ReconAf drills Kavango deeper than original target

With prospects from the Kavango West 1X exploration well offshore Namibia scaling high, Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd has drilled it to a depth of 4,158 m, surpassing the originally planned total depth of 3,800 m 

Acknowledging the team’s progress, Brian Reinsborough, president and CEO of the company, said, “The well has been drilling safely and efficiently. The company is encouraged with the drilling results to date, which show the presence of hydrocarbons through numerous oil and gas shows, as well as strong and consistent natural gas markers on mud logs throughout the Otavi reservoir package.”

While securing approval for the additional drilling went smooth, there was a delay due to a drive shaft failure, which required extensive repairing work. Following more drilling, the company will be arranging wireline logging and fluid sampling on the Otavi formation for fool proof verification on the multiple hydrocarbon shows.

“We plan to conduct an extensive wireline test programme to verify the hydrocarbon shows, including fluid sampling and pressure measurements upon reaching TD. Due to the scale of what we are testing at the Kavango West prospect and the broader Damara Fold Belt play, we plan to disclose the results when the well has been thoroughly evaluated. We remain on track to provide results prior to year-end,” Reinsborough said.