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Chevron

Also known as: Chevron Namibia Exploration II Limited · Chevron Corporation

Energy supermajor operating in Namibia's Orange Basin, with exploration activities and offshore discoveries advancing toward first oil production by 2030.

2023-03-242026-06-08
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  1. February 2026

  2. New Era

    Chevron met with US Ambassador Giordano and his delegation at the Africa Mining Indaba

    Source

    “On the sidelines of the Indaba, Giordano met senior executives from US firms, including KoBold Metals and Chevron, as well as Namibian mining leadership, among them Veston Malango, CEO of the Chamber of Mines of Namibia.”

    US on the offensive for Namibia’s critical minerals  …searches for strategic partners for future energy systems

  3. New Era

    Chevron is active in Namibia

    Source

    “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 beneficiation

  4. New Era

    Chevron won oil exploration and production licences in Libya's latest bidding round

    Source

    “Libya granted oil exploration and production licences on Wednesday to several foreign energy companies, including giants Chevron and BP, for the first time since the fall of longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi.”

    Libya grants first foreign oil licences since Gaddafi

  5. The Namibian

    Chevron has returned as a diamond sponsor for the 2026 Namibia International Energy Conference

    Source

    “Chevron has returned as a diamond sponsor for the 2026 Namibia International Energy Conference as the country prepares for first oil following major offshore discoveries.”

    Chevron returns as diamond sponsor for energy conference as Namibia eyes first oil

  6. The Namibian

    Chevron has exploration interests in both the Orange Basin and the Walvis Basin

    Source

    “Chevron has exploration interests in both the Orange Basin and the Walvis Basin and is expected to participate in high-level discussions during the conference.”

    Chevron returns as diamond sponsor for energy conference as Namibia eyes first oil
  7. January 2026

  8. New Era

    Chevron is currently the only US firm licensed to operate in Venezuela

    Source

    “Chevron is currently the only US firm licensed to operate in Venezuela.”

    Trump pitches Venezuela oil to US majors

  9. The Namibian

    Chevron is the only US oil major operating in Venezuela

    Source

    “Currently, Chevron is the only US oil major operating in Venezuela.”

    Oil prices not shaken after Venezuela president capture
  10. March 2025

  11. The Namibian

    Chevron reported it had failed to locate economically viable oil at its Orange Basin exploration

    Source

    “In the same month, Chevron reported it had failed to locate economically viable oil at its Orange Basin exploration.”

    Whose Oil Is It? Controls and Benefits in Namibia
Mining & Energy

Namibia's oil and gas sector advances toward development phase

The News

Namibia's oil and gas industry has shifted from early-stage exploration toward appraisal and development planning, with major international operators like Shell, TotalEnergies, and Galp positioning the country as an emerging regional energy hub. The sector is projected to contribute up to 5.8% to GDP annually during production, with first oil and gas expected between 2029 and 2030, provided governance and local content policies are strengthened.

18 April 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 18 April

  1. Namibia's oil and gas sector advances toward development phase

    Namibia's oil and gas industry has shifted from early-stage exploration toward appraisal and development planning, with major international operators like Shell, TotalEnergies, and Galp positioning the country as an emerging regional energy hub. The sector is projected to contribute up to 5.8% to GDP annually during production, with first oil and gas expected between 2029 and 2030, provided governance and local content policies are strengthened.

    18 April 2026 · Informanté →

  2. US envoy promotes Namibia as regional energy and minerals hub

    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 →

Friday 17 April

  1. Namibia accelerates oil sector reforms ahead of first production

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has announced a major push to accelerate petroleum reforms, including an exploration and production amendment bill, to improve regulatory efficiency and investor confidence as Namibia moves toward first oil production in the Orange Basin. Major operators including Chevron, TotalEnergies and Rhino Resources are advancing exploration and development activities, with emphasis on ensuring legal and institutional frameworks, local participation and broad-based economic benefits keep pace with upstream activity.

    17 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Oil majors confirm drilling but no final investment decisions yet

    Despite targeting 2030 for first oil production, Chevron and Rhino Resources announced further drilling projects at Namibia's energy conference but neither committed to final investment decisions. The government hopes for FIDs by 2026, though policy uncertainty around gas flaring and regulatory delays are hindering investment confidence.

    17 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 16 April

  1. US Ambassador highlights Namibia as southern African energy corridor node

    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 →

Wednesday 25 March

  1. US aims to partner with Namibia on energy and minerals

    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 →

Thursday 19 March

  1. Chevron appoints Shapwanale as deputy country manager

    Chevron has appointed Mwanyengwa Shapwanale as deputy country manager and local content manager for its Namibia operations. Shapwanale, who previously worked as manager for local content and vendor assurance at Chevron and as deputy country manager at Reconnaissance Energy Namibia, brings more than a decade of experience in journalism and corporate communications.

    19 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 17 March

  1. Chevron appoints Shapwanale as deputy country manager

    Chevron has appointed Mwanyengwa 'Ndapewoshali' Shapwanale as deputy country manager and local content manager for its Namibia operations, strengthening its leadership team amid ongoing offshore exploration activity. Shapwanale previously worked as manager for local content and vendor assurance at Chevron.

    17 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 16 March

  1. Chevron names new exploration chief overseeing Namibia operations

    Chevron has appointed Emmanuelle Garinet as director of exploration for the Americas and Sub-Saharan Africa as the energy supermajor enters a new phase of exploration-led growth across Africa. The company is evaluating prospects in Namibia's Walvis Basin and plans to drill an exploration well between 2026 and 2027, building on major deepwater discoveries in the Orange Basin.

    16 March 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 15 March

  1. Namra warns all mineral, petroleum licence transfers taxable

    Namibia's Revenue Agency has warned that mineral and petroleum licence transfers are subject to Namibian tax even when conducted abroad, with only 5% of companies currently complying. A tax amnesty expires in October, but industry representatives have raised concerns that the current tax regime discourages investment.

    15 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 19 February

  1. US Ambassador leads diplomatic push for Namibia's energy and critical minerals

    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 →

Tuesday 17 February

  1. Namibia seeks value-added trade with US, rejects raw mineral exports

    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 →

Friday 13 February

  1. Libya awards first foreign oil licences since Gaddafi's fall

    Libya granted oil exploration and production licences to foreign energy companies including Chevron and BP on Wednesday, marking the first such awards since Muammar Gaddafi's 2011 overthrow, though only five of 20 blocks offered received bids. Analysts attributed the limited response to concerns over Libya's political division and security risks.

    13 February 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 12 February

  1. Orange Basin oil industry plagued by legal gaps and power struggles

    Namibia's emerging oil and gas sector faces a 30-year legal vacuum in gas-related legislation and internal corruption scandals at Namcor, even as offshore exploration has confirmed 21 billion barrels of crude and significant gas deposits. A power struggle between resource nationalists and business factions over control of the industry has intensified following President Nandi-Ndaitwah's appointment and her move to centralise upstream petroleum functions in the Office of the President.

    12 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 4 February

  1. Chevron sponsors 2026 energy conference as Namibia prepares for first oil

    Chevron has renewed its diamond sponsorship of the Namibia International Energy Conference (scheduled for April 2026) as the country prepares for first oil following major offshore discoveries in the Orange Basin. The conference aims to bring together government, energy companies, and investors to discuss Namibia's emerging oil and gas sector, which analysts project could contribute up to 18% of GDP at peak production.

    4 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 23 January

  1. Sintana Energy signs deal for stake in controversial Namibian oil block

    Businessman Knowledge Katti's Sintana Energy has paid a N$16.3 million deposit to secure negotiation rights over a stake in PEL 37, an oil exploration licence controlled by Paragon Oil & Gas. The licence has been controversial, linked to the firing of former mines minister Natangwe Ithete, and Sintana has until April 2026 to complete due diligence and negotiate terms to become a shareholder in Paragon.

    23 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 12 January

  1. Trump pitches Venezuela oil investment to US energy firms

    US President Donald Trump met with major oil executives at the White House to encourage investment in Venezuela's oil reserves, saying his administration would decide which companies operate there. One CEO called Venezuela "uninvestable" without reforms, though analysts said Trump's push faces economic and strategic obstacles.

    12 January 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 7 January

  1. Oil markets unmoved by Venezuela's Maduro capture by US forces

    Global oil prices remained largely flat after the US military captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend, with US crude falling 0.54% to $57.01 per barrel and Brent falling 0.36% to $60.53. Despite Venezuela holding the world's largest proven crude oil reserves, OPEC+ statements indicate the oil market remains balanced with sufficient supply to meet demand.

    7 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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