Category: Oil and Gas
Walvis Bay and Lüderitz to Play Key Roles in Namibia’s Oil Industry
By: Erastus Andreas Walvis Bay and Lüderitz could take on bigger roles in Namibia’s economy as the country moves closer to developing its offshore oil and gas resources. The two coastal towns are being viewed as potential service and…
Transforming Namibia’s Financial System Key to Oil and Gas Success
By: David Shoombe The former Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, has cautioned Namibia’s financial system to adapt to the economic landscape to accommodate Namibian businesses in the oil and gas sector. Speaking at the Bank of Namibia’s Oil…
BOSIET Certificate Not a Qualification
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Young people aspiring to join the offshore petroleum industry have been warned that obtaining a Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) certificate is not a qualification for employment in the oil and gas sector….
Venus Well Development and Operation Investment Estimated at US$18bn …over US$2 billion will be spent locally
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The Venus well project, which is on the cusp of its Financial Investment Decision (FID), is estimated to require capital development/investment of over US$11 billion in the development phase. If developed, it will further require…
ReconAfrica’ Kavango West 1X Produced Natural Gas
ReconAfrica, which is looking for oil in the Kavango area, has produced natural gas to the surface from the Kavango West 1X discovery well. According to the Prospect Magazine, it marks the first hydrocarbons ever produced onshore in the…
Onboard and Mentor Local Entrepreneurs – Amutse Tells Oil Operators
By: Nghiinomenwana-vali Hangala Operators and tier 1 service companies in the oil and gas industry have been instructed to build capacity in local companies for procurement and vendor onboarding processes, and to mentor local entrepreneurs to enable them…
Energy Transition Poses Threat to Oil & Gas Traders
By: Dwight Links A report on trends in oil and gas demand and the nations producing them has forecast that alternative energy sources will impact demand and prices in coming decades. Titled ‘Lead Report: Policy Dialogue on…
Rhino Resources finds light oil at Capricornus 1-X well
By: Staff Writer The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) has announced a light oil discovery at the Capricornus 1-X exploration well in the Orange Basin. Rhino Resources, the operator of Petroleum Exploration License 85 (PEL 85), led…
Rhino Resources Confirms Hydrocarbon Discovery in Orange Basin
By: Justicia Shipena Rhino Resources has confirmed the presence of hydrocarbons at its Sagittarius-1X exploration well, drilled in Block 2914 of the Orange Basin offshore Namibia. However, it remains uncertain whether the discovery is commercially viable. The company, along…
Oil Not Accounted for Economic Growth in 2025
By: Justicia Shipena Oil exploration will not contribute to Namibia’s economic growth this year, according to the Bank of Namibia (BoN). Central Governor Johannes !Gawaxab emphasised the uncertainty surrounding oil exploration, stating that while significant investments are being…