By:Energycapitalpower

Energy corporation Galp has discovered a hydrocarbon column of light oil and gas condensate at the Mopane-2A well – situated in PEL 83 –, offshore Namibia.

The discovery identified gas condensate with a thin net pay in the AVO-3 reservoir and light oil in the AVO-4 reservoir. Both reservoirs indicate good quality sands with high porosities and permeabilities, as well as high pressures and low fluid viscosities.

Galp, along with its partners Namibian national oil company Namcor and exploration company Custos, will continue to integrate acquired data from the well to allow a better understanding of the complex. Concurrently, Galp will continue to assess the commerciality of the discoveries.

As part of the exploration and appraisal campaign, oilfield services company Saipem’s Santorini drillship will proceed to the Mopane-3X well location, where it will target the AVO-10 and AVO-13 reservoirs. The reservoirs are expected to be spud in January 2025.

Meanwhile, Galp and its partners plan to carry out a high-density and high-resolution 3D seismic campaign over the complex. Galp is the operator of the Mopane complex, while Namcor and Custos each hold a 10% working interest.