Chevron Namibia Exploration Limited II (CNEL) holds an Exploration License for Blocks 2112B and 2212A, Walvis Basin, Namibia and proposes to undertake an offshore exploration program within Petroleum Exploration License (PEL) 82 (ie Blocks 2112B and 2212A). PEL 82 is located offshore, approximately 257 km north west of Walvis with water depths ranging from 200 m to 2,500 m.

Initially, the plan is to conduct a one well campaign between Quarter 4 of 2026 and Quarter 1 of 2027. Additional follow-up drilling could potentially include up to nine additional wells (total of 5 exploration and 5 appraisal wells) in PEL 82. The drilling of one well is expected to take in the order of two to three months to complete.

The proposed project triggers a number of listed activities in terms of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2012, and as such requires an ECC before such activities can commence. CNEL appointed Environmental Resources Management (ERM) as the independent Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) to manage the ECC application and to undertake a Scoping and EIA process for the proposed development and production activities (hereafter collectively referred to as “Environmental and Social Impact Assessment” or “ESIA” process). ERM is supported by Namibian firm, Urban Dynamics Africa (Pty) Ltd to manage the stakeholder engagement process.

CNEL is now applying for an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) to develop PEL 82 for the exploration activities.

Notice is hereby given in terms of the Environmental Management Act (No. 7 of 2007) and Regulation 21 of the EIA Regulations of an ECC application to explore the offshore Blocks 2112B and 2212A.

An ESIA process is being undertaken for the proposed project. An application for an ECC has been submitted to the Competent Authority (Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Energy). The project and ECC application have also been registered on the Ministry of Environment and Tourism’s (MET) online application portal (MET Ref: 250402005584).

The process is currently in the scoping phase, in accordance with the EIA Regulations. During this phase, Interested and/or Affected Parties (I&APs) are invited to participate in a public meeting and submit their comments. The public meeting is scheduled to take place on 12 June 2025 at 17:30 at the Walvis Bay Town Hall.

The draft scoping report and non-technical summary is available below for download. A hard copy is also available at Walvis Bay Town Hall and Town Council Office during the public comment period (from 26 May – 19 June 2025).

CNEL_DSR_v2.1.pdf

CNEL DSR_nontech summ_v2.1.pdf

 

Should you have any queries in this regard please do not hesitate to contact ERM and Urban Dynamics at the below contact details.

For further information:

Tel: +264 61 240 300

Email: cnel.pel82esia@udanam.com