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ReconAfrica begins production testing at Kavango West discovery well

Canadian oil and gas exploration company, ReconAfrica has commenced production testing operations at its Kavango West 1X (KW1X) discovery well in Namibia, marking a significant step in assessing the commercial viability of hydrocarbons in the Damara Fold Belt.

Windhoek Observer10 Jun 2026, 03:42 am
ReconAfrica begins production testing at Kavango West discovery well

CHAMWE KAIRA

Canadian oil and gas exploration company, ReconAfrica has commenced production testing operations at its Kavango West 1X (KW1X) discovery well in Namibia, marking a significant step in assessing the commercial viability of hydrocarbons in the Damara Fold Belt.

The company, together with its partners, the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) and BW Energy, announced that testing is now underway following the completion of preparatory work at the site.

According to ReconAfrica, the programme will test six selected intervals across the Huttenburg and Elandshoek formations, covering a total hydrocarbon-bearing section of approximately 420 metres.

Originally published by Windhoek Observer on 10 Jun 2026, 03:42 am. View original article