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Highlights
Marula-1X well on Block 2913B did not encounter oil in primary Albian sandstone target
Farm-down structure with TotalEnergies covers exploration and development expenses
Geological and petrophysical data under review to guide further drilling
The oil and gas exploration sector is defined by offshore and onshore efforts to locate and appraise hydrocarbon accumulations. Success in this field depends on geological evaluation, drilling precision and strategic partnerships that share costs and technical expertise.
Marula-1X Well Outcome
Drilled on Block 2913B offshore Namibia, the Marula-1X well did not intersect hydrocarbons in the main Albian sandstone reservoir within the Marula fan complex. The absence of deliverable oil in that primary interval has prompted technical teams to assess alternate stratigraphic zones and structural features exposed by the wellbore.
Well Design and Technical Parameters
The Marula-1X bore reached a measured depth of over six kilometres, targeting sand-rich depositional lobes. Petrophysical logs and core samples were collected across multiple intervals, with emphasis on reservoir quality and fluid characteristics. Wireline evaluations and mud-log data are being integrated to refine the understanding of the target horizons and adjacent formations.
Cost-Sharing and Strategic Alliances
Africa Oil Corp (TSX:AOI) holds equity through its stake in Impact Oil & Gas, with an effective interest in Marula block acreage. The partnership agreement with TotalEnergies includes a farm-down arrangement whereby TotalEnergies underwrites all initial exploration and appraisal expenditure. That mechanism reduces upfront capital exposure for smaller investors and accelerates project advancement under technical operator leadership.
Data Integration for Future Campaigns
Comprehensive data sets from Marula-1X are undergoing multidisciplinary review. Seismic re-interpretation, sedimentology studies and pressure-testing results will inform recalibrated depth-structure maps. These inputs are essential for identifying bypassed pay zones and planning infill or extension wells on neighbouring prospects, with the aim of building a refined exploration model.
Namibia’s Offshore Potential
Namibian offshore basins remain an active frontier with several operators executing multi-well programmes. Infrastructure development in adjacent blocks, including pipeline and FPSO planning, strengthens the region’s value chain. Subsurface insights from Marula-1X contribute to a collective database, supporting regional licensing rounds and guiding future exploration on prolific Mesozoic plays.
