RE: Video article21 Feb 2026 02:30
And we are looking at -
Active Licenses: Eco maintains an 85% operating interest in three offshore Petroleum Exploration Licences (PELs 97, 99, and 100) in the Walvis Basin, covering over 22,893 km².
Target Areas: The focus is on the Cooper block (PEL 97), which contains the massive 882 million-barrel Osprey lead, and the Tamar and Guy blocks, which are considered high-potential for oil.
Strategic Shift: In late 2025, Eco sold its stake in PEL 98 (Sharon Block) to focus resources on the deeper water, higher-potential acreage.
Data & Exploration: Environmental clearance was received in June 2025 for 3D seismic surveys on PEL 99 and 100, with data reprocessing underway to identify drilling targets.
Partnership Seeking: Eco is actively pursuing farm-out partners to fund future drilling, leveraging the increased industry interest in the region following major finds in the nearby Orange Basin.
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Outlook
The company’s strategy for 2026 is to fast-track these prospects toward drilling, with the licenses allowing for optional extensions up to 5 years beyond September 2026. While no commercial production exists yet, the acreage is seen as a key part of the expanding Namibian oil frontier.