Petrobras acquires major stake in Namibia offshore oil field
Petrobras has purchased a 42.5 percent stake in a Namibian offshore oil block. This deal marks the company's return to Africa to boost long-term reserves.
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Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras has finalized the purchase of a 42.5% stake in an offshore oil exploration block located off the coast of Namibia 
NA. The acquisition was conducted in partnership with TotalEnergies SE , which also acquired a 42.5% stake and will act as the operator for the offshore asset. This transaction, completed on February 6, 2026, aligns with the stated 2026–2030 business plan of Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras and represents a material expansion of its international portfolio.
NA. The acquisition was conducted in partnership with TotalEnergies SE , which also acquired a 42.5% stake and will act as the operator for the offshore asset. This transaction, completed on February 6, 2026, aligns with the stated 2026–2030 business plan of Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras and represents a material expansion of its international portfolio.The move is part of a broader strategic shift under the leadership of Magda Chambriard magda chambriard and the government of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva luiz inacio lula da silva to expand development in Africa. By returning to Namibia NA, Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras aims to tap into new exploration frontiers and replenish its oil reserves. This focus on the African continent also encompasses the strategic interests of Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras in other regional markets, including Angola 
AO and Nigeria 
NG.
NA, Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras aims to tap into new exploration frontiers and replenish its oil reserves. This focus on the African continent also encompasses the strategic interests of Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras in other regional markets, including Angola AO and Nigeria NG.
