ZIMBABWE: Musuma-1 well services mobilisation commenced andrig-up underway

Invictus Energy has provide an operational update on preparations for the drilling of the Musuma-1 exploration well at its 80%-owned and operated Cabora Bassa Project in Zimbabwe. Following successful completion of the rig move from the Mukuyu-2 wellsite, rig-up activities for Exalo Rig 202 are now underway at the Musuma-1 wellsite. Mobilisation of well services equipment has also commenced, with equipment and personnel being progressively deployed in preparation for the upcoming drilling campaign.

Rig-up operations are being undertaken in parallel with the mobilisation of well services equipment and completion of remaining rig maintenance, installation and testing activities ahead of final rig acceptance. The Musuma-1 well remains on track to spud in the coming weeks during November 2026. The precise spud date will be determined by the arrival in Zimbabwe of the remaining critical well services equipment required to commence drilling, followed by the completion of final operational readiness activities.

Invictus Managing Director Scott Macmillan commented:
“With the rig now positioned at the Musuma-1 wellsite, our focus is on completing rig-up and mobilisation of the remaining equipment required to commence drilling. We remain on track to spud Musuma-1 in coming weeks, with the exact timing dependent on the arrival of remaining critical well services equipment into Zimbabwe. Musuma-1 presents an exciting opportunity to test a significant new exploration target and potentially add to our existing gas-condensate discoveries in the Cabora Bassa Basin.”