Ref. DEA 17 Jun '20, QP did indeed approach ExxonMobil for a stake in PEL 86 (block 1811A), PEL 89 (block 1711, 11,000 sq km together) and PEL 95 (block 1710 + 1810, 20,000 sq km) in shelf + deepwaters of the Namibe Basin. The company's approach was however back in 2019, and it was declined by Exxon, contrary to some recent media reports. PEL 86 + 89 continue being run by Exxon in partnership with Namcor, and 1710-1810 by Exxon + Namcor, 5% of Exxon's interest to be assigned to a local company.
QP did indeed approach ExxonMobil for a stake in PEL 86 (block 1811A), PEL 89 (block 1711, 11,000 sq km together) and PEL 95 (block 1710 + 1810, 20,000 sq km) in shelf + deepwaters. PEL 86 + 89 are run by Exxon in partnership with Namcor, and 1710-1810 by Exxon + Namcor, 5% of Exxon's interest to be assigned to a local company. The company's approach was however back in 2019, and it was declined by Exxon, contrary to some recent media reports