Reconnaissance Energy Africa or ReconAfrica CEO Brian Reinsborough joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the commencement of production testing operations at the Kavango West 1X discovery well, marking a key step forward in the company’s exploration and development efforts. Reinsborough confirmed that testing operations have begun on schedule following receipt of all necessary regulatory permits. Work crews are now on site preparing the well, with critical equipment—including a production liner sourced from North America—already delivered. The company has also secured contracts with major oilfield service providers Halliburton and Schlumberger Oilfield Services, alongside engaging local suppliers to support operations. Ongoing analysis has further strengthened the project’s outlook. Incorporating additional rock data and updated log analysis, ReconAfrica has refined its petrophysical interpretation, now identifying 74 metres (246 feet) of net hydrocarbon pay in the Hutt...