
Murphy Oil Finds Light Oil Offshore Côte d’Ivoire
Murphy Oil has reported a light oil discovery at the Bubale-1X exploration well in Block CI-709 offshore Côte d’Ivoire, with one evaluation well planned for the second half of 2026.

Murphy Oil has reported a light oil discovery at the Bubale-1X exploration well in Block CI-709 offshore Côte d’Ivoire, with one evaluation well planned for the second half of 2026.

Murphy Oil is advancing offshore developments in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, Vietnam and Côte d’Ivoire, with Chinook and Lac Da Vang targeting first oil in 2026 as appraisal and infrastructure work continue.

Murphy Oil is continuing its offshore campaign off Côte d’Ivoire after the Civette well on Block CI-502 found hydrocarbons below commercial levels, with attention now turning to the Caracal and Bubale prospects.
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