ReconAfrica's Kavango West 1X well drilling on schedule

Executive Summary

• Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. provided an operational update on the Kavango West 1X exploration well, which spudded on July 31, 2025.
• The well is currently drilling the 8.5-inch section at approximately 1,910 meters, with the final casing string planned to be set at 2,400 meters.
• The company anticipates entering the Otavi reservoir (the primary target) in October and expects to reach total depth (TD) by the end of November 2025, with results expected around year-end.

Key Details

• Well Status: Currently drilling the 8.5-inch section at a depth of approximately 1,910 meters.
• Casing Plan: The next and final casing string will be set at approximately 2,400 meters.
• Target Zone: The Otavi reservoir, identified as the primary target for the Damara fold belt play.
• Reservoir Penetration: Plan to penetrate over 1,500 meters of potential reservoir section.
• Total Depth (TD): Expected to be reached by the end of November 2025, at a depth of approximately 3,800 to 4,250 meters.
• Timeline:
  • Spud Date: July 31, 2025.
  • Enter Otavi Reservoir: October 2025.
  • Reach Total Depth: End of November 2025.
  • Release Results: Around year-end 2025.
• Operational Commentary: CEO Brian Reinsborough noted that operations are proceeding efficiently and safely, with drilling remaining on schedule.

Notable Quotes

• "Our operations team members in Namibia are doing an excellent job on the drilling the Kavango West well, both efficiently and safely. Drilling remains on schedule, we expect to reach total depth 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." — Brian Reinsborough, President and CEO