• The Kapana 1-X well on PEL-90 did not encounter commercial hydrocarbons.
• The rig is likely to be demobilized, but the well’s results have increased confidence in the block. Chevron has indicated that it anticipates further exploration in Namibia.
• Sintana was carried for this well, but the company will fund its share of future capex on PEL-90. Assuming drilling costs of US$100-150 mm for a new well, this suggests a net capex exposure of approximately US$5-7 mm per well, net to Sintana’s 4.9 ....

16 Jan 2025
Sintana Energy Inc. (TSX-V: SEI): Kapana-1X uncommercial but Chevron expects to continue exploration activities

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Sintana Energy Inc. (TSX-V: SEI): Kapana-1X uncommercial but Chevron expects to continue exploration activities
• The Kapana 1-X well on PEL-90 did not encounter commercial hydrocarbons.
• The rig is likely to be demobilized, but the well’s results have increased confidence in the block. Chevron has indicated that it anticipates further exploration in Namibia.
• Sintana was carried for this well, but the company will fund its share of future capex on PEL-90. Assuming drilling costs of US$100-150 mm for a new well, this suggests a net capex exposure of approximately US$5-7 mm per well, net to Sintana’s 4.9 ....