Red Sky Energy Targets Appraisal Drilling in Angola’s Block 6/24 After Resource Assessment
Australian independent explorer Red Sky Energy has confirmed its next phase of activity in Angola, with plans to advance Block 6/24 toward appraisal drilling.
The company acquired a 35% stake in the block in early 2025 and continues to develop exploration activities aimed at confirming commercial viability and preparing for full-scale development.
Speaking at the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 Conference, Red Sky Energy announced that its technical team, supported by independent consultancy PetroAus, had completed a comprehensive review of the 5,000 km² block, which includes the Cegonha oil field.
The study produced maiden contingent and prospective resource estimates, identifying strong appraisal and development potential.
“These results confirm that Block 6/24 is positioned for rapid appraisal, early production, and long-term value creation,” said Andrew Knox, CEO of Red Sky Energy.
“Technical findings are equally encouraging: the Catumbela reservoir shows signs of secondary porosity, enhancing potential recovery; oil discovered in the block is heavy crude at 18° API, commercially viable with well-established production techniques; and early analysis indicates a possible pre-salt structure beneath Ibis, offering further exploration opportunity.”
Red Sky Energy is developing the block in partnership with Angola’s national oil company Sonangol E&P and ACREP, with an agreement signed at the AOG 2025 conference alongside Angola’s upstream regulator, the National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG). The partners plan to progress seismic reprocessing as well as detailed reservoir and well log studies.
According to Knox, Block 6/24 marks the beginning of Red Sky Energy’s long-term strategy in Angola, with the company aiming to expand its portfolio and contribute to sustainable growth in the country.
“Angola combines the right mix of resources, expertise, and forward-looking policies to attract investment and deliver sustainable growth.
We intend to play a constructive role in that journey—generating value for Angola, for our partners, and for our shareholders,” Knox added.
