Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. has extended drilling beyond the original total depth due to indications of hydrocarbons at the Kavango West 1X exploration well. Extensive wireline logging is planned to verify the hydrocarbon shows before disclosing results before year-end. The well has reached a depth of 4,158 meters, deeper than the planned 3,800 meters.

The drilling process at the Kavango West 1X exploration well has encountered hydrocarbons, including oil and gas shows, and natural gas markers. Operations have been efficient and safe, with plans to conduct wireline logging tests and fluid sampling to confirm the hydrocarbon presence. ReconAfrica remains committed to minimal habitat disturbance and environmental best practices.

ReconAfrica, a Canadian oil and gas company, is exploring the Damara Fold Belt and Kavango Rift Basin in Namibia, Angola, and Botswana. With access to ~13 million acres, the company emphasizes environmental and social best practices in its projects. The company also operates the Ngulu block offshore Gabon. Contact Brian Reinsborough for more information.

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