Feb. 23 - Africa and South America are expected to lead high-impact exploratory drilling in 2026, with a forecast of 19 and 15 wells, respectively, according to the consulting firm Westwood Global Energy Group. In Brazil, the highlights are the Tupinambá well, from BP, and the Morpho well, from Petrobras. In total, the company estimates... Continue Reading →
Norway’s Equinor plans sharp increase to international oil and gas output by 2030
Feb 10 (Reuters) - Equinor's international oil and gas portfolio will return to growth in the next few years as the Norwegian energy group targets sharply increased output abroad by 2030, its head of foreign operations told Reuters. After recent divestment of onshore assets in Argentina, Equinor now produces oil and gas in seven countries outside Norway, down... Continue Reading →
Namibia won’t recognise TotalEnergies, Petrobras deal due to not following procedure
Feb 8 (Reuters) - Namibia will not recognise the purchase of offshore stakes in the Luderitz Basin announced last week by TotalEnergies and Petrobras until the oil companies follow the proper route for approval, government officials said on Sunday. Jonas Mbambo, a spokesperson for the presidency, confirmed that until a formal application is submitted and the prescribed... Continue Reading →
Petrobras acquires stake in exploration block in the Republic of Namibia.
February 6, 2026 – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras announces that it has acquired a 42.5% stake in Block 2613, located offshore in the Republic of Namibia, Africa. The transaction was carried out in partnership with TotalEnergies, which also acquired 42.5% and will act as the operator of the block. The selling companies are Eight Offshore... Continue Reading →