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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New Era
Patrick Pouyanne held joint meeting with Namibia's president on oil and gas partnership
“Just last week, Patrick Pouyanné, CEO of TotalEnergies, and Paula Amorim, chairman of Galp, held a joint meeting with President Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah, where they reiterated their longterm commitment to the country.”
Lessons from VenezuelaNew Era
Patrick Pouyanné said partnership marks important moment as Namibia prepares to become significant energy-producing nation
“"Our partnership with Galp marks an important moment as Namibia prepares to become a significant energy-producing nation," he said.”
TotalEnergies, Galp strengthen ties with Namibia … Orange Basin discoveries step onto global energy stageThe Namibian
Patrick Pouyanné said the partnership with Galp marked an important milestone as Namibia prepares to become an oil and gas producer
“Pouyanné said the partnership with Galp marked an important milestone as Namibia prepares to become an oil and gas producer, adding that the companies aim to develop both Venus and Mopane responsibly while building long-term value for the country.”
TotalEnergies hold talks with Nandi-NdaitwahThe Namibian
Chief executive Patrick Pouyanne said Namibia is at the top of TotalEnergies' spending priorities for exploration and appraisal
“This was said by chief executive Patrick Pouyanne during the recent presentation of the company's 2023 financial results and objectives for the year 2024.”
TotalEnergies commits N$5,7b to Namibian oil sectorThe 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 →