加拿大温哥华——CNR国际公司已告知道达尔能源牵头的合作伙伴，其打算退出南非近海深水区11B/12B区块的联合运营协议。

该特许权区位于奥特尼夸盆地南部海岸 175 公里处，包含区块西南角的大型Luiperd和Brulpadda凝析油气藏。

间接合作伙伴 Africa Energies 表示，根据协议条款，合资公司的其他各方可以在 30 天内提出是否退出的建议。退出的各方将按照各自在许可证中的权益比例免费转让给每个未退出的合作伙伴。

据称，TotalEnergies EP South Africa 还在审查其在 11B/12B 区块 45% 的控股权选择。不过，在 Main Street 1549 Pty 有投资的Africa Energy目前持有 10% 的股权，并且不打算退出。

该公司表示，其认为天然气在南非能源转型中发挥着关键作用，而该区块的天然气是该国最重要的国内供应选择。

CNR的退出仍需得到南非当局的批准。

VANCOUVER, Canada — CNR International has informed the TotalEnergies-led partnership of its intention to withdraw from the joint operating agreement for deepwater Block 11B/12B offshore South Africa.

The concession, 175 km off the southern coast in the Outeniqua Basin, contains the large Luiperd and Brulpadda gas-condensate discoveries in the southwest corner of the block.

Under the agreement terms, said indirect partner Africa Energies, other parties to the joint venture may advise whether or not they will also withdraw within 30 days. Those leaving assign their interest free of charge to each of the non-withdrawing partners in proportion to their interests in the permit.

TotalEnergies EP South Africa is also said to be reviewing its options with regard to its 45% controlling interest in Block 11B/12B. Africa Energy, however, which has an investment in Main Street 1549 Pty, currently holds a 10% interest and does not intend to withdraw.

The company said it sees natural gas playing a critical role in South Africa's energy transition and that use of gas from the block represents the country’s most material domestic supply option.

CNR's withdrawal remains subject to approvals by the South African authorities.