ReconAfrica begins Kavango West testing, expands hydrocarbon potential

Reconnaissance Energy Africa or ReconAfrica CEO Brian Reinsborough joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the commencement of production testing operations at the Kavango West 1X discovery well, marking a key step forward in the company’s exploration and development efforts. Reinsborough confirmed that testing operations have begun on schedule following receipt of all necessary regulatory permits. Work crews are now on site preparing the well, with critical equipment—including a production liner sourced from North America—already delivered. The company has also secured contracts with major oilfield service providers Halliburton and Schlumberger Oilfield Services, alongside engaging local suppliers to support operations. Ongoing analysis has further strengthened the project’s outlook. Incorporating additional rock data and updated log analysis, ReconAfrica has refined its petrophysical interpretation, now identifying 74 metres (246 feet) of net hydrocarbon pay in the Huttenberg formation—an increase from the previously reported 64 metres (210 feet). This improvement highlights the growing potential of the discovery as technical understanding of the reservoir advances. As operator, the company plans to conduct production testing across six optimized zones, including three within the Huttenberg formation and three in the deeper Elandshoek formation. In total, approximately 345 metres (1,132 feet) of prospective interval will be isolated and perforated for testing, providing a comprehensive evaluation of the well’s production capabilities. Beyond Namibia, Reinsborough also provided an update on the company’s activities in Gabon, specifically within the Ngulu block. ReconAfrica is currently reprocessing 3D seismic data across key areas, including the Loba oil discovery. Upon completion, the company intends to select an appraisal drilling location and commission a third-party resource report, expected by the end of 2026. The Ngulu block spans approximately 1,214 square kilometres in shallow offshore waters of central Gabon and is strategically positioned near several producing oil fields. The asset includes the Loba discovery and more than 28 identified prospects across both pre-salt and post-salt plays, underscoring its significant exploration upside. Overall, the initiation of production testing at Kavango West, combined with ongoing evaluation work in Gabon, positions ReconAfrica to further define its resource base and advance toward potential development opportunities across its portfolio. #proactiveinvestors #reconnaissanceenergyafricaltd #tsxv #reco #otcqx #recaf #NamibiaOil #EnergyExploration #OilAndGas #ExplorationFinancing #Oversubscribed #NamibiaEnergy #KavangoBasin #GabonOffshore #NguluBlock #LobaDiscovery #SeismicReprocessing #AppraisalDrilling #StrategicInvestor #BWEnergy #EnergyMarkets #UpstreamEnergy #ProactiveInvestors