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Venus project

2026-02-252026-06-23
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In coverage

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  1. June 2026

  2. The Namibian

    … This year’s theme is ‘From Decision to Dividend: Making Namibia’s Oil Work for Namibians.’ The EAN says this year’s conference comes at an opportune time, as TotalEnergies is expected to make its final investment decision on its Venus project this year. …

    Namibian businesses to be tested for oil readiness
  3. March 2026

  4. The Namibian

    … A final investment decision on the Venus project is expected from TotalEnergies later this year, which could be followed by an investment decision on the Mopane project in the next few years.Hopwood said an oil economy is characterised by both high expectations and high-value con …

    Oversight needed to avoid oil resource curse – IPPR
  5. February 2026

  6. The Namibian

    … But if TotalEnergies makes a final investment decision to go ahead with its Venus project this year, it will affect investors’ perception of Namibia’s credit-worthiness, said Sherbourne. …

    Economist warns of oil effect on fiscal policy
Mining & Energy

EAN to conduct study on Namibian business oil readiness

The News

The Economic Association of Namibia will conduct a study measuring how ready Namibian businesses are to engage with the oil and gas sector, with results to be unveiled at this year's oil and gas conference and an official report issued before year-end. A previous August 2024 survey identified capital, bureaucracy, and shortage of skilled people as roadblocks to Namibian business integration in the sector.

16 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. EAN to conduct study on Namibian business oil readiness

    The Economic Association of Namibia will conduct a study measuring how ready Namibian businesses are to engage with the oil and gas sector, with results to be unveiled at this year's oil and gas conference and an official report issued before year-end. A previous August 2024 survey identified capital, bureaucracy, and shortage of skilled people as roadblocks to Namibian business integration in the sector.

    16 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 16 March

  1. Namibia must strengthen governance before oil revenue flows

    The Institute for Public Policy Research warns that Namibia faces governance risks as it prepares for oil production, citing lack of transparency in petroleum licensing, insufficient beneficial ownership disclosure, and weak local content oversight as key areas needing reform before the expected investment decisions from TotalEnergies and Mopane projects. Addressing these challenges through the Access to Information Act and digital transparency could help Namibia avoid the "resource curse" while ensuring oil revenues benefit communities rather than political elites.

    16 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 25 February

  1. Economist warns oil revenues may strain Namibia's fiscal discipline

    Economist Robin Sherbourne cautions that anticipated oil revenues from TotalEnergies' Venus project could enable Namibia to borrow heavily against future earnings, risking unsustainable public spending rather than supporting long-term growth. He urges the finance minister to maintain fiscal restraint as the country awaits a final investment decision on the project.

    25 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Venus project — Namibian press coverage · Namibia Minute