Invictus Energy is pioneering upstream development in Zimbabwe
Invictus working on Zimbabwe PSC
The once-pariah nation could become a regional exporter in energy-starved southern Africa, according to MD Scott Macmillan
ASX-listed independent Invictus Energy is pioneering upstream development in Zimbabwe. Managing Director Scott Macmillan spoke with Petroleum Economist about the company’s progress and plans. Can you give us an update on progress at your Mukuyu project? Invictus Managing Director Scott Macmillan Macmillan: In December 2023, we declared two gas discoveries from our Mukuyu-2 well drilling programme in the Upper and Lower Angwa reservoirs, with the recovery of moveable hydrocarbons to the surface. Subsequently, Mukuyu-1 has also been classified as a discovery in the Upper Angwa, which was successfully drilled in late 2022, confirming the p
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