insert_link Business / Economics Volans-1X Well Yields New Hydrocarbon Find The Volans-1X well in the Orange Basin produced the National Petroleum Corporation’s third hydrocarbon discovery, uncovering 26 metres of rich gas-condensate reservoirs. The find, made alongside partners Rhino Resources, Azule Energy, and Korres Investments, follows earlier discoveries at Sagittarius-1X and Capricornus-1X, says Paulo Coelho, Manager of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations at NamCOR. today2 October, 2025