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.
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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.
Shortseller says ReconAfrica triggers “every single red flag”
A dispute over the wisdom of drilling in northern Namibia has escalated, with Reconnaissance Energy Africa and Viceroy Research trading barbed statements.
ReconAfrica cries defamation at stock pumping claims
Reconnaissance Energy Africa has come out swinging at stock pumping article from Canada’s The Globe & Mail.
ReconAfrica signs JOA with Namcor on Kavango exploration
Reconnaissance Energy Africa has signed a joint operating agreement (JOA) with Namcor.
ReconAfrica scores with second Namibia well
Canada’s Reconnaissance Energy Africa has found further evidence of a working petroleum system in the Kavango Basin, in the first section of its second well.
ReconAfrica warns against short sellers
Reconnaissance Energy Africa continues to come under fire from various sources, including short sellers, but it has received public affirmation for its plans from local government in Namibia.
ReconAfrica spuds second Namibian well
Reconnaissance Energy Africa has spudded the second well in the Kavango Basin, in northeast Namibia.
Namibian president hails ReconAfrica find
Namibian President Hage Geingob has acknowledged Reconnaissance Energy Africa’s find in the Kavango Basin.