Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity continues to emerge as a critical engine for growth in Namibia’s upstream oil and gas sector, as emphasized during a high-level panel discussion at the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) on Thursday. Industry leaders outlined how strategic M&A deals are not only reshaping the country’sContinue Reading
As a strategic partner of the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC), the African Energy Chamber (AEC) is calling for a deliberate and accelerated approach to moving Namibia’s recent oil and gas discoveries into production – emphasizing the importance of speed, investor confidence and strategic collaboration. Speaking during a high-level panelContinue Reading
At the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) on April 23, industry leaders from Chevron, the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) outlined critical developments in the country’s oil and gas sector. These statements reaffirmed Namibia’s ambition for first oil production by 2030, underscoring the importanceContinue Reading
Namibia’s energy sector is bracing for pivotal updates as President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah prepares to deliver a keynote address at a major upstream conference in Windhoek this week, following her recent decision to centralize control of the oil and gas sector under her office. The move, which mirrors similar actions byContinue Reading
Namibia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Natangue Ithete, officiated the groundbreaking ceremony for the Vigor Biotechnology Production Facility last week. The state-of-the-art plant, set to rise in Henties Bay, promises to harness Namibia’s marine resources to produce high-value seal and nut oils rich in omega-3Continue Reading
In a resolute maiden address to Parliament last week, newly appointed Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Gaudentia Kröhne declared that Namibia’s mineral wealth must serve as a catalyst for equitable growth, ensuring both investors and local communities reap sustainable benefits. Kröhne, deputizing Minister Natangwe Ithete, emphasized that responsibleContinue Reading
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen) has announced the launch of the Hyphen Hydrogen Energy Skills Census, a groundbreaking initiative supporting Namibia’s first large-scale green hydrogen project. This census allows Namibians to submit their skills information and upload relevant documents to be included in a comprehensive job seekers database. The Hyphen GreenContinue Reading
The Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) has announced the participation of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Natangwe Ithete, at the upcoming 2025 edition of the conference. Now in its 7th edition, NIEC 2025 will be held under the theme “Leading the Way: Becoming anContinue Reading
Golden Deeps’ desktop review of historic underground channel samples at its Nosib vanadium and base metals project in Namibia’s Otavi Belt has unearthed multiple intercepts of uber-rich gallium running up to 538 grams per tonne (g/t), laced with significant sniffs of germanium and antimony. The revisited shallow sections were takenContinue Reading
In a landmark development for Namibia’s burgeoning energy sector, Portuguese energy giant Galp has confirmed that its Mopane discovery offshore the southern coast holds contingent resources of at least 875 million barrels of oil equivalent (boe), with further upward revisions expected as data from recent exploration and appraisal wells isContinue Reading
