BW Energy has completed drilling operations on the Kharas-1 appraisal well in the Kudu license offshore Namibia, reporting multiple reservoir intersections and the first confirmation of liquid hydrocarbons within the block.
Kharas-1 was drilled to a total depth of 5,100 m and encountered several shallow turbidite intervals with dry-gas shows. BW Energy said reservoir samples and whole-core data from these sections are now being evaluated.
In the deeper portion of the well, the company identified hydrocarbons within a fractured volcaniclastic reservoir, indicating a working petroleum system with condensate and/or light oil. Further analysis is underway to determine reservoir quality, extent, and potential follow-up appraisal targets.
“Kharas-1 achieved its technical objective of testing multiple targets within a single penetration and delivered valuable geological, geochemical and petrophysical data,” said CEO Carl Arnet. “The results confirm, for the first time, the presence of liquid hydrocarbons within the Kudu block and will guide our forward appraisal program.”
The well will now be plugged and abandoned in line with the original plan. BW Energy said future activity will focus on high-value targets highlighted by the presence of liquids, as well as gas, drawing on lessons from Kharas-1.
