Also known as: Pouyanné
Patrick Pouyanné — Chief executive of TotalEnergies, leading negotiations on Namibia's Venus oil field investment and offshore petroleum operations.
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The Namibian
TotalEnergies chief executive Patrick Pouyanné announced peak production at Venus project would be 160,000 barrels per day
“Pouyanné announced that the peak production at the Venus project would be 160 000 barrels of oil per day, an increase from the 150 000 barrels previously announced.”
Treaty of VenusThe Namibian
Pouyanné told investors the Venus project is progressing well and decision is a matter of weeks
“"There is a progressing discussion with the [Namibian] authorities and I'm optimistic that everybody wants to make that sanction [decision]. It's a matter of weeks, but we have to be patient," Pouyanné said during Monday's investor day.”
TotalEnergies hints at final oil decision in OctoberWindhoek Observer
Patrick Pouyanné presented company strategy and outlook in New York
“The strategy and outlook were presented by TotalEnergies chairman and chief executive officer Patrick Pouyanné and members of the company's executive committee.”
TotalEnergies targets Namibia-led oil and gas growth to 2035Windhoek Observer
Patrick Pouyanné announced several exploration successes on the occasion of the Angola Oil & Gas Conference
“Patrick Pouyanné, chairman and chief executive officer of TotalEnergies, announced several exploration successes.”
TotalEnergies announces a new discovery on Block 17 in AngolaThe Namibian
Patrick Pouyanné stated the company would begin a three-well appraisal campaign on Mopane
“He adds that the company would begin a three-well appraisal campaign and aim to take a final investment decision on the Mopane project in 2028.”
TotalEnergies gets final approval to take over MopaneThe Namibian
TotalEnergies chief executive Patrick Pouyanné told investors on 23 July that the consortium and government aimed to conclude discussions by end of July
“TotalEnergies chief executive Patrick Pouyanné told investors on 23 July that the consortium of companies working on Venus and the Namibian government had aimed to conclude discussions by the end of July.”
Venus decision must come before 2027 – TotalEnergiesNamibian Sun
Patrick Pouyanné has indicated cost competitiveness remains the key condition for development
“TotalEnergies boss Patrick Pouyanné has indicated that cost competitiveness remains the key condition for development.”
Namibia must earn its spot in oil value chain, advisor saysThe Namibian
Chief executive Patrick Pouyanne announced a FID will be made this year
“This is despite chief executive Patrick Pouyanne announcing last year that a FID will be made this year.”
Govt hopes oil investment decisions trickle inNew Era
Chief executive Patrick Pouyanné said the company is satisfied with the agreement
“Chief executive Patrick Pouyanné said the company is satisfied with the agreement.”
TotalEnergies quits US offshore wind projectsInformanté
Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies stated TotalEnergies is eager to keep building on collaboration with Namibian authorities
“He further stated that TotalEnergies is eager to keep building on its collaboration with the Namibian authorities in order to deliver both developments.”
Mines, Energy expresses concern over unauthorised acquisition of interests by TotalEnergies in oil blocksThe Namibian government and French company TotalEnergies remain in talks over the country's first major offshore oil project following the 2022 Venus discovery, with reported disagreements over licence period, international arbitration, taxation, the new petroleum law, and a stabilisation clause that would limit future legislative changes.
4 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian government and French company TotalEnergies remain in talks over the country's first major offshore oil project following the 2022 Venus discovery, with reported disagreements over licence period, international arbitration, taxation, the new petroleum law, and a stabilisation clause that would limit future legislative changes.
4 October 2026 · The Namibian →
TotalEnergies chief executive Patrick Pouyanné said the company could make a final decision in October on whether to invest N$279 billion in Namibia's Venus oil field, discovered offshore in 2022. The project is expected to produce 160,000 barrels per day once fully operational.
30 September 2026 · The Namibian →
TotalEnergies has identified Namibia among countries expected to support its oil and gas production growth, with plans to maintain a production plateau of around 3 million barrels of oil equivalent per day until 2035, supported by projects in Namibia, Nigeria, Libya, Malaysia, Mozambique and Papua New Guinea.
29 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
TotalEnergies announced the Acacia-5 discovery on Block 17 in Angola, which will increase production by 6,000 barrels per day with first oil expected three months after the June discovery. The discovery is the second exploration success in 2026 for TotalEnergies' Angolan portfolio.
11 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
TotalEnergies, which completed acquisition of operatorship of PEL 83 from Galp in December 2025, plans to begin a three-well appraisal campaign on the Mopane discovery as early as mid-2026 and target a final investment decision on the project in 2028, while exploring further opportunities beyond the development.
7 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian government has approved TotalEnergies' takeover as operator of petroleum exploration licence 83, which contains the Mopane discovery. TotalEnergies now owns 40% of the block, with partner Galp Energia holding 40%, and plans a three-well appraisal campaign ahead of a final investment decision targeted for 2028.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
TotalEnergies says a Final Investment Decision on the Venus oil project must be taken before 2027, citing completed engineering work and ongoing discussions with authorities. The company warns that contractor tender offers have validity periods and delays could increase costs or require reassessment.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A special advisor to the President said policy alone cannot create a competitive local supplier base; Namibia must instead build skills, standards, and capability to meet international oil companies' procurement requirements. President Nandi-Ndaitwah announced Cabinet approval of an upstream local content policy designed to ensure petroleum development delivers socio-economic benefits to citizens.
22 April 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Despite targeting 2030 for first oil production, Chevron and Rhino Resources announced further drilling projects at Namibia's energy conference but neither committed to final investment decisions. The government hopes for FIDs by 2026, though policy uncertainty around gas flaring and regulatory delays are hindering investment confidence.
17 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Energy company TotalEnergies has agreed to exit US offshore wind development, relinquishing two leases and receiving refunds under a settlement with the US Department of the Interior. The company will redirect its investment into US gas and power projects, citing offshore wind's high costs and potential to increase electricity prices.
25 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy expressed concern that TotalEnergies and Galp Energies failed to obtain prior government approval before announcing their acquisition of oil interests in PEL83 (Mopane discovery) and PEL56 (Venus discovery), despite such approval being legally required.
10 February 2026 · Informanté →
Venezuela's ambassador to Namibia has urged the country to learn from Venezuela's political crisis and develop mechanisms to protect its emerging oil and gas sector, cautioning that traditional international law and respect for sovereignty cannot be relied upon. The warning comes as Namibia positions itself as a key oil and gas frontier following major offshore discoveries in the Orange Basin.
5 February 2026 · New Era →
TotalEnergies and Galp have announced a partnership reshaping operatorship of key offshore licences in Namibia's Orange Basin, with TotalEnergies taking over PEL 83 (Mopane) and Galp acquiring interests in PEL 56 and PEL 91 (Venus). The companies briefed President Nandi-Ndaitwah on their long-term commitment to developing these discoveries responsibly while creating jobs and economic benefits for Namibians.
3 February 2026 · New Era →
TotalEnergies and Galp Energia met President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to update her on their December agreement involving offshore petroleum licences, with TotalEnergies taking operatorship of the Mopane discoveries and Galp entering the Venus project. Both companies outlined expected contributions to employment and local industry participation, with Venus development projected to generate N$127–229 billion over 25 years.
3 February 2026 · The Namibian →