Kavango West 1X well

ReconAfrica begins production testing at Kavango West discovery in Namibia

March 26, 2026

Publisher’s Note: ReconAfrica will present at EneCom Denver – The Energy Investment Conference at the Westin Downtown, August 17-19, 2026. Register to attend. (World Oil) – ReconAfrica has commenced production testing operations at its Kavango West 1X discovery well in Namibia, marking a key step in evaluating the commercial potential of the Kavango basin. Testing operations are underway following receipt of regulatory approvals, with field crews

Hydrocarbon discovery strengthens Namibia’s onshore potential at Kavango West 1X well

December 3, 2025

(World Oil) – Reconnaissance Energy Africa (ReconAfrica) has confirmed hydrocarbon pay at its Kavango West 1X exploration well on Petroleum Exploration Licence (PEL) 73 in northern Namibia, advancing early appraisal of the emerging Damara Fold Belt play. The well—drilled to a total depth of 4,200 m—encountered approximately 400 m of gross hydrocarbon-bearing interval within the Otavi carbonate section, including 64

ReconAfrica begins production testing at Kavango West discovery in Namibia

Hydrocarbon discovery strengthens Namibia’s onshore potential at Kavango West 1X well

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