TotalEnergies EP Namibia B.V. ("TEEPNA") is applying to renew its ECC to continue with the previously assessed and approved activities, including appraisal well drilling in Block 2913B. TEEPNA and its partners hold an Exploration Right over Block 2913B. As part of the process of applying for offshore exploration and appraisal drilling activities in the Block, an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) process was undertaken, which culminated in the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) issuing an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for the proposed activities on 19 September 2019 (MEFT Ref No. ECC-00134). The ECC was issued for a period of three years, expiring on 19 September 2022. Under the aforementioned ECC, TEEPNA drilled one exploration well (Venus 1X Well) between 30 November 2021 and 05 March 2022. This drilling campaign resulted in a significant discovery of light oil with associated gas. Based on the success of the Venus 1X well, TEEPNA is applying for an ECC renewal in order to undertake further exploration and appraisal well drilling in the Block beyond the current expiry date of 19 September 2022.