ReconAfrica’ Kavango West 1X Produced Natural Gas
ReconAfrica has successfully produced natural gas from its Kavango West 1X well in Namibia. This marks the first onshore hydrocarbon production in the country, with further testing planned for other zones.
Why it matters
This discovery could significantly impact Namibia's energy sector and economic development if the basin proves to be commercially viable.
ReconAfrica, which is looking for oil in the Kavango area, has produced natural gas to the surface from the Kavango West 1X discovery well.
According to the Prospect Magazine, it marks the first hydrocarbons ever produced onshore in the country, representing a technical achievement in the Kavango Basin’s long-running quest to demonstrate commercial viability.
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