TGS Adds Seismic Projects in Norway, Canada and Ghana
23, July 2026
TGS has started seismic reprocessing projects in Norway and Canada and secured a contract to create a 25,300 sq km 2D-cubed project in Ghana’s Keta Basin.
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ExxonMobil Angola to Outline Offshore Strategy at AOG 2026
16, July 2026
ExxonMobil Angola is advancing Block 15 redevelopment and assessing acreage in the Benguela and Namibe basins as Brian Unietis prepares to speak at AOG 2026.
Petrobras Completes Block 3 Acquisition Offshore São Tomé and Príncipe
10, July 2026
Petrobras has completed the acquisition of a 75% stake and assumed operatorship of Block 3 offshore São Tomé and Príncipe. Oranto holds 15%, while the national petroleum agency holds 10%.
SeaBird Secures India 2D Seismic Survey Contract for Eagle Explorer
6, July 2026
SeaBird Exploration has secured a 2D seismic survey contract offshore India for Eagle Explorer, with mobilisation expected in mid-July and vessel utilisation through the first half of 2027.
Rhino Resources Confirms Connected Oil Reservoir at Capricornus-1A Offshore Namibia
1, July 2026
Rhino Resources confirmed that Capricornus-1A encountered an oil-bearing reservoir connected to Capricornus-1X, adding appraisal data for PEL 85 offshore Namibia.
TotalEnergies, Petronas Start Offshore Drilling in Papua New Guinea
27, June 2026
TotalEnergies and Petronas have started a $100 million to $200 million offshore exploration campaign near Kupiano in Papua New Guinea, with the drilling vessel Viking beginning operations.
Tower Resources Wins Namibia Approval for PEL96 Farm-Out
25, June 2026
Tower Resources has secured Namibian government approval for the PEL96 farm-out to Prime Global Energies, clearing the final condition for completion.
Murphy Oil Finds Light Oil Offshore Côte d’Ivoire
23, June 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.
Nova Scotia Reopens Offshore Licensing
26, March 2026
Canada and Nova Scotia have launched a 13-block offshore licensing round near Sable Island, signaling a structured return to oil and gas exploration investment.
