Project overview
Mopane is a major deepwater oil and gas discovery in PEL83 in Namibia’s offshore Orange Basin. TotalEnergies completed its entry in September 2026 and became operator with a 40% interest. Galp retains 40%, while NAMCOR and Custos each hold 10%. The project has not entered full development execution.
Latest development and boundaries
The partners plan at least three appraisal wells, and Galp has indicated that the next exploration and appraisal campaign is planned to begin in Q4 2026. The development concept, capacity, FPSO configuration and major engineering awards remain to be determined. No public source confirms a COOEC award on Mopane, so no such project relationship is recorded.
Participants and work scopes
| Company | Role / stage | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| TotalEnergies | Operator / 40% partner | Operates PEL83 and advances the appraisal programme. |
| Galp Energia, SGPS, S.A. | 40% partner | Retains a 40% interest and participates in appraisal and development. |
| National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia | 10% partner | Holds a 10% interest in PEL83. |
| Custos Energy | 10% partner | Holds a 10% interest in PEL83. |
Sources
TotalEnergies official disclosure; Galp official disclosure;