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title: "Equinor buys 17.4% stake in Chevron-operated Namibia offshore licence PEL 90"
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description: "Equinor has agreed to acquire a 17.4% stake in Chevron-operated Namibia offshore licence PEL 90, marking its entry into the country's Orange Basin. The block features a drill-ready prospect scheduled for testing in 2026. Prior to this deal, Chevron held 52.5% and QatarEnergy held 27.5%. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals."
datetime: "2026-08-18T15:06:15.000Z"
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# 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. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Equinor ASA published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 18, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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