Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (ReconAfrica) has confirmed that drilling of the Kavango West 1X exploration well, which spudded on 31 July 2025 in north-eastern Namibia, is progressing as planned. The well is currently drilling the 8.5-inch section at a depth of around 1,910 metres.
President and CEO of ReconAfrica, Brian Reinsborough, said the operations team in Namibia is drilling the well efficiently and safely, with total depth expected by the end of November.
“We anticipate entering the Otavi reservoir, the primary target for the Damara Fold Belt Play, in October and plan to penetrate over 1,500 metres of potential reservoir section before reaching TD. We look forward to reporting results of this play-opening well to all stakeholders around year-end,” Reinsborough said.
The final casing string is expected to be set at approximately 2,400 metres before drilling enters the Otavi reservoir zone. The well’s total depth is projected at between 3,800 and 4,250 metres, with results expected to be released around the end of the year.
The company has deferred its planned 3D seismic survey to 2026 but continues to evaluate additional acreage acquisitions and potential joint ventures to expand its portfolio.
“With our new subsurface learnings, highly experienced drilling crew and optimised, purpose-built drill bits, we believe that we have captured the best possible chance for drilling an efficient, safe and commercially successful well,” said Sembritzky.
Separately, ReconAfrica has granted 6,960,000 incentive stock options to directors, officers, employees and consultants at US$0.60 per share. These expire on 31 July 2030 and are subject to standard vesting and insider resale restrictions until 30 November 2025.
ReconAfrica is a Canadian oil and gas company exploring the Damara Fold Belt and Kavango Rift Basin across Namibia, Angola and Botswana, covering roughly 13 million contiguous acres.
