CDH advises Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas on a landmark basin opening transaction with BP Exploration Operating Company Limited (BP)

The CDH Oil & Gas team advised Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas Ltd on its farm down of a 60% interest in three of its Walvis Basin Licenses to BP. 

23 Apr 2026 1 min read Featured work

This deal will mark BP's entry into Namibia as an operator – an exciting and significant milestone that underscores the scale of opportunity in the region. This transaction further reflects the continued momentum of Namibia's offshore exploration sector, with increased interest from global majors in high-impact frontier acreage.

THE TEAM BEHIND THE DEAL

Megan Rodgers

Megan Rodgers

Sector Head, Director

Corporate & Commercial Law

Amore Carstens-Petersen

Amore Carstens-Petersen

Director

Corporate & Commercial Law

Ilda Lomba

Ilda Lomba

Director

Corporate & Commercial Law

Nhika Vassallo

Nhika Vassallo

Associate

Corporate & Commercial Law

Dean Tennant

Dean Tennant

Associate

Corporate & Commercial Law

Nozinhle Mbuyane

Nozinhle Mbuyane

Associate Designate

Corporate & Commercial Law