South Africa’s Gas Sector Achieves Record Production Breakthrough
Australian-listed Kinetiko Energy has achieved a significant milestone in South Africa’s emerging gas sector, recording its strongest-ever gas flow at a test well that exceeded previous records by more than threefold.
The company’s Brakfontein well produced flows that far surpass any previous results, demonstrating what Executive Chairman Adam Sierakowski called the “unrecognized potential” of South Africa’s onshore gas reserves. The breakthrough was attributed to improved drilling methods that could potentially boost performance at older wells across the company’s portfolio.
The record output from a relatively shallow depth strengthens Kinetiko’s plans to supply a pilot LNG plant and commence commercial gas sales, supporting South Africa’s broader strategy to reduce coal dependence and diversify its energy mix. The results provide crucial validation for the country’s onshore gas development potential as it seeks cleaner energy alternatives.
Kinetiko’s success comes as South Africa works to develop domestic energy resources to address power supply challenges and reduce reliance on coal-fired generation. The company’s focus on developing South Africa’s gas resources aligns with national energy transition goals while potentially providing significant economic benefits to local communities.
The breakthrough could have broader implications for South Africa’s energy landscape, potentially attracting additional investment in onshore gas exploration and development. The success demonstrates that with appropriate technology and techniques, South Africa’s onshore basins may hold considerably more potential than previously recognized.
Source: energycapitalpower.com
