticipated in 2028, targeting first oil production in 2032. The acquisition marks a significant milestone for Mopane, the Joint Venture, and Sintana, who maintains an indirect 4.9% interest through Custos.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}