Energy Giants Dive Deeper: TotalEnergies & QatarEnergy Team Up to Explore South African Waters
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TotalEnergies (NYSE:TTE) and QatarEnergy have agreed to acquire interests in Block 3B/4B offshore South Africa from Africa Oil South Africa. TotalEnergies will hold a 33% stake and become the operator, while QatarEnergy will have a 24% interest. The deal is pending final approvals. This move is part of TotalEnergies' strategy to expand its exploration efforts in the Orange Basin, following the Venus discovery in Namibia. Additionally, TotalEnergies has partnered with Bapco Energies to enhance the Sitra refinery's petroleum trading capabilities. TTE shares rose 1.05% in premarket trading.
March 06, 2024 | 1:03 pm
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TotalEnergies acquires a 33% stake in Block 3B/4B offshore South Africa, aiming to expand its exploration efforts in the Orange Basin. Shares increased 1.05% in premarket trading.
The acquisition of a stake in Block 3B/4B signifies TotalEnergies' strategic expansion in exploration, particularly in the promising Orange Basin. This move, coupled with the premarket share price increase, suggests positive market reception and potential for future growth in exploration capabilities. The partnership with QatarEnergy and the recent collaboration with Bapco Energies further underscore TotalEnergies' commitment to enhancing its operational and trading capabilities, likely contributing to investor optimism.
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