Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (ReconAfrica) reports that drilling operations are progressing on schedule at the Kavango West 1X exploration well in Namibia’s Damara Fold Belt. The company has set its final casing string at a depth of approximately 2,300 m, just above the targeted Otavi carbonate reservoir, and is now drilling ahead into the primary objective.
President and CEO Brian Reinsborough said the well is testing a large structural closure measuring roughly 20 km by 3 km within the Otavi section. “Drilling of the Kavango West 1X well is proceeding on schedule, and I wish to thank our operations team for executing our plan safely and efficiently,” he said.
ReconAfrica anticipates reaching total depth of approximately 3,800 m in the second half of November, after penetrating around 1,500 m of potential reservoir. Once at total depth, a comprehensive logging program will be conducted, with results expected around year-end.
The company noted that the project remains under “tight hole” status, meaning no intermediate well results will be disclosed prior to logging completion. Updates before then will be limited to drilling depth progress only.
