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REFILE-ANALYSIS-Oil majors snap up West African blocks in hunt for next Brazil
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Event summary
Oil majors like Chevron and TotalEnergies are acquiring offshore blocks in West and Southern Africa, driven by compelling geology, regulatory reforms, and the need to replenish reserves. The region, particularly Namibia, is showing significant promise for new oil and gas discoveries, with geological similarities to productive basins like offshore Brazil. Companies are investing heavily to secure future oil and gas supplies, acknowledging that fossil fuel demand is likely to remain higher than previously anticipated.