Invictus Energy Ltd. let key contracts covering wellpad construction, civil works, and the mobilization of logistics and support services in preparation for drilling the Musuma-1 exploration well in the Cabora Bassa project onshore northern Zimbabwe.

The scope of wellpad construction and civil works includes upgrades to access roads required to support rig transport and ongoing operations, as well as establishing water supply infrastructure required for drilling operations. 

Site works are being planned to prepare the wellpad and associated infrastructure for Rig 202.

Invictus has completed its evaluation of suppliers for long-lead equipment, including wellheads and tubulars, and is preparing to award remaining supply contracts. All major long-lead procurement for the well is in place.

Rig contractor Exalo Drilling SA is mobilizing a team to Zimbabwe this week to begin in-country setup and perform work associated with critical maintenance on the rig.  The work is being coordinated with Invictus’ in-country team ahead of the planned move to the Musuma-1 wellpad and rig acceptance process for the upcoming drilling campaign.

Musuma-1 is expected to spud in second-half 2026, targeting an estimated gross mean unrisked prospective resource of 1.2 tcf of gas and 73 million bbl of condensate. The program represents one of the most significant undrilled conventional exploration opportunities in the Cabora Bassa basin, the company said.

Invictus Energy is operator and holds 80% interest in the Cabora Bassa project.