Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd has drilled the Kavango West 1X exploration well offshore Namibia to a depth of 4,158 meters, surpassing the originally planned total depth of 3,800 meters, after encountering encouraging hydrocarbon indicators.
Brian Reinsborough, president and CEO of the company, acknowledged the team’s progress, stating that 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,” he said.
While securing approval for the additional drilling proceeded smoothly, operations experienced a delay due to a drive shaft failure that required extensive repair work. Following completion of drilling activities, the company will arrange wireline logging and fluid sampling on the Otavi formation to verify 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 total depth. 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 explained.
Source: oilreviewafrica.com