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Vaalco Energy Gabon gas well progress signals near-term cost savings

Aug 5, 2026, 2:04 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Near-term cost savings from gas supply improve margins; potential production uplift from ongoing SEET/Gamba initiatives could materialize if pilot results prove favorable.

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Vaalco Energy reports Gabon drilling progress with ETBNM-3 gas-supply well online, delivering more than 10 meters of net pay and reducing diesel use. The ETSEM-3PH pilot and a 300-meter Gamba development are advancing, while D-9/D-12 pay intervals show wet gas to light oil potential. Management maintains a growth-focused strategy centered on production, reserves and value creation.

ETBNM-3 gas-supply well completed and on production; over 10 meters net pay.
Gas supply lowers diesel costs; could boost field uptime and production uplift.
ETSEM-3PH pilot underway; 300m Gamba horizontal development planned; tests OWC and Dentale.
Rig moved to SEENT platform July 27 for ETSEM-3PH; D-9/D-12 show wet gas pay.
CEO: cost reductions and production growth remain focus; strategy unchanged.

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