On 26 November 2018, China Congo Wing Wah Petrochimie SA (Wing Wah) completed the Homloni-5 (HOL-5) appraisal well located within Kayo Bloc Nord. The well was drilled to a TD of 2,644 m (the Sialivakou formation) both the Chela and Mengo sandstones were oil bearing. The well was spudded on 26 September 2018.  To date Wing Wah has drilled 5 wells: HOL-1, HOL-2, HOL-3, HOL-4 and HOL-5 all have been positive except for HOL-1.  Wing Wah plan to drill an exploration well within the block in June 2019.  Wing Wah operates the tract with an 85% interest. SNPC holds the remaining 15% carried interest as partner.
China Congo Wing Wah Petrochimie SA drills the successful Homloni-5 appraisal well (HOL-5)