Gas

Namibia’s Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has appointed Deputy Director of Petroleum Exploration and Production Aune Amutenya as Acting Petroleum Commissioner, marking a key leadership transition at a critical moment for the country’s rapidly expanding oil and gas sector. The appointment, announced by Mines and Energy Minister Modestus Amutse …

Namibia is swiftly emerging as one of the most compelling economic narratives on the African continent, driven by a convergence of massive offshore oil and gas discoveries, accelerating mining activity, and pioneering investments in green hydrogen. With a population of just over three million people, the nation is systematically positioning …

A planned 2,000 kilometre fuel pipeline originating in Walvis Bay could transform Namibia into a regional fuel distribution hub for southern Africa, supplying Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia at more competitive rates than currently available through existing supply chains. The project was updated by a senior executive of the African Export …

The South African energy landscape is currently grappling with a profound sense of urgency as the nation faces a potential industrial disruption triggered by the impending depletion of natural gas supplies from Mozambique. As coal-fired power stations are decommissioned to meet environmental goals, the need for stable baseload energy has …

As Namibia moves from exploration success to execution, the government is tightening coordination around its upstream oil and gas ambitions, with the Upstream Petroleum Unit (UPU) set to engage investors and industry leaders at the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) 2026 in Windhoek from 14–16 April. Housed within the Presidency, …

TotalEnergies has signed agreements to acquire a 42.5% operating interest in the PEL 104 exploration license, located offshore Namibia, from Eight Offshore Investments Holdings and Maravilla Oil & Gas. Upon completion of the transaction, TotalEnergies will become the operator of the license, holding a 42.5% interest alongside Petrobras (42.5%), Namcor …

International company MOL Group has entered into a new strategic partnership with Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC). The Memorandum of Understanding sets the foundation for cooperation in hydrocarbons exploration, technological innovation and crude trading. The memorandum of understanding was signed in Budapest by MOL Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer …

The Namibian Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has announced that fuel prices will remain unchanged for July 2025, despite significant under-recoveries caused by rising global oil costs. This decision aims to provide relief to consumers amid ongoing economic pressures. Global factors such as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, …

Namibia is gearing up to solidify its position as Africa’s next energy frontier, with the third annual Namibia Oil and Gas Conference set to kick off from August 12 to 15 at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek. The high-stakes event, endorsed by the Ministry of Mines and Energy, aims to …

Accelerating Africa’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) ambitions will depend on mobilizing risk-tolerant investment, building strong technical and commercial partnerships, and committing to local capacity-building, according to panellists at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris. Speaking during a discussion on monetizing African gas sponsored by Perenco, UTM Offshore …