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Sintana Energy Inc. has conditionally raised US$11.5 million to advance its exploration activities in Namibia, including the drilling of the Nabba-1 well in the country's promising Orange Basin. The energy company, with interests in several offshore petroleum exploration licenses (PELs), is positioning itself to capitalize on the burgeoning oil and gas sector in the region.
"I am delighted to announce that we have conditionally raised US$11.5 million and would like to thank our shareholders for their continued support and welcome new shareholders to the Company," said Robert Bose, CEO of Sintana. "This oversubscribed fundraise provides additional capital to pursue drilling on the Chevron-operated Nabba-1 exploration well in PEL 90, neighbouring Mopane."
The fundraise saw the company issue 38,001,253 new common shares at a price of 22.5 pence on the AIM market and C$0.41 on the TSX Venture Exchange. This represents a 13.5 percent discount to the closing price on May 14, 2026. The offering was comprised of a US$10.8 million placing and a US$0.7 million subscription by directors and qualified investors.
The capital injection is critical for Sintana as it expands its footprint in Namibia's Orange Basin, which has become a global hotspot for exploration following significant discoveries. The funds are earmarked for the Chevron-operated Nabba-1 well in PEL 90, and for acquisitions of interests in PEL 37 in the Walvis Basin and KON-16 in the Angolan Kwanza basin. With a portfolio of assets operated by major international oil companies like Chevron and TotalEnergies, Sintana is leveraging a strategy of diversified exploration with minimized capital exposure.
Sintana's focus on Namibia is timely. The country is emerging as a key exploration frontier, with recent discoveries by major players attracting significant investment. The Nabba-1 well, located in PEL 90, is of particular interest due to its proximity to the Mopane discovery, which has shown significant potential.
The company's strategy involves building a portfolio of high-impact assets in emerging geographies. Besides Namibia, Sintana has interests in Uruguay and Angola. The company's approach is to partner with established operators, which reduces its direct financial and operational risks while providing exposure to potentially large discoveries. The upcoming drilling of three carried wells by TotalEnergies and a carried well on PEL 83 further underscore the significant operational activity expected in 2026-2027.
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