Alerts Sign in
Advertise with Namibia News Now
Back
culture

Appraisal well confirming oil completed in Orange Basin

Rhino Resources has completed drilling a well in the Orange Basin after confirming that there is oil-bearing rock. Rhino operates the petroleum exploration licence 85, which is located between the Shell and Mopane oil discoveries. The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) is a partner in the licence, owning 10%. The Capricornus-1A well was drilled […] The post Appraisal well confirming oil completed in Orange Basin appeared first on The Namibian .

The Namibian30 Jun 2026, 12:13 pm
Appraisal well confirming oil completed in Orange Basin

Rhino Resources has completed drilling a well in the Orange Basin after confirming that there is oil-bearing rock.

Advertise with Namibia News Now

Rhino operates the petroleum exploration licence 85, which is located between the Shell and Mopane oil discoveries. The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) is a partner in the licence, owning 10%.

Advertise with Namibia News Now
Originally published by The Namibian on 30 Jun 2026, 12:13 pm. View original article
Advertise with Namibia News Now