Exploring for offshore oil and gas in the Orange Basin
Shell is in the early stages of exploring for offshore oil and gas in Petroleum Exploration License 39 (PEL 39) with its JV partners, QatarEnergy (45% participating interest) and NAMCOR, the national oil company of Namibia (10%).
Eduardo Rodriguez, Country Chair of Shell Nambia"Together with our JV partners we’re working hard to understand the potential of our license and invest in local goods, services and skills across all our operations here in Namibia."
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From engineers and well operators to pilots and drivers across more than 60 companies.
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Title: Shell Namibia - film for website
Duration: 2:56
Description: Video highlighting Shell Namibia
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Atmospheric, ambitious, inspiring sound of Shell track.
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Red text ‘Welcome to Shell Namibia’ animates onto a white background. Then the Shell pecten energy line pulse graphic animates around the title and then disappears
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Close up shot of Eduardo Rodriguez against a blurred colourful background. He’s looking off camera to the right of the screen
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Eduardo Rodriguez
Shell Namibia Country Chair
[Eduardo Rodriguez]
Shell has been in Namibia for almost ten years now.
Currently our brand is across the country via retail service stations selling the highest quality fuels and lubricants with our partner, Vivo Energy.
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[Eduardo Rodriguez]
We are also exploring for oil and gas in the Orange Basin.
I feel privileged to lead our business here…
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[Voice of Eduardo Rodriguez]
…with teams working from our office in Windhoek, our logistic hub in Walvis Bay,
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[Eduardo Rodriguez]
and of course the rig that is 250 kilometres offshore.
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Keron Domingos
Shell Namibia Geoscientist
[Keron Domingos]
I joined Shell about five years ago, after graduating from the University of Namibia with a Masters in petroleum geology.
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[Voice of Keron Domingos]
My job involves mapping the subsurface to better understand where oil and gas might be present and identifying areas of potential drilling.
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[Keron Domingos]
I never imagined when I graduated five years ago that I would be on the rig so soon. Looking under the microscope at the hydrocarbons that we have just discovered in the first exploration well. So what a great opportunity.
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[Keron Domingos]
The variety of work I do and the scale I work at means I'm always learning.
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[Eduardo Rodriguez]
It is important to us that our business can bring benefits to the Namibian economy and to the local community. We prioritise local goods, services and skills and we hold our contractors responsible to do the same. Our work requires the talent of many people. We are focused on providing job opportunities, bringing local business into our supply chain and investing in skill development.
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Nicolene Tjiho-Uaendere
Shell Namibia Finance Manager
[Nicolene Tjiho-Uaendere]
As one of the first Shell employees in Namibia, I've had the incredible opportunity to witness how our business has grown here.
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[Nicolene Tjiho-Uaendere]
For me, being a part of Shell is more than just our operations here.
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Full screen photo of a group of men and women standing together at an event. They’re all smiling at the camera. The banners behind them say ‘SME’s Compete’. The photo slowly zooms out on the screen
[Voice of Nicolene Tjiho-Uaendere]
It's about recognising that we are an integral part of the communities where we work and where we live.
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[Nicolene Tjiho-Uaendere]
From supporting programs on road safety and charitable causes to projects that meet particular needs.
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[Nicolene Tjiho-Uaendere]
I led our partnership with SMEs Compete. This initiative is not just about financial support, it's about knowledge transfer, mentorship, and creating a supportive ecosystem where entrepreneurs can flourish.
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[Eduardo Rodriguez]
What we do in Namibia requires tremendous effort and everyone involved. We will face many challenges and clearly we cannot do it alone.
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[Eduardo Rodriguez]
It requires accordingly the effort of everyone working together for the success of all, especially for the Namibian people. I’m excited for the challenges we have ahead and grateful to be part of Namibia.
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Shell and its JV partners have drilled exploration and appraisal wells across its license in deep water more than 250kms from shore.
The PEL0039 license covers 12,000sq km which is more than twice the size of Namibia’s capital city Windhoek.
Over the last three years, nine wells have been drilled in the license: Graff-1X, La Rona-1X, Jonker-1X, Graff-1A, Lesedi-1X, Cullinan-1X, Jonker-1A, Jonker-2A and Enigma-1X.
