The 2nd edition of the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference was launched on Monday.
The conference will be hosted by the Economic Association of Namibia (EAN), in partnership with the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), the Hanns Seidel Foundation Namibia, the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia and has the official endorsement of the Ministry of Mines and Energy Namibia.
EAN Chairperson, Jason Kasuto, highlighted the need for a strategic blueprint to ensure investments create sustainable value chains and uplift living standards in Namibia.
He further called for open discussions on energy transition and climate change, stressing the importance of integrating the oil and gas sector with the rest of the economy.
NIPDB’s CEO, Nangula Uaandja said Namibia has substantial oil potential, and it’s crucial to develop it properly.
“We need to ensure we are active participants in these conversations to avoid missing out on opportunities. The government is committed to facilitating these discussions and ensuring Namibia finds its niche in the oil industry,” she said.
With over 70 renowned speakers, panel discussions, master classes, and exhibitions, , this year’s conference is expected to be the largest and most attended.
