• New seismic over Kossipo in Côte d’Ivoire has further de‑risked the structure, increasing gross 2C resources from ~90 mmboe to ~102 mmboe. • With Canadian Natural Resources choosing not to participate in the development as it refocuses on Canada, VAALCO’s working interest rises from 27.39% to 60%, with PetroCI holding the balance as a paying partner. • This shift is highly material: VAALCO gains ~37 mmboe of additional WI 2C resources, becomes operator, and will control the development timelin ....