Equinor buys 17.4% stake in Chevron-operated Namibia offshore licence PEL 90

• Equinor agreed to buy a 17.4% stake in Petroleum Exploration Licence 90 in Namibia’s Orange Basin, marking its entry into the country.
• The block offers a drill-ready prospect scheduled for testing in 2026; Chevron operates the licence.
• Chevron’s Harmattan Energy held 52.5% before the deal; QatarEnergy held 27.5%.
• Transaction closing remains subject to regulatory approvals and completion processes.

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