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4 days ago
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BW Energy contracts Deepsea Mira for drilling Kudu appraisal well
BW Energy contracts Deepsea Mira for drilling Kudu appraisal well BW Energy, together with NAMCOR E&P, is pleased to announce that it has contracted the Deepsea Mira semi-submersible rig for the drilling of the Kharas appraisal well on the Kudu licence (PPL003) offshore Namibia in the Orange Basin, scheduled for the second half of 2025. The agreement is part of a rig-sharing arrangement previously announced by the rig's operator, Northern Ocean Ltd., with Rhino Resources Ltd. The contract, entered into by BW Kudu Ltd., provides access to an in-country rig and an experienced services team with a strong track record in the Orange Basin, supported by a high level of local content. BW Energy is the operator of the Kudu production licence (PPL003) with a 95% working interest. NAMCOR E&P, a subsidiary of the national oil company of Namibia, holds the remaining 5% carried interest. For further information, please contact: Martin Seland Simensen, VP Investor Relations BW Energy +47 416 92 087, About BW Energy: BW Energy is a growth E&P company with a differentiated strategy targeting proven offshore oil and gas reservoirs through low risk phased developments. The Company has access to existing production facilities to reduce time to first oil and cashflow with lower investments than traditional offshore developments. The Company's assets are 73.5% of the producing Dussafu Marine licence offshore Gabon, 100% interest in the Golfinho and Camarupim fields, a 76.5% interest in the BM-ES-23 block, a 95% interest in the Maromba field in Brazil, a 95% interest in the Kudu field in Namibia, all operated by BW Energy. In addition, BW Energy holds approximately 6.6% of the common shares in Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. and a 20% non-operating interest in the onshore Petroleum Exploration License 73 ("PEL 73") in Namibia. Total net 2P+2C reserves and resources were 599 million barrels of oil equivalent at the start of 2025. This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading ActMelden Sie sich an, um Ihr Portfolio aufzurufen.
Zawya
07-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Gabon's Minister of Oil & Gas Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 Amid Shift to Deepwater Exploration
Sosthene Nguema Nguema, Minister of Oil&Gas of Gabon, has joined this year's Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) conference – taking place September 3-4 in Luanda – as a keynote speaker. Minister Nguema's participation comes as the country implements a strategic shift towards deepwater exploration and production, seeking to unlock additional resources across the country's offshore acreage. As one of Africa's biggest deepwater producers, Angola offers significant experience in the field, highlighting a strategic opportunity for bilateral collaboration. With a goal to increase production to 220,000 barrels per day (bpd), Gabon is revising its Hydrocarbons Code – launched in 2019 and featuring improvements to production sharing contracts (PSC), fiscals and profit sharing – to entice new investment into frontier basins. The Ministry of Oil&Gas has identified deepwater investment as a strategic priority given that up to 72% of the country's deepwater acreage remains unexplored. As such, the government is inviting investment into deepwater blocks. Major players are already ramping up their portfolios across the market, seeking to tap into commercial oil and gas deposits. Examples include BW Energy, VAALCO Energy, CNOOC and Perenco. BW Energy and its partner VAALCO Energy recently signed PSCs for exploration blocks Niosi Marin and Guduma Marin, covering an eight-year exploration period with a two-year extension option. The partners will drill one well and conduct a 3D seismic acquisition campaign. Perenco spud the Hylia South West discovery in early 2024, revealing substantial oil-bearing columns in the Ntchengue Ocean reservoir, while CNOOC launched wildcat drilling on Blocks BC-9 and BCD-10 in 2023. These projects seek to unlock a new hydrocarbon province in Gabon's deepwater acreage. Angola's deepwater oil and gas projects have positioned the country as one of the continent's leading deepwater producers. The majority of the country's one million bpd of crude production is derived almost entirely from the offshore fields of Cabinda together with the deepwater fields of the Lower Congo basin. Looking ahead, upcoming projects are expected to further consolidate Angola's position as a deepwater leader. These include the Agogo Integrated West Hub, an ultra-deepwater development spearheaded by Azule Energy. The project will start operations in H2, 2025, adding 120,000 bpd to the producing Block 15/06 complex. The country's first non-associated gas project – featuring the Cameia and Golfinho fields – is also advancing and is expected to bolster gas production through the monetization of Angola's deepwater reserves. The project – led by the New Gas Consortium – targets first gas production by 2026. In offshore Kwanza, the basin's first large deepwater development plans a 2028 start. Dubbed the Kaminho deepwater development, the project achieved a final investment decision in 2024 and will produce 70,000 bpd via an FPSO unit. By leveraging Angolan collaboration, Gabon stands to benefit from substantial deepwater experience, supporting project development as well as the creation of a new deepwater players in Central Africa. Minister Nguema's participation at AOG 2025 reflects the country's commitment to working with regional partners to advance oil and gas development and is expected to unlock new opportunities for collaboration, trade and investment. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital&Power.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
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Valaris Sells Jackup Rig VALARIS 247 for $108M, Boosts Financial Flexibility
Valaris Limited (NYSE:VAL) is one of the best up and coming stocks to invest in now. Earlier in May, Valaris announced its agreement to sell the jackup rig VALARIS 247 to BW Energy/BWE for ~$108 million in cash. The sale is anticipated to finalize in H2 2025, pending standard closing conditions. Under this agreement, BWE will be restricted from deploying the rig for operations outside of BWE-owned or affiliated properties for the remainder of its useful life. The VALARIS 247 is a 27-year-old jackup rig that is currently operating offshore Australia. A closeup of an offshore oil rig in the international oil and gas industry in the Gulf of Mexico. The President and CEO of the company, Anton Dibowitz, said that the company is pleased to announce this opportunistic transaction to sell VALARIS 247, as upon the sale's completion, the proceeds will enhance Valaris's financial flexibility. Valaris Limited (NYSE:VAL) provides offshore contract drilling services internationally through four segments: Floaters, Jackups, ARO, and Other. While we acknowledge the potential of VAL as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the . READ NEXT: and . Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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18-06-2025
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BW Energy: Company presentation Fearnley Securities Africa Focused E&P seminar
Company presentation Fearnley Securities Africa Focused E&P seminar BW Energy is today presenting at the Fearnley Securities Africa Focused E&P seminar in Madrid, Spain. Please see the attached presentation. For further information, please contact: Brice Morlot, CFO BW Energy+33.7.81.11.41.16ir@ ABOUT BW ENERGY: BW Energy is a growth E&P company with a differentiated strategy targeting proven offshore oil and gas reservoirs through low risk phased developments. The Company has access to existing production facilities to reduce time to first oil and cashflow with lower investments than traditional offshore developments. The Company's assets are 73.5% of the producing Dussafu Marine licence offshore Gabon, 100% interest in the Golfinho and Camarupim fields, a 76.5% interest in the BM-ES-23 block, a 95% interest in the Maromba field in Brazil, a 95% interest in the Kudu field in Namibia, all operated by BW Energy. In addition, BW Energy holds approximately 6.6% of the common shares in Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. and a 20% non-operating interest in the onshore Petroleum Exploration License 73 ("PEL 73") in Namibia. Total net 2P+2C reserves and resources were 599 million barrels of oil equivalent at the start of 2025. This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act Attachment BWE Africa E and P Seminar Madrid June 2025
Associated Press
17-06-2025
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- Associated Press
ReconAfrica Announces Closing of C$19 Million Underwritten Offering, Including the Full Exercise of the Over-Allotment Option
**NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES** CALGARY, Alberta, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (the 'Company' or 'ReconAfrica') (TSXV: RECO) (OTCQX: RECAF) (Frankfurt: 0XD) (NSX: REC) is pleased to announce that it has completed its previously announced and upsized underwritten public offering (the 'Offering') of units of the Company (the 'Units') at a price of C$0.50 per Unit, including the full exercise of the over-allotment option, for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately C$19 million. The Offering was led by Research Capital Corporation as the lead underwriter and sole bookrunner, on behalf of a syndicate of underwriters, including Canaccord Genuity Corp. and Haywood Securities Inc. (collectively, the 'Underwriters'). BW Energy Limited ('BW Energy') (OSE: BWE), directors and management of ReconAfrica and certain other investors, participated in the Offering for approximately C$4.7 million. The Units purchased by BW Energy are subject to a six-month lock-up agreement. Each Unit is comprised of one common share of the Company ('Common Share') and one Common Share purchase warrant of the Company ('Warrant'). Each Warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one Common Share at an exercise price of C$0.60 until June 17, 2027. The Warrants will commence trading on the TSX Venture Exchange ('TSXV') under the symbol ' on or about June 24, 2025, subject to final TSXV acceptance. The net proceeds from the Offering will be used for exploration activities, working capital and general corporate purposes. The primary exploration activity to be funded with net proceeds from the Offering will be the drilling of Prospect I, which has been named the Kavango West 1X well. Work on the access road and drill site is currently being completed while the Company awaits receipt of the remaining requisite permits. The rig mobilization to the Kavango West 1X location is scheduled in late June, with drilling to begin thereafter. Kavango West 1X – High Potential Exploration Well The Kavango West 1X exploration well will be the second test in the expansive Damara Fold Belt play. The prospect is a large fold identified on modern 2D seismic data which extends over 20 kilometers long by 5 kilometers wide and is expected to penetrate a thick Otavi carbonate reservoir section, which is the primary target in the play. The Kavango West 1X well will be drilled to a planned total depth of approximately 3,800 metres (12,500 feet) and is targeting 346 million barrels of gross unrisked (30 million barrels of gross risked) prospective light/medium crude oil resources on a 100% working interest basis, 312 million barrels(1,2) net unrisked (27 million barrels net risked) to ReconAfrica's 90% working interest as at the date of the NSAI report or 1,839 billion cubic feet of gross unrisked (133 Bcf risked) prospective natural gas resources on 100% working interest basis, 1,655 billion cubic feet(1,2) unrisked net (120 Bcf net risked) to ReconAfrica's 90% working interest as at the date of the NSAI report), based on the most recent prospective resources report prepared by Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc. ('NSAI') as at December 31, 2024, filed on SEDAR+ at (the 'NSAI Report')(1)(2). Damara Fold Belt Play Across 11.5 Million Acres in Namibia and Angola The Damara fold belt trend is identified in the subsurface by a grid of 2D seismic data, and the Company has mapped 19 prospects and 4 leads on the Namibia side of the play. The Namibia area is estimated to hold 2.6 billion barrels(1,2) of unrisked prospective light/medium crude oil resources and 157 million barrels(1,2) of risked prospective light/medium crude oil resources from the Damara Fold Belt play prospects on PEL 73. Recently, the Company has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with National Agency for Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels of Angola (ANPG) for a joint exploration project in the Etosha-Okavango basin, located onshore in southeastern Angola. This agreement is a strategic addition to the Company's asset portfolio, which creates an opportunity for early entry into onshore Angola at a low cost, with minimal work commitments. It complements ReconAfrica's activities in Namibia and highlights the potential of the Damara Fold Belt and Rift Basin by adding 5.2 million contiguous acres in Angola to the existing 6.3 million acres in Namibia in the Damara Fold Belt and Rift Basin exploration plays. Notes: Additional Details on the Offering The Offering was completed by way of a prospectus supplement to the Company's short form base shelf prospectus dated February 29, 2024, filed in all of the provinces and territories of Canada, and the Units were sold outside of Canada on a private placement basis. Copies of the prospectus supplement and the base shelf prospectus are available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at Directors and officers of the Company participated in the Offering and were issued an aggregate of 687,400 Units. Such participation in the Offering constitutes a 'related party transaction' as defined in Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ('61-101'). The Offering is exempt from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of 61-101 as neither the fair market value of the securities issued to related parties nor the consideration for such securities exceed 25% of the Company's market capitalization. The Company did not file a material change report 21 days prior to closing of the Offering as the participation of insiders of the Company in the Offering had not been confirmed at that time and the shorter time period was necessary in order to permit the Company to close the Offering in a timeframe consistent with usual market practice for transactions of this nature. The Underwriters received a cash commission equal to 7.0% of the gross proceeds of the Offering (other than from the sale of Units to BW Energy and purchasers on the president's list, for which a 3.0% cash commission was paid), for an aggregate of C$1,124,936. In addition, the Underwriters were issued an aggregate of 2,124,472 broker warrants (the 'Broker Warrants'), equal to 7.0% of the number of Units sold under the Offering (other than with respect to those sold to BW Energy and purchasers on the president's list, for which no Broker Warrants were issued). In addition, the Underwriters received an advisory fee of C$95,000 (plus GST) and 121,380 advisory broker warrants on the same terms as the Broker Warrants. Each Broker Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one Common Share at a price of C$0.50 until June 17, 2027. This press release is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities in the United States or in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to qualification or registration under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. The securities being offered have not been, nor will they be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act and such securities may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable U.S. state securities laws. TSXV Final Approval of Certain Warrant Extensions The TSXV has approved the application for extension of certain previously issued unlisted warrants announced by the Company in a news release on May 21, 2025. The warrants with an original expiry date of September 1, 2025, and an exercise price of C$1.40 per Common Share will be extended to March 1, 2027. The warrants with an original expiry date of July 18, 2025, and an exercise price of C$1.35 per Common Share will be extended to January 18, 2027. Warrant holders will not have to take any action in connection with the extensions. The exercise prices remain unchanged. About BW Energy BW Energy is a growth E&P company with a differentiated strategy targeting proven offshore oil and gas reservoirs through low risk phased developments. The Company has access to existing production facilities to reduce time to first oil and cashflow with lower investments than traditional offshore developments. The Company's assets are 73.5% of the producing Dussafu Marine licence offshore Gabon, 100% interest in the Golfinho and Camarupim fields, a 76.5% interest in the BM-ES-23 block in, a 95% interest in the Maromba field in Brazil and a 95% interest in the Kudu field in Namibia, all operated by BW Energy. BW Energy, 74% owned by BW Group Ltd., was created as the E&P arm of Oslo listed BW Offshore, a company with more than four decades of experience in operating advanced offshore production solutions and executing complex projects. Since its origin, BW Offshore has executed 40 FPSO and FSO projects. About ReconAfrica ReconAfrica is a Canadian oil and gas company engaged in the exploration of the Damara Fold Belt and Kavango Rift Basin in the Kalahari Desert of northeastern Namibia, southeastern Angola and northwestern Botswana, where the Company holds petroleum licences comprising ~13 million contiguous acres. In all aspects of its operations, ReconAfrica is committed to minimal disturbance of habitat in line with international standards and implementing environmental and social best practices in its project areas. Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. For further information contact: Brian Reinsborough, President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Friesen, Managing Director, Investor Relations & Capital Markets Email: [email protected] IR Inquiries Email: [email protected] Media Inquiries Email: [email protected] Tel: +1-877-631-1160 Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information under applicable Canadian, United States and other applicable securities laws, rules and regulations, including, without limitation, statements with respect to the expected use of proceeds from the Offering, the anticipated listing of the Warrants on the TSXV, spudding of the Kavango West 1X wellfollowing final completion of the access road and drill site preparation, receipt of all required permits and the rig being moved to the drilling location, which has been scheduled for late June 2025, the well being drilled to a planned total depth of approximately 3,800 metres (12,500 feet) and targeting 255 million barrels of unrisked prospective oil resources or 1,350 billion cubic feet of unrisked prospective natural gas resources,and the Company's commitment to minimal disturbance of habitat, in line with best international standards and its implementation of environmental and social best practices in its project areas. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words 'could', 'intend', 'expect', 'believe', 'will', 'projected', 'estimated' and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on ReconAfrica's current belief or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as the Company's actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of the factors discussed in the 'Risk Factors' section in the Company's annual information form ('AIF') dated April 29, 2025 for the financial period ended December 31, 2024, available under the Company's profile at Actual future results may differ materially. Various assumptions or factors are typically applied in drawing conclusions or making the forecasts or projections set out in forward-looking information. Those assumptions and factors are based on information currently available to ReconAfrica. The forward-looking information contained in this release is made as of the date hereof and ReconAfrica undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Because of the risks, uncertainties and assumptions contained herein, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The foregoing statements expressly qualify any forward-looking information contained herein. Disclosure of Oil and Gas Information: The Resource Report and the prospective resource estimates contained therein and in this press release were prepared by NSAI, an independent qualified reserves evaluator. The Resource Report was prepared in accordance with the definitions and guidelines of the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation Handbook maintained by the Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers (Calgary Chapter) and National Instrument 51-101 — Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities. Prospective resources are those quantities of petroleum estimated, as of a given date, to be potentially recoverable from undiscovered accumulations by applying future development projects. Prospective resources have both an associated chance of discovery and a chance of development. Prospective resources are further categorized according to the level of certainty associated with recoverable estimates assuming their discovery and development and may be subclassified based on project maturity. The prospective resources included in Resource Report and in this press release should not be construed as reserves or contingent resources; they represent exploration opportunities and quantify the development potential in the event a petroleum discovery is made. A geologic risk assessment was performed for these prospects and leads, as discussed in the Form 51-101F1 — Statement of Reserves Data and Other Oil and Gas Information ('Form 51-101F1') dated April 29, 2025 and effective as of December 31, 2024, available under the Company's profile at The Resource Report is also available under the Company's profile at The Resource Report does not include economic analysis for these prospects and leads. Based on analogous field developments, it appears that, assuming a discovery is made, the unrisked best estimate prospective resources in the Resource Report have a reasonable chance of being economically viable. There is no certainty that any portion of the prospective resources will be discovered. If they are discovered, there is no certainty that it will be commercially viable to develop and produce any portion of the prospective resources. For additional information concerning the risks and the level of uncertainty associated with recovery of the prospective resources detailed herein and in the Resource Report, the significant positive and negative factors relevant to the prospective resources estimates detailed herein and in the Resource Report and a description of the project to which the prospective resources estimates detailed herein and in the Resource Report applies are contained within the Form 51-101F1.
