Also known as: the eighth Namibia International Energy Conference · sixth Namibia International Energy Conference
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The Namibian
… Ayuk was also a key invited guest and moderator at the Namibia International Energy Conference held in Windhoek last week. …
The Namibian shrugsoff xenophobic accusations from African Energy ChamberThe Namibian
… om Alweendo was spot on in cautioning Namibian business people not to expect handouts when oil production starts (in 2029 perhaps). “First and foremost, let us not create any sense of entitlement, a ‘you owe me’ attitude,” Alweendo told the Namibia International Energy Conference …
Show Me Your Friends, And I’ll Show You Your FutureThe Namibian
… He was speaking during the Namibia International Energy Conference in Windhoek yesterday. …
Green hydrogen targets 2,3% unemployment rate in six yearsThe Namibian
RichAfrica Consultancy will host the sixth Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) from 23-25 April in Windhoek.This annual gathering serves as a platform for key stakeholders in the energy sector to convene and chart the course towards a sustainable future.The theme of th …
Namibia to host international energy conferenceAn analysis argues that despite decades of political talk about beneficiation, value addition, and manufacturing, Namibia remains dependent on primary commodities and has failed to assemble scattered industrial activity into a coherent industrial economy, requiring instead a reimagined industrial policy linking resources, finance, energy, trade, procurement, skills and markets.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An analysis argues that despite decades of political talk about beneficiation, value addition, and manufacturing, Namibia remains dependent on primary commodities and has failed to assemble scattered industrial activity into a coherent industrial economy, requiring instead a reimagined industrial policy linking resources, finance, energy, trade, procurement, skills and markets.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A special advisor to the President said policy alone cannot create a competitive local supplier base; Namibia must instead build skills, standards, and capability to meet international oil companies' procurement requirements. President Nandi-Ndaitwah announced Cabinet approval of an upstream local content policy designed to ensure petroleum development delivers socio-economic benefits to citizens.
22 April 2026 · Namibian Sun →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Namibia and Angola signed a power purchase agreement and joint development agreement for the Angola-Namibia Power Transmission Interconnector Project (ANNA), estimated to cost about N$941 million and scheduled for completion in 2029. The 166-kilometre transmission line will link the Kunene substation in Namibia to the Cahama substation in Angola, with an initially projected capacity of up to 500 MW to enhance power system reliability and regional energy trade.
16 April 2026 · New Era →
Azule Energy, operator of PEL 85, targets a final investment decision by late 2027 and will establish an office in Namibia, with Giovanni Aquilina appointed as managing director for the country.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met with multiple delegations at State House over the past week, including a De Beers delegation led by CEO Al Cook, the PDM party led by McHenry Venaani, NEFF and Nudo delegations, the Brave Gladiators after their 2025 COSAFA Women's Championship victory, and Namibia International Energy Conference founder Selma Shimutwikeni.
11 March 2026 · Namibian Sun →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged the private sector to take a stronger role in developing Namibia's energy industry, saying energy is essential to tackling unemployment and boosting economic growth. She noted that the government views the private sector as a critical partner in developing oil, gas and renewable energy sectors.
27 February 2026 · New Era →
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 →