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With less than three months to go, momentum is building for the Namibia International Energy Conference 2025 (NIEC). Slated to take place from 23rd to the 25th April 2025, under the theme ‘Leading the Way: Becoming an Energy Hub with In-Country Value’.
Now in its 7th edition, NIEC is the most established and influential energy platform, bringing together key stakeholders to drive industry growth, investment, and strategic discussions.
Organisers say NIEC2025 will convene government officials, industry leaders, investors, and the broader business community to discuss and shape Namibia’s growing role as an energy hub.
The conference serves as a strategic platform for investment facilitation, technical insights, and high-level policy discussions, ensuring that Namibia remains at the forefront of Africa’s energy transformation.
This year, the conference will focus on advancing Namibia’s energy ambitions through investment, sustainability and local content. With Namibia’s Upstream Local Content Policy now in effect, discussions will explore its potential impact on industry growth, workforce development, and supply chain integration.
The conference will feature strategic industry intelligence sessions and technical presentations covering natural gas monetization, the role of critical metals in the energy transition, renewable energy expansion, energy infrastructure & logistics as well as financing Namibia’s energy future.
Confirmed speakers include Maggy Shino, Petroleum Commissioner, Ministry of Mines and Energy, Ebson Uanguta, Interim Managing Director, National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) Channa Kurukulasuriya – Namibia Country Manager, Chevron International Exploration & Production Ndapwilapo Selma Shimutwikeni – Chief Executive Officer, RichAfrica Consultancy and NJ Ayuk – Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber.
Founded by RichAfrica Consultancy, endorsed by the Ministry of Mines and Energy and supported by the African Energy Chamber, NIEC has grown into the premier platform where leading companies announce partnerships, provide exploration updates, and drive new investments in Namibia’s energy sector. Having welcomed over 2,200 attendees from 46 countries in previous editions, the conference remains Namibia’s premier platform for industry engagement.
NIEC continues to contribute to Namibia’s energy transformation, attracting major industry players. Chevron has joined as an exclusive Diamond Sponsor, while Shell and RMB Namibia have reaffirmed their commitment as Sapphire Sponsors. Other confirmed sponsors include Total Energies, Woodside Energy, SONILS and SBM Offshore, reinforcing Namibia’s growing role in the global energy landscape.
In addition to high-level discussions, NIEC 2025 will host initiatives aimed at industry engagement, including the Future Energy Leaders Initiative, which provides mentorship and networking for young professionals in the energy sector.
