BW Energy, NAMCOR Secure Rig for Kudu Gas Drilling

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BW Energy and NAMCOR E&P have secured the Deepsea Mira rig to drill the Kharas appraisal well on the Kudu licence in the Orange Basin. Scheduled for the second half of 2025, the drilling is part of a rig-sharing arrangement designed to boost local content. NAMCOR spokesperson Paulo Coelho said the move is a vital step toward developing the Kudu gas field and improving the country’s energy independence.

BW Energy, NAMCOR Secure Rig for Kudu Gas Drilling
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