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KINETIKO ENERGY LTD (KKO) - How Drilling Optimization Will Transform South Africa's Energy Future
06 May 2025
Send us a textThe urgency of South Africa's energy crisis takes center stage as Adam Sierakowski, Executive Chairman of Kinetiko Energy Limited, reveals how his company is positioned to transform the nation's energy security. Sitting on a mammoth 6 trillion cubic feet of 2C contingent gas resources—equivalent to 1 billion barrels of oil—Kinetiko has made what could be South Africa's most significant energy discovery in decades.What makes this story particularly compelling is the technical breakthrough recently achieved. After initial test wells delivered disappointing flow rates, world-class experts identified that high-pressure drilling methods had caused formation damage, reducing gas permeability by up to 85%. This wasn't a geological problem but a fixable technical issue. The rocks themselves contain excellent gas potential, and with straightforward drilling optimization, Kinetiko can now unlock flows that could supply clean energy to South Africa for half a century.The timing couldn't be more critical. South Africa's coal-dominated energy grid faces "effective decay and decline" while its imported gas from Mozambique is projected to cease within 3-5 years. Kinetiko's discovery, strategically located just 180km southeast of Johannesburg amidst existing energy infrastructure, represents a "multi-generational opportunity." Subscribe to ASX Briefs for more exclusive conversations with executives driving the next wave of resource and energy opportunities. Leave us a review if you found this discussion valuable—we're dedicated to bringing you insights into companies addressing the world's most pressing challenges.
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