… Speaking at the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference in Windhoek, Solewant Group chief executive Solomon Ewanehi says local content policies would have limited value if they did not translate into sustainable technical and industrial capabilities that could eventually compete beyond Na …
Business Reporter NAMIBIA’S oil and gas sector took centre stage as the 4th edition of the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference (NOGC) 2026 brought together government leaders, international and local energy companies, investors, financial institutions, service providers, entrepreneurs …
… Speaking yesterday at the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference in Windhoek, Kasuto urged local entrepreneurs to stop waiting and start preparing, cautioning that global energy giants operate on strict international timelines. …
… In a statement issued ahead of the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference, Giordano said the conference’s theme, “Making Namibia’s Oil Work for Namibians”, captures the central challenge facing the country. …
The Namibia Oil and Gas Conference will partner with the Namibia Youth Energy Forum (NYEF) to educate young professionals on opportunities in the energy sector. …
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) has reaffirmed its support for the fourth Namibia Oil and Gas Conference during a meeting with the conference organising committee. …
At the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference, mines and energy minister Modestus Amutse reassured investors that policy uncertainty will not derail Namibia's most advanced offshore oil projects, citing institutional, policy, and fiscal certainty. The move of upstream petroleum control from the energy ministry to the Office of the Presidency is a deliberate realignment to protect the sector, Amutse said, while a new local content policy approved this month provides investors with clear expectations.
At the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference, mines and energy minister Modestus Amutse reassured investors that policy uncertainty will not derail Namibia's most advanced offshore oil projects, citing institutional, policy, and fiscal certainty. The move of upstream petroleum control from the energy ministry to the Office of the Presidency is a deliberate realignment to protect the sector, Amutse said, while a new local content policy approved this month provides investors with clear expectations.
At the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference, Solewant Group CEO Solomon Ewanehi argued that local content policies should aim to develop internationally competitive Namibian companies capable of winning work across Africa, rather than simply sheltering domestic businesses from competition.
The Namibia Oil and Gas Conference 2026 brought together over 1,500 delegates, more than 120 speakers, and over 70 exhibitors to discuss the country's emerging petroleum sector and its contribution to national development, with discussions centred on investment, local content, enterprise development, skills, infrastructure, and financing.
Economic Association of Namibia chairperson Jason Kasuto warned Namibian companies to immediately upgrade their financial, regulatory, and technical capabilities to compete in the nation's growing oil and gas sector. He stressed that international oil companies operate on strict schedules and will only contract suppliers that meet their standards, which require registration, certification, financial proof, and insurance.
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.
The Namibia Oil and Gas Conference in Windhoek will partner with the Namibia Youth Energy Forum on a Future Generations session and local content masterclasses to educate young professionals on opportunities in the energy sector through training, mentorship, and industry networking.
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia has reaffirmed its support for the fourth Namibia Oil and Gas Conference scheduled for 18–20 August, with discussions focused on investment, industry collaboration, and the future of Namibia's emerging oil and gas sector.