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ReconAfrica

Canadian oil and gas company conducting production testing at Kavango West 1X discovery well in partnership with NAMCOR and BW Energy.

2022-11-182026-06-26
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  1. April 2024

  2. The Namibian

    ReconAfrica is behind controversial oil exploration in the Kavango

    Source

    “Another questionable person reportedly offering oil and gas legislation advisory services to Namibian authorities is James Jay Park, the Canadian mastermind behind ReconAfrica's controversial oil exploration in the Kavango.”

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  3. The Namibian

    ReconAfrica has been trying to exploit what it calls the last major onshore oil discovery on earth

    Source

    “OVER the past three years Recon­Africa, has been trying to exploit what it calls "the last major onshore oil discovery on earth".”

    The Man Who Helps Oil-Rich Nations Write Their Laws, Then Profits From Them

  4. The Namibian

    ReconAfrica is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging it had concealed information about test wells using deceptive stock promotion

    Source

    “ReconAfrica is now facing a class-action lawsuit in New York that alleges that it had concealed crucial information about the data on its first two oil and gas test wells using deceptive stock promotion, while senior executives sold shares when the stock price was artificially high.”

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  5. November 2022

  6. The Namibian

    ReconAfrica holds exploration licences for 34,325 sq km straddling Namibia and Botswana border

    Source

    “Canadian company ReconAfrica holds exploration licences for a 34 325 sq km area straddling the border of both countries.”

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Mining & Energy

ReconAfrica begins production testing at Kavango West well

The News

Canadian oil and gas company ReconAfrica has commenced production testing at its Kavango West 1X discovery well in Namibia's Damara Fold Belt, in partnership with NAMCOR and BW Energy. The programme will test six intervals across two formations covering approximately 420 metres of hydrocarbon-bearing section to assess commercial viability.

Why it matters

ReconAfrica begins production testing at Kavango West discovery well, advancing prospects for domestic oil production and energy security.

10 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. ReconAfrica begins production testing at Kavango West well

    Canadian oil and gas company ReconAfrica has commenced production testing at its Kavango West 1X discovery well in Namibia's Damara Fold Belt, in partnership with NAMCOR and BW Energy. The programme will test six intervals across two formations covering approximately 420 metres of hydrocarbon-bearing section to assess commercial viability.

    10 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. 88 Energy secures 20% stake in Namibia oil licence

    Australian oil and gas company 88 Energy has secured a fully earned 20% working interest in Petroleum Exploration Licence 93 (PEL 93) in Namibia's Owambo Basin. The amended farm-in agreement removes all remaining earn-in funding obligations, reducing 88 Energy's future funding exposure by approximately US$15 million while allowing it to retain exposure to the licence.

    12 May 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 8 May

  1. Namibia's offshore oil and gas sector attracts international exploration interest

    Namibia's offshore oil and gas sector continues to draw international interest, with a hydrocarbon licence map showing growing exploration activity across coastal basins and frontier areas. Multiple international oil companies hold exploration licences, with newly allocated blocks involving companies such as Baobab Energy, Elephant Oil, and others, while the offshore Orange Basin remains the main focus following recent major oil discoveries.

    8 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 22 April

  1. Namibia must build capacity to compete in oil value chain

    A special advisor to the President said policy alone cannot create a competitive local supplier base; Namibia must instead build skills, standards, and capability to meet international oil companies' procurement requirements. President Nandi-Ndaitwah announced Cabinet approval of an upstream local content policy designed to ensure petroleum development delivers socio-economic benefits to citizens.

    22 April 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Saturday 18 April

  1. Namibia's oil and gas sector advances toward development phase

    Namibia's oil and gas industry has shifted from early-stage exploration toward appraisal and development planning, with major international operators like Shell, TotalEnergies, and Galp positioning the country as an emerging regional energy hub. The sector is projected to contribute up to 5.8% to GDP annually during production, with first oil and gas expected between 2029 and 2030, provided governance and local content policies are strengthened.

    18 April 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 17 April

  1. Oil majors confirm drilling but no final investment decisions yet

    Despite targeting 2030 for first oil production, Chevron and Rhino Resources announced further drilling projects at Namibia's energy conference but neither committed to final investment decisions. The government hopes for FIDs by 2026, though policy uncertainty around gas flaring and regulatory delays are hindering investment confidence.

    17 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 27 March

  1. NAMCOR welcomes production testing start at Kavango West

    NAMCOR's upstream subsidiary has welcomed the commencement of production testing at the Kavango West-1X discovery well in PEL 73, onshore Namibia, a joint venture operated by ReconAfrica (70%) alongside partners BW Kudu (20%) and NAMCOR E&P (10%). Testing will span six targeted zones across the Huttenberg and Elandshoek formations through the second quarter of 2026.

    27 March 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 20 March

  1. Kavango regions show development progress, leaders seek acceleration

    Kavango East and West regions are recording development gains including road upgrades, agricultural projects, and town expansions, but local leaders say progress remains uneven and call for faster implementation and decentralised budgets. Recent highlights include a hydrocarbon discovery in Kavango West and major infrastructure projects in Rundu.

    20 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 4 February

  1. 88 Energy's Namibian oil exploration licence extended one year

    The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has extended 88 Energy's PEL 93 licence until October to allow further geophysical surveys and prospect de-risking. The company plans high-resolution gravity and airborne geophysical surveys in 2026 to refine subsurface understanding and support future drilling decisions.

    4 February 2026 · The Namibian →

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