2025 Year-End Shareholder Letter - Part 222 Dec 2025 20:28
Namibia
In Namibia, we sharpened our focus on the deeper-water Walvis Basin blocks, PEL
99 and 100, where industry momentum and prospectivity remain strong. Together with
PEL 97, these assets form a balanced portfolio spanning shallow to deepwater plays
across proven petroleum systems. In Q3 2025, Eco was granted a one-year extension
to the Initial Exploration Period for PELs 97, 99, and 100, extending the term to
September 2026.
The farm-out of PEL 98 earlier this year represented disciplined portfolio optimization.
By transferring the asset to Lamda Energy, a Namibian firm, we delivered upfront
value, relieved future obligations, and retained upside exposure while supporting local
industry participation.
Looking Forward to 2026
As we approach 2026, we do so with great optimism and focus. The work completed
by my team in 2025 provides a strong foundation for disciplined asset management,
continued progress across our core basins, and a strategic partnership that expands
our options and strengthens our long-term outlook. With this groundwork in place, we
are now shifting from preparation to execution. In the coming months, we expect
several meaningful catalysts across the portfolio, from farm-outs and seismic
programs to near-term exploration wells and development decisions.
In Guyana, we anticipate continued exploration and appraisal progress supported by
further technical refinement. In South Africa, we are advancing environmental
permitting and preparing for carried exploration wells on 3B/4B and continuing theprospects interpretation and technical work programme on Block 1 CBK. In Namibia,
we continue partner discussions, advance 3D seismic activities, and define drill
targets. Our partnership with Navitas further strengthens our ability to advance these
workstreams efficiently, responsibly, and with expanded optionality.
Alongside progress across our core assets, our team actively evaluates new assets
and licenses for acquisition or partnering targeting opportunities that add incremental
value to the portfolio and shareholders.
Eco will maintain a disciplined capital structure that supports accretive growth while
avoiding unnecessary dilution. With strong exploration fundamentals, clear operational
visibility, and multiple catalysts ahead, we are entering one of the most exciting periods
in our corporate history. Our diverse portfolio, solid balance sheet, and the strength of
our partnership with Navitas position us to advance key assets across all core basins
in 2026.
As we move into this next phase, I want to sincerely thank our shareholders for their
continued support and belief in our long-term vision.
On behalf of the entire Eco Atlantic team,
Gil Holzman
President and Chief Executive Officer