ReconAfrica Announces Results at Kavango West 1X Well, Onshore Namibia

Core Insights - Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. has successfully drilled the Kavango West 1X well, encountering hydrocarbon pay in the Otavi reservoir section, which allows the company to proceed with a success case evaluation and production testing planned for the first quarter of 2026 [3][4][9] Well Details - The Kavango West 1X well reached a total depth of 4,200 metres (13,800 feet) and has been temporarily abandoned until testing equipment arrives [4] - Extensive wireline logging indicates approximately 85 metres (280 feet) of net reservoir with 64 metres (210 feet) of net hydrocarbon pay across a gross interval of approximately 400 metres (1,300 feet) [5][9] - An additional 61 metres (200 feet) of hydrocarbon shows were identified in deeper sections, where interpreted natural fractures may enhance hydrocarbon deliverability [9] Production Testing - A production test will be conducted using Tubing-Conveyed Perforations (TCP) to determine deliverability characteristics of the identified hydrocarbon pay and additional oil and gas shows [7] - The testing is anticipated to last approximately one month and will focus on the 64 metres of hydrocarbon pay and the additional 61 metres of oil and gas shows [7] Company Operations - ReconAfrica operates Petroleum Exploration Licence 73 with a 70% working interest, alongside partners BW Energy (20% WI) and NAMCOR (10% carried WI) [8] - The company is engaged in exploration activities in the Damara Fold Belt and Kavango Rift Basin, covering approximately 13 million contiguous acres [10]