Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (ReconAfrica) plans additional wells in Kavango basin, northeast Namibia, based on recent well results.
Well 6-2 was drilled to a final depth of 2,294 m (7,526 ft) and was left in a state to re-enter to run a vertical seismic profile (VSP) and test potential zones of interest. A total of over 250 m (820 ft) of conventional migrated light oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids were encountered over three zones (OGJ Online Apr. 16, 2021). The VSP and 2D seismic data will delineate potential structures in and around the well, the company said.
Mbambi 6-1 well was drilled to a final depth of 2,780 m (9,121 ft) with casing set to total depth. The well will also be left in a state to re-enter to run a VSP and potentially test possible production zones at a later date. A preliminary total of 350 m (1,148 ft) of oil and natural gas shows were encountered over seven potential zones. Well logging data, cuttings, and cores are being prepared for shipment to the US for further analysis.
With the confirmation of a working conventional hydrocarbon system within the first of a potential five sub basins, ReconAfrica will use drilling and 2D seismic data to determine planning and execution of future drilling locations. Once seismic data is acquired, an additional one or two wells will be drilled in 2021 and a further two to four wells drilled in first-half 2022.
ReconAfrica holds a 90% working interest in petroleum licenses in northeast Namibia comprising 6.3 million contiguous acres.