SUSTAINABILITY · HSE · LOCAL CONTENT

Responsible Exploration

Exito Energy Resources is committed to advancing PEL 105 in a responsible, safe and transparent manner. Our approach is grounded in environmental stewardship, health and safety discipline, respect for host communities and compliance with applicable Namibian laws, permits and approval processes.

Environmental Commitments

Zero-harm mindset

Maintain a zero-harm mindset across Exito personnel, advisers, contractors and field teams.

Activity-specific planning

Require activity-specific HSE plans, hazard identification, job safety analysis and field inductions before field mobilisation.

Journey and emergency management

Implement journey management for remote field activity, including safe driving expectations and emergency response planning.

Learning and improvement

Record, investigate and learn from incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions.

Health, Safety and Security

1.

Zero-harm mindset

Maintain a zero-harm mindset across Exito personnel, advisers, contractors and field teams.

2.

Activity-specific planning

Require activity-specific HSE plans, hazard identification, job safety analysis and field inductions before field mobilisation.

3.

Journey and emergency management

Implement journey management for remote field activity, including safe driving expectations and emergency response planning.

4.

Learning and improvement

Record, investigate and learn from incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions.

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Engage early with relevant government authorities, regional and local representatives, traditional/community leaders and land users.
  • Communicate planned exploration activities in plain language, including timing, expected footprint and contact points.
  • Establish a clear feedback and grievance channel so concerns can be received, recorded, assessed and addressed.
  • Coordinate with NAMCOR, local partners, advisers and contractors to maintain consistent stakeholder messaging.

Application Across the Exploration Programme

Stage
Typical Activity
Focus
Desktop and integrated studies
Remote sensing, geoscience integration and data review.
Minimal physical footprint; data quality assurance.
Passive seismic and geochemical fieldwork
Temporary low-impact field activities.
Community notification, field induction and restoration.
2D seismic acquisition
Acquisition and processing of at least 1,000 km, subject to funding and approvals.
Environmental assessment and contractor HSE management.
Exploration drilling
Potential future drilling only after high-grading, funding and approvals.
Well-control planning, community health and site closure.
Integrated Geoscience

Local Content Approach

Exito Energy Resources recognises that petroleum exploration should contribute to national capacity, local enterprise participation and skills development.

 

Employment and Skills Transfer

Identify roles that can be performed by Namibian personnel at each stage of the work programme, including field support, logistics, community liaison and environmental monitoring.

Local Procurement and Supplier Participation

Apply a local-first procurement lens where Namibian suppliers can meet required standards for safety, quality, availability, pricing and delivery.

Stakeholder and Community Participation

Engage early with relevant national, regional and local stakeholders before material field activity.

Explore the Next Phase of PEL 105

Exito welcomes engagement with aligned strategic, technical and financial partners interested in supporting the staged advancement of PEL 105.