Exhibit 99.16
 | PRESS RELEASE |
South Africa: TotalEnergies exits from offshore Blocks
11B/12B and 5/6/7
Paris, July 29, 2024 – Following the decision of the partner CNRI to withdraw from Block 11B/12B, TotalEnergies also announces its withdrawal from this block, off the Southern coast of South Africa, in which its affiliate TotalEnergies EP South Africa holds a 45% interest.
TotalEnergies entered into Block 11B/12B in 2013 and made two gas discoveries, Brulpadda and Luiperd, which could however not be turned into a commercial development as it appeared to be too challenging to economically develop and monetize these gas discoveries for the South African market.
TotalEnergies has also decided to exit from offshore exploration Block 5/6/7 where TotalEnergies EP South Africa currently holds a 40% interest.
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About TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies is a global integrated energy company that produces and markets energies: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity. Our more than 100,000 employees are committed to provide as many people as possible with energy that is more reliable, more affordable and more sustainable. Active in about 120 countries, TotalEnergies places sustainability at the heart of its strategy, its projects and its operations.
About TotalEnergies in South Africa
TotalEnergies has been present in South Africa since 1954, when it started distributing petroleum products. Today the company is a leading player Fuel Marketing & Services, Lubricants Blending, Exploration & Production and Renewables. For seventy years, TotalEnergies has been committed to the energy development of South Africa. Through a diverse portfolio, TotalEnergies boasts a network of 550 retail sites and LPG distribution nationwide for all domestic energy needs. TotalEnergies holds Exploration Rights together with its various joint venture partners, over Blocks Deep Water Orange Basin and Orange Basin Deep (west coast), Outeniqua South (south coast), and the recent entry in Block 3B/4B east of DWOB. TotalEnergies is also developing a 700MW portfolio of renewable energy projects in South Africa, including the 86MW Prieska solar plant operational since 2016. In 2023, TotalEnergies signed CPPAs with Sasol and Air Liquide for the supply of 260MW capacity (wind and solar) and launched the construction of a 216MW solar plant with 500MWh battery storage.
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