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As Namibia’s energy sector surges ahead with exciting oil and gas discoveries, industry leaders gathered at this year’s Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) to issue a clear call, local businesses must be at the center of the country’s energy future. Several key players in the industry underlined during a panel …

A significant development as Namibia sets itself as a new energy leader in southern Africa, NAMCOR, the national oil firm of Namibia, has said the country might soon be generating more than 2.5 million tons of natural gas annually. Mtundeni Ndafyaalako, Executive of Upstream Development & Production at NAMCOR, spoke …

Driven by a rising wave of mergers and acquisitions (M&As), Namibia’s oil and gas industry is undergoing an extraordinary change. Industry executives gathered at the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) on Thursday to underline how M&As are significantly transforming the upstream sector of the nation. These agreements are not only …

The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) has reported a notable light oil discovery at the Capricornus 1-X exploration well under Petroleum Exploration License (PEL) 85, which might be a turning point for Namibia’s expanding oil and gas sector. Operator Rhino Resources drilled the well, which is located in the …

Once again, Namibia is front and centre in Africa’s energy debate as the 7th Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) formally launched in Windhoek on Tuesday, attracting investors, government officials, and worldwide energy players to the Land of the Brave. Hon. Natangue Ithete, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines …

Thursday morning, community members, government officials, and investors congregated in Henties Bay for the official groundbreaking ceremony of the Vigor Biotechnology Production Facility—a multimillion-dollar project set to change Namibia’s marine resources sector. A brisk Atlantic breeze swept across the coastal town. Hon. Natangue Ithete, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of …

Andrada Mining, a producer of tin, tantalum, and lithium for the green energy transition, is setting its sights on opening more mines in Namibia. “We have always been quite bullish on Namibia, not only as an investment location but also because of its extraordinary geology,” said Andrada CEO Anthony Viljoen. …

The Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) roadshow for the proposed Offshore Venus Field development is proving just how invested Namibians are in their country’s energy future. NAMCOR, working with TotalEnergies, Impact Oil & Gas, and QatarEnergy, has been holding consultations in towns around the nation allowing ordinary Namibians to …

The 2025 edition of the Africa CEO Forum will gather 2,000 CEOs, investors and public sector leaders from over 75 countries in Abidjan from May 12 – 13. In a challenging global economic backdrop marked by rising protectionism, reduced development aid and high debt-serving costs, the Forum will tackle the …

Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, has launched a lube kitchen series, created by Steven Lumley, technical manager at the company. In it, she explores the world of lubricant additives, detailing their function, how they work and their application. Part 1 focuses on the classification of lubricants. A fully formulated lubricant …