BW Energy hires Deepsea Mira for Kudu drilling

The Kudu appraisal well prepares for drilling as BW Energy, along with NAMCOR E&P, has contracted the Deepsea Mira semi-submersible rig for the campaign

The rig will also be used for drilling the Kharas appraisal well on the Kudu licence (PPL003) offshore Namibia in the Orange Basin, during the later part of 2025.

This comes as part of a rig-sharing agreement that was announced by Northern Ocean with Rhino Resources. The contract, entered into by BW Kudu Ltd, provides access to an in-country rig and an experienced services team with a strong track record in the Orange Basin, supported by a high level of local content.

BW Energy is the operator of the Kudu production licence (PPL003) with a 95% working interest. NAMCOR E&P, a subsidiary of the national oil company of Namibia, holds the remaining 5% carried interest.