Rhino Resources（“Rhino”或“公司”）代表PEL85 JV，就其在纳米比亚近海奥兰治盆地2914区块的钻探活动提供以下最新进展。

该井位于85号石油勘探许可证，由Rhino Resources运营，其拥有42.5%的权益。合资公司包括 Azule Energy（42.5%）、NAMCOR（10%）和 Korres Investments（5%）——英国石油公司和埃尼公司各持有 Azule Energy 50% 的股份。Capricornus

1-X 井于 2 月 17 日使用 Noble Venturer 钻井船开钻，4 月 2 日达到总井深 4,957 米 TVDSS，成功穿透下白垩统目标层。该井发现 38 米净产层，储层岩石物理性质良好，未观察到水接触。通过密集的电缆测井作业采集了烃类样品和井壁岩心。

除了电缆采集外，该井还成功完成了轻质含油储层的生产测试。该井在 40/64 英寸油嘴上实现了超过 11,000 立方英尺/天的地面约束流量。该井的轻质 API 约为 37° 的原油伴生气有限，伴生气含量低于 2%。测试结果为二氧化碳，不含硫化氢。将对测试期间采集的流体样品进行实验室研究。

该井目前将被暂时封堵并废弃，钻井平台也将恢复使用。

首席执行官特拉维斯·史密瑟德在评论最新进展时表示：

Rhino公司代表PEL85合资公司欣然宣布在Capricornus 1-X井发现碳氢化合物。综合电缆和钻杆测试项目的结果已证明存在优质轻质油储层，且未观察到水接触。这一成果证明了Rhino团队及其服务公司合作伙伴的出色执行，确保了在充满挑战的地质环境下连续两口深水井的安全成功钻探。Rhino公司将与我们的合作伙伴Azule Energy、NAMCOR和Korres合作，专注于钻探后分析，为我们在整个区块的勘探战略的下一步发展提供参考。

Rhino Resources (‘Rhino’ or ‘the Company’) provides the following update on behalf of the PEL85 JV regarding its operated drilling campaign on Block 2914, offshore Orange Basin, Namibia.

Petroleum Exploration License 85, where the well was drilled, is operated by Rhino Resources with a working interest of 42.5%. Co-venturers are Azule Energy (42.5%), NAMCOR (10%), and Korres Investments (5%) – bp and Eni each hold a 50% interest in Azule Energy.

The Capricornus 1-X well, spudded on 17 February using the Noble Venturer drillship, reached total depth of 4,957mTVDSS on 2 April, successfully penetrating the Lower Cretaceous target. The well found 38m of net pay, with the reservoir showing good petrophysical properties and no observed water contact. Hydrocarbon samples and sidewall cores were collected through intensive wireline logging operations.

In addition to wireline acquisition, the well successfully completed a production test across the light oil-bearing reservoir. The well achieved a surface-constrained flow rate in excess of 11,000 stb/d on a 40/64” choke. The light ~37° API oil exhibited limited associated gas with less than 2% CO2 and no hydrogen sulphide. Laboratory studies will be conducted on fluid samples collected during the test.

The well will now be temporarily plugged and abandoned, and the rig will be released.

Commenting on the update, Chief Executive Officer Travis Smithard said:

“Rhino, on behalf of the PEL85 JV, are delighted to announce the discovery of hydrocarbons at the Capricornus 1-X well. The results of the comprehensive wireline and drill stem testing programmes have proven the existence of a high-quality light-oil bearing reservoir, with no observed water contact. This achievement is testament to the outstanding execution of the campaign by the Rhino team and our service company partners, who have ensured the safe and successful drilling of two consecutive deepwater wells in a challenging geological environment. Rhino, in collaboration with our partners Azule Energy, NAMCOR and Korres will now turn our attention to post drilling analysis to inform the next steps of our exploration strategy across the block.”