• Kinetiko Energy validated successful extended production tests on two wells in Mpumalanga, South Africa.

• The wells produced gas flows above the economic viability threshold of 50 million cubic feet per day.

• The results confirm high methane content (98.5%) and strengthen the case for a small-scale LNG pilot project.

Australian energy company Kinetiko Energy has achieved a key milestone in developing its pilot liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in South Africa. The company announced successful extended production tests on two wells located in the ER271 license area in Mpumalanga province.

Kinetiko has been conducting gas exploration activities in Mpumalanga for several months, backed by $2.2 million in financing obtained in June 2024 to support its exploration programs.

The tests delivered gas flow rates above the 50 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d) threshold of economic viability, as determined in 2023 by independent consultancy Sproule B.V..

According to a statement released on October 20, 2025, Kinetiko said the results confirm the technical reliability of the program and the high quality of the extracted gas.

The 271-KA03PT10 well produced 3.522 billion cubic feet of gas over 40 days, averaging 91 MMcf/d, while 271-KA03PT06 yielded 4.432 billion cubic feet over 27 days, with an average 164 MMcf/d. The company added that methane content exceeded 98.5% in both wells.

These tests are part of Kinetiko’s plan to develop a small-scale LNG pilot project. The company aims to demonstrate technical feasibility and production consistency within the Brakfontein block before making any broader investment decisions.

The collected data will help refine the project’s technical and economic parameters, including facility design and future development planning.

Kinetiko said it continues to monitor both wells to better understand reservoir behavior and assess production stability. The program seeks to confirm the potential for local gas production and liquefaction, supporting small-scale value chains and reducing reliance on imported energy sources.

This article was initially published in French by Abdel-Latif Boureima

Adapted in French by Ange Jason Quenum