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Rhino Resources and Halliburton have delivered the first two exploration wells in Block 2914 within Petroleum Exploration License 85 offshore Namibia.
This marks a significant milestone as these wells are the first to be completed entirely using in-country infrastructure, leveraging Halliburton’s operational bases in Walvis Bay, Swakopmund and Lüderitz.
The completion of these wells is evidence of the growing appeal of Namibia's offshore basins to international investors.
Halliburton sub-Saharan Africa vice-president Antoine Berel said: “This success is an example of what is possible when world-class technology, local collaboration and a shared long-term vision come together.
“Our newly established infrastructure across Namibia enabled this discovery, which will help unlock Namibia’s energy potential and build the capacity to support the country’s future as an energy hub in Africa.”
In February, Rhino Resources confirmed the presence of a hydrocarbon-bearing reservoir with the completion of the Sagittarius 1-X well at the PEL85 licence in the Orange Basin.
The Sagittarius 1-X well was spudded on 18 December 2024 and reached its total depth on 6 February 2025, utilising Noble's Noble Venturer drill-ship.
Rhino Resources, with a 42.5% interest, operates the PEL85 licence, alongside Azule Energy Exploration Angola, also holding a 42.5% stake. NAMCOR Exploration and Production and Korres Investments have a 10% and 5% interest, respectively.
Additionally, Halliburton's collaboration with Sekal in February has led to the deployment of what is claimed to be the world's first automated on-bottom drilling system for Equinor in the North Sea.
This innovative system combines Halliburton's LOGIX automation and remote operations with Sekal’s Drilltronics solution and the rig automation control system, aiming to optimise drilling parameters and enhance well placement accuracy in real time.
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