Hanwha Ocean has appointed Uaapi Utjavari as Country Manager for Namibia within its Energy Plant Unit, as the company expands its footprint in the country’s oil and gas sector.
Utjavari brings more than 20 years of experience in the industry, with a career spanning exploration, drilling and in-country operations across Africa. He has worked across multiple stages of the project lifecycle, from early exploration through to development and production.
Prior to joining Hanwha Ocean, he was with ReconAfrica, where he was involved in exploration, drilling and seismic activities in Namibia.
The company said his experience in managing local operations, engaging stakeholders and navigating regional dynamics will support its growth strategy in Namibia.
Hanwha Ocean’s Energy Plant Unit operates as a global engineering, procurement, construction, installation and operations (EPCIO) provider, delivering offshore and onshore energy infrastructure projects.
Its portfolio includes floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels, floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facilities, offshore wind projects, as well as onshore power plants and oil and gas processing infrastructure.
The appointment comes as Namibia continues to attract international energy investment following recent offshore discoveries.
Last year, Hanwha Ocean signed a memorandum of understanding with DORIS Group, Doris Engineering S.A.S. and Windhoek Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd to collaborate on an offshore industrial development project in Namibia.
