Namcor to swap licence stake for ReconAfrica equity
Reconnaissance Energy Africa has struck a definitive deal with Namcor to swap increase its ownership in the Kavango Basin licence.
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ReconAfrica reaches total depth at first well
Reconnaissance Energy Africa has reached total depth at the 8-2 well, in northeast Namibia’s Kavango Basin.
ReconAfrica wins environmental nod for Namibia exploration
Namibia has approved an extension to Reconnaissance Energy Africa’s environmental clearance certificate (ECC), covering the PEL 73 area.
ReconAfrica wins court ruling over Kavango environmental permits
Reconnaissance Energy Africa (TSX-V: RECO) has won a court ruling over environmental permitting for exploration in the Namibian portion of the Kavango basin.
ReconAfrica kicks off hotly watched drill campaign
Reconnaissance Energy Africa has launched its second phase of drilling, with the highly anticipated 8-2 well begun on the weekend targeting a potential 799 million barrels.
ReconAfrica, critics slug it out ahead of return to drilling
The war of words between Reconnaissance Energy Africa (TSX-V: RECO) and various environmental critics shows no signs of abating as the company nears a return to drilling.
ReconAfrica, Invictus near launch of drilling
Reconnaissance Energy Africa and Invictus Energy are both nearing drilling, as they seek to prove up onshore hopes around Namibia and Zimbabwe respectively.
Amid high-priced wells, ReconAfrica posts big numbers
Reconnaissance Energy Africa has posted documents shedding light on some of its challenges – but also some of the major prospectivity in Namibia’s Kavango Basin.
Namibia eyes Shell, TotalEnergies production in 2028
Namibia aims to reach production from its Venus and Graff discoveries by 2028, Immanuel Mulunga, managing director of Namcor has said.
Namibia’s next great hopes, beyond Venus and Graff
Namibia has leapt to the forefront of exploration thinking with the Venus and Graff discoveries earlier this year, but there are opportunities beyond TotalEnergies and Shell.
Africa Energies Summit sets out line up for May show
The Africa Energies Summit will be held in London from May 17 to 19, with the show expanding beyond oil and gas and into power.
ReconAfrica sets out 2022 drilling plans, play analysis
ReconAfrica has confirmed plans for at least three test wells this year, plus a sidetrack of the 6-2 well, beginning in the second quarter.
Clash of the conferences: Dubai vs Cape Town
Africa Oil Week (AOW) and African Energy Week (AEW) have gone head to head, competing for interest and delegates to come to Dubai and Cape Town respectively.
ReconAfrica completes seismic shoot
Reconnaissance Energy Africa has completed its 2D seismic shoot in northeast Namibia and pushed back drill plans slightly.
Prince Harry vs ReconAfrica
Prince Harry has taken up the cause of protecting the Okavango Delta, calling for Reconnaissance Energy Africa to halt its work.
Shino backs ReconAfrica in committee talks
Namibian Petroleum Commissioner Maggy Shino has defended Reconnaissance Energy Africa’s conduct in the Kavango region.
ReconAfrica nears completion of seismic amid complaints
Reconnaissance Energy Africa has come under fire for alleged damage during its 2D seismic campaign, with calls for the Namibian government to withdraw approval.
ReconAfrica’s Evans talks up Namibian plans
As one of the few companies carrying out exploration in sub-Saharan Africa, Reconnaissance Energy Africa (TSXV:RECO; OTC:RECAF; FRA:0XD) is keenly aware of justifying its presence.
Flurry of African exploration incoming
Exploration companies big and small are warming up for a busy next 12 months – although some have warned this may be the last such push in the energy industry.
ReconAfrica sheds light on geology amid partnering plans
Reconnaissance Energy Africa is disclosing more information on its efforts, even while short sellers maintain criticism of its plans.
IUCN votes against ReconAfrica exploration
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has called on Botswana and Namibia to increase scrutiny of oil and gas plans in the Okavango Delta.
With seismic under way, ReconAfrica reports net pay
Reconnaissance Energy Africa has found five potential reservoir zones in the 6-2 well and made progress on seismic.
Caught between investors and critics, ReconAfrica fights on
Reconnaissance Energy Africa has seen its share price fall since providing further information on its drilling results.
Still finds to make in Africa
African exploration is considering new ways forward amid discussions of the energy transition, but conventional opportunities remain.
ReconAfrica extends Kavango holding with Botswana closing
Reconnaissance Energy Africa has completed its acquisition of Renaissance Oil Corp., through an all-share deal.