Namibia Petroleum Operators Association

Also known as: NAMPOA · Namibian Petroleum Operators Association

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November 2026
4 NovNamibia Economist
Namibia Petroleum Operators Association (NAMPOA) participates in managing Industry Baseline Study 2.0 steering and technical committee
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“The initiative is a collaborative managed by a steering and technical committee that unites government, oil operators, Namibia Petroleum Operators Association (NAMPOA), PETROFUND, National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia, the Contractors Oil and Gas Association of Namibia and industry experts.”
Industry Baseline Study 2.0 launched to boost petroleum readiness and local content
October 2026
4 OctThe Namibian
Namibia Petroleum Operators Association says its members support internationally credible frameworks for resolving investment disputes
Source
“The Namibia Petroleum Operators Association (Nampoa) says its members support "internationally credible frameworks for resolving investment disputes".”
Treaty of Venus

Mining & Energy

Namibia launches Industry Baseline Study 2.0 on petroleum readiness

The News

The government and private sector partners have launched Industry Baseline Study 2.0 to evaluate domestic workforce capabilities, supply chain infrastructure, and institutional capacity for an expanding upstream oil and gas sector. The study will assess local content opportunities and macroeconomic impacts across the full lifecycle of petroleum operations and serve as a roadmap for policymaking and workforce development.

21 hours ago · Namibia Economist →

Yesterday

Namibia launches Industry Baseline Study 2.0 on petroleum readiness
The government and private sector partners have launched Industry Baseline Study 2.0 to evaluate domestic workforce capabilities, supply chain infrastructure, and institutional capacity for an expanding upstream oil and gas sector. The study will assess local content opportunities and macroeconomic impacts across the full lifecycle of petroleum operations and serve as a roadmap for policymaking and workforce development.
21 hours ago · Namibia Economist →

Sunday 4 October

Namibia and TotalEnergies locked in offshore oil deal negotiations
The Namibian government and French company TotalEnergies remain in talks over the country's first major offshore oil project following the 2022 Venus discovery, with reported disagreements over licence period, international arbitration, taxation, the new petroleum law, and a stabilisation clause that would limit future legislative changes.
4 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 28 September

Skeleton Basin appoints Mertens as board chairman
Skeleton Basin Investments Limited has appointed three independent non-executive directors, including Debmarine Namibia chief executive officer Willy Mertens as chairman of the board, effective 25 September 2026.
28 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 18 August

US delegation explores deeper energy and minerals partnership with Namibia
A US delegation led by Ambassador John Giordano, including officials from the State Department's energy and trade agencies, held high-level meetings with Namibian government officials and industry leaders to expand cooperation in energy security, critical minerals, infrastructure, and emerging technologies. The delegation also represented the US at the Namibian Mining Expo and met with the Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy to discuss opportunities in these sectors.
18 August 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 16 June

U.S. delegation visits Namibia to advance trade partnerships
A senior U.S. delegation led by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Nick Checker concluded a four-day visit to Namibia from 11–14 June 2026 to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation in trade, investment, energy, mining and logistics. Discussions with Namibian government officials and business leaders focused on deepening commercial ties and attracting investment in sectors including critical minerals and logistics.
16 June 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 18 April

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 →

Thursday 16 April

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 →

Sunday 15 March

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

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 →
U.S. energy officials discuss oil, gas cooperation with Namibia
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 →