Shell Makes ‘Most Promising Subsurface’ Find in Well Offshore Namibia
Shell, in collaboration with QatarEnergy and Namibia's national oil company NAMCOR, has announced highly encouraging exploration results from its Merlin-1X well offshore Namibia, indicating a potentially significant new hydrocarbon discovery. This find further solidifies the Orange Basin's reputation as a major emerging deepwater frontier, attracting substantial investment from global energy players.
Offshore Engineer · June 10, 2026
Shell-led partnership finds oil at Namibia’s PEL 0039 with Merlin-1X
Shell, in partnership with QatarEnergy and NAMCOR, has announced a new oil discovery offshore Namibia, marking another significant deepwater success in the region. This find at the Merlin-1X well further solidifies Namibia's emerging status as a promising frontier oil province, attracting considerable international interest and investment.
Offshore Technology · June 10, 2026