Invictus Energy Ltd has awarded key contracts covering wellpad construction and civil works, and the mobilisation of logistics and support services, in preparation for the drilling of the Musuma-1 exploration well in the Cabora Bassa Project, Zimbabwe.
The scope of work includes upgrades to access roads to support rig transport and ongoing operations, as well as establishment of the water supply infrastructure required for drilling operations. Site works are being planned to ensure the wellpad and associated infrastructure are ready to receive Rig 202 in line with the Company’s planned drilling schedule.
The Company has completed the evaluation of long-lead equipment suppliers required for the Musuma1 well and is preparing to award the supply of the remaining equipment. With these items now secured, all major long lead procurement for the well is in place.
Exalo Drilling S.A, the contractor for Rig 202, is mobilising a team to Zimbabwe this week to commence in-country setup and commence the scope of work associated with critical maintenance on Rig 202. This work is being undertaken in coordination with Invictus’ in-country team ahead of the planned rig move to the Musuma-1 wellpad and the rig acceptance process, in preparation for the upcoming drilling campaign.
Evaluation of tenders for the provision of well services to support the Musuma-1 drilling campaign is well advanced. The Company anticipates awarding the well services contract in the coming weeks, completing the final suite of contracts required to support the well
Evaluation of tenders for the provision of well services to support the Musuma-1 drilling campaign is well advanced. The Company anticipates awarding the well services contract in the coming weeks, completing the final suite of contracts required to support the well.
The selection of logistics providers is being finalised, with contract award expected following selection of drilling and well services provider(s).
“Awarding wellpad construction, civils, road upgrade, water supply, long-lead equipment and logistics contracts represents an important step in our preparations for the Musuma-1 exploration well. These allow us to move into the field execution phase and ensure the necessary infrastructure, equipment and mobilisation planning are in place ahead of drilling.
“Securing the remaining long-lead items, including wellheads and tubulars, is a key procurement milestone and supports our drilling readiness for the planned H2 2026 campaign. We are also pleased that Exalo S.A. is mobilising its team this week to commence in-country setup and critical maintenance activities for Rig 202 ahead of its planned move to the Musuma-1 wellpad.
“The evaluation of well services provision is well advanced, and we are targeting award of these remaining scopes in the coming weeks. The Company remains on track to spud Musuma-1 in H2 2026,” Invictus Managing Director Scott Macmillan commented.
Musuma-1 exploration well spud on track for H2 2026
With wellpad construction, civils, logistics and rig maintenance activities progressing in parallel, Invictus remains on track to spud the Musuma-1 exploration well in H2 2026. Traditional and Musuma-1 is targeting an estimated gross mean unrisked prospective resource of 1.2 Tcf of gas and 73 million barrels of condensate# and represents one of the most significant undrilled conventional exploration opportunities in the Cabora Bassa Basin cultural ceremonies will be held at the Musuma-1 wellsite ahead of wellpad construction.
