Also known as: Baker Hughes facility
US oilfield services company operating integrated facility at Walvis Bay Port supporting Namibia's offshore oil operations.
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Informanté
Baker Hughes has organised training programmes to prepare Namibian suppliers to work with oil and gas companies.
“Baker Hughes has organised training programmes to prepare Namibian suppliers to work with oil and gas companies, while Halliburton has co-funded a university technology centre focused on geoscience education and research.”
US pledges support to help Namibia turn oil discoveries into lasting prosperityNew Era
Baker Hughes was visited by the US Department of Energy delegation to demonstrate American expertise in Namibia's offshore energy sector
“At Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, the US delegation observed how American expertise is being deployed in Namibia's emerging offshore energy sector.”
US on the offensive for Namibia’s critical minerals …searches for strategic partners for future energy systemsThe Namibian
Baker Hughes is American company based at Walvis Bay
“Giordano said this last week during his tour to Baker Hughes facility, an American company based at Walvis Bay.”
American companies bring jobs, says US ambassador GiordanoNew Era
Baker Hughes welcomed a US government delegation to its Walvis Bay facility
“Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, on Wednesday welcomed a United States of America (US) government delegation to the company's integrated multi-modal facility at the Port of Walvis Bay, where American leaders observed firsthand the progress and impact of Namibia's burgeoning energy sector.”
US delegation visits Baker HughesNew Era
Baker Hughes is active in Namibia
“Meanwhile, US companies, Chevron, Baker Hughes and others are already active in Namibia, but as of this year, the engagements have intensified around uranium and offshore oil and gas.”
US appetite in Nam’s oil spikes …Namibia rejects raw exports, pushes beneficiationThe US Ambassador to Namibia says the country's offshore petroleum discoveries could deliver long-term economic benefits, jobs, and skills development, but cautioned that a Final Investment Decision would only mark the beginning of work needed to achieve lasting prosperity. US oilfield service companies are already operating in Namibia.
19 August 2026 · Informanté →
The US Ambassador to Namibia says the country's offshore petroleum discoveries could deliver long-term economic benefits, jobs, and skills development, but cautioned that a Final Investment Decision would only mark the beginning of work needed to achieve lasting prosperity. US oilfield service companies are already operating in Namibia.
19 August 2026 · Informanté →
The US ambassador says American companies and technology firms are providing expertise to help Namibia develop its oil resources, and the US is engaged in supporting infrastructure corridors including upgrades to Walvis Bay to connect Namibia's energy resources to global markets.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
More than 60 young Namibians have secured internships and employment with international oil and gas companies as the country develops its petroleum sector. PETROFUND has signed over 10 memoranda of understanding with upstream operators and service companies to create training and employment pathways for Namibian youth.
24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
U.S. Ambassador John Giordano highlighted Namibia's strategic role in a proposed Southern African Energy Corridor, emphasizing its potential as an oil and gas producer and leading uranium exporter, while noting that success requires clear regulatory frameworks and strong government-industry alignment. The remarks were made during a high-level engagement at the U.S. Embassy with global energy leaders ahead of the Namibia International Energy Conference.
18 April 2026 · Informanté →
US Ambassador John Giordano convened government officials and international energy executives at the US Embassy to advance integration of Namibia's energy, minerals and logistics systems into a scalable Southern African corridor. Giordano emphasized Namibia's potential as an oil and gas producer anchored by uranium production and robust infrastructure, while stressing the importance of regulatory clarity and alignment among governments, industry and capital for execution.
16 April 2026 · New Era →
US Ambassador John Giordano said at the Powering Africa Summit that Namibia's uranium, oil, and gas resources make it central to global energy security, and the US seeks to position itself as a development partner to help strengthen supply chain resilience while positioning American companies early in Namibian projects.
25 March 2026 · The Namibian →
United States Ambassador John Giordano completed a 10-day mission across Namibia, Washington and Cape Town to mobilise American capital and technology into Namibia's oil, gas and mining industries, framing critical minerals as essential to US energy security in the "AI era". The diplomatic push aims to position US firms to compete in Namibia's offshore energy, uranium and critical minerals sectors while deepening strategic energy partnerships.
19 February 2026 · New Era →
Senior U.S. energy officials, including a Department of Energy envoy and a critical minerals advisor, met with Namibian petroleum industry leaders and U.S. energy services companies in Windhoek and Walvis Bay to discuss investment, infrastructure, and strengthened bilateral cooperation in Namibia's emerging oil and gas sector and energy security.
19 February 2026 · Informanté →
US Ambassador John Giordano says American companies create jobs and contribute to economic growth in Namibia. During a visit to Baker Hughes at Walvis Bay, he spoke with leaders from US energy and oil-gas firms about opportunities in Namibia's emerging sector and strengthening bilateral partnership.
18 February 2026 · The Namibian →
A US government delegation led by Ambassador John Giordano visited Baker Hughes' integrated facility at Walvis Bay Port to observe Namibia's energy sector development. The company operates major infrastructure including liquid mud and cement facilities that support offshore operations and local employment and training initiatives.
17 February 2026 · New Era →
With heightened US interest in Namibia's uranium, lithium, and oil resources, Namibian trade officials say they will promote mineral beneficiation, downstream processing, and manufacturing partnerships rather than exporting raw materials alone. The government aims to position Namibia as a stable investment partner and regional logistics hub, with US ambassador visiting the Erongo region to assess energy opportunities including the Orange Basin and Port of Walvis Bay.
17 February 2026 · New Era →