\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\nOver the interval drilled thus far, ReconAfrica has been continuously sampling and testing cuttings, successfully run a full suite of wireline logs, and taken thirty-four sidewall cores. ReconAfrica is using industry leaders to provide analysis of this critical well, with Schlumberger providing wireline logging services (as per 1\/11\/21 press release), Netherland Sewell and Associates (Dallas, Texas) performing well log analysis, and Geomark Research (Houston, Texas) evaluating petroleum geochemistry.<\/p>\n
With the completion of the intermediate casing operation, the Company will recommence drilling to the planned depth of 12,500\u2019, with the objective of reaching total depth (TD) before the end of March. The data collection and analysis described above will continue to TD, with the addition of taking whole cores over key intervals.<\/p>\n
ReconAfrica\u2019s drilling fluids are water based, organic & biodegradable, which are fully
\nenvironmentally safe, for many aspects, including topsoil enhancement and development.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am very pleased with the successful drilling operations the ReconAfrica team has
\ncompleted to date. We are adhering to the highest standards of Health, Safety and
\nEnvironmental best practices and are on program in all phases of operations,\u201d stated Nick
\nSteinsberger, Senior Vice President of Drilling and Completions.<\/p>\n
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