US oilfield services company with coastal operations in Namibia supporting offshore oil and gas exploration and production.
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Informanté
Halliburton has co-funded a university technology centre focused on geoscience education and research.
“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 prosperityWindhoek Observer
Halliburton will continue providing drilling and downhole services
“ReconAfrica has also appointed H2OIL to handle surface operations and provide additional equipment, including a separator, while Halliburton will continue providing drilling and downhole services.”
ReconAfrica ships additional equipment for Kavango West horizontal testWindhoek Observer
Halliburton is providing support for downhole perforation operations
“Downhole perforation operations are currently being carried out with support from SLB and Halliburton following the arrival of specialised equipment at the drilling site.”
ReconAfrica begins production testing at Kavango West discovery wellInformanté
Halliburton was engaged by US Ambassador John Giordano at its coastal operations in Namibia
“US Ambassador John Giordano has engaged energy company Halliburton at its coastal operations in Namibia, highlighting the critical role of onshore infrastructure in supporting offshore oil and gas activities.”
Namibia’s oil sector gains focus in US envoy visitThe Namibian
Halliburton was discussed with regarding opportunities in Namibia's emerging oil and gas sector
“Giordano said he spoke with senior leaders from US companies Baker Hughes, SLB, and Halliburton about the scale of opportunities in Namibia's emerging oil and gas sector and what it means for regional energy security and long-term supply resilience.”
American companies bring jobs, says US ambassador GiordanoThe 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 →
Reconnaissance Energy Africa has acquired additional pumps, a swabbing unit, and other equipment in the United States for testing at the Kavango West 1X well in northeastern Namibia. The equipment will support a planned horizontal test to assess the production potential of the Huttenberg reservoir, following the recent flow of natural gas and potential liquids to surface from the formation.
19 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
Canadian oil and gas company ReconAfrica has commenced production testing at its Kavango West 1X discovery well in Namibia's Damara Fold Belt, in partnership with NAMCOR and BW Energy. The programme will test six intervals across two formations covering approximately 420 metres of hydrocarbon-bearing section to assess commercial viability.
10 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
US Ambassador John Giordano visited Halliburton's coastal operations in Namibia to highlight the role of onshore infrastructure in supporting offshore oil and gas exploration and production. The ambassador emphasized the importance of local workforce development and skills training alongside advanced technical capability for sustaining long-term energy production.
28 April 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
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 →
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 →