The Namibia Oil and Gas Podcast

Episode 41 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headlines podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at SLB Hosted Supplier Day Workshops in Windhoek and Walvis Bay to Engage Namibian Businesses, Pancontinental Energy Seeks Second Renewal for PEL 87, Awards Seismic Reprocessing Contract, Green Climate Fund Approves N$2.5 Billion for Namibia and South Africa Green Industry Projects Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or...

Episode 40 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headlines podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at TotalEnergies Says Namibia’s Venus Project Is Ready for Sanction at AEW 2026, ReconAfrica Commences Horizontal Drilling at KW1X, TotalEnergies Targets Three-Well Mopane Drilling Campaign in Namibia, National Assembly Approves Petroleum Amendment Bill Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, plea...

Episode 39 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headlines podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at Caroline Athiyo Appointed Acting Managing Director of Minet Namibia, KAESO Energy Services Named Local Service Provider of the Year at AEW 2026, !Aman Traditional Authority Leader Urges Youth to Explore Opportunities in Green Hydrogen and Oil and Gas, Copia Group of Companies Honoured as Local Content Champion at AEW 2026 Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to cont...

Episode 38 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headlines podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at Namibia Local Content Conference & Exhibition Postponed to February 2027, Eco Atlantic Secures Final Approval for 60% Farm-Down to BP, Azule Energy Appoints Rachel Msiska as Deputy General Manager in Namibia, Chevron Replenishes Exploration Stake in Namibian Orange Basin, Stena DrillMAX Mobilises to Namibia for Shell’s PEL 39 Drilling Campaign Love our episodes? Pop us a m...

Episode 37 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headlines podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at NLCC Returns for Third Edition, Putting Offshore Technology in Focus, ReconAfrica Resumes Kavango West 1X Operations Ahead of Horizontal Flow Test, TotalEnergies CEO Says Venus FID Could Be a Matter of Weeks, Prepare Now for Life After Oil, Namibia Told at BoN Symposium Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special ...

Episode 36 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at AIEN Brings International Oil and Gas Negotiation Expertise to Namibia, Hyphen Selected for US$5.93 Million AfDB Funding Support, Saipem and PETROFUND Sign MoU on Skills Development, President Nandi-Ndaitwah Highlights Namibia’s Diversified Energy Future Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, pleas...

Episode 35 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at AGIS Places Africa’s Industrial Future in Focus, SDG Namibia One and Enersense Sign Funding Agreement, Nasan Energies Completes First Phase of Service Station Rebranding Programme, Oratores Novi: Oil and Gas Edition Debate, TechnipFMC Expands its Subsea Engineering Programme Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or sp...

Episode 34 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at Galp Completes Strategic Partnership with TotalEnergies, ED-Procurement Expands Focus as Namibia’s Procurement Landscape Grows, ReconAfrica’s Financing Sets Stage for Next Phase of Kavango West 1X, FNB and RMB Namibia Launch ‘Beyond the Barrel’ Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, please contact ...

Episode 33 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at MIME Endorses NLCC, Namibia–Nigeria Business Forum Opens New Pathways, Namibia Strengthens Global Energy Engagement at ONS, ReconAfrica Reports Hydrocarbon Flow to Surface at Kavango West 1X, Hanwha Ocean Takes on 4 trillion Won Namibia Floating Oil Facility Bid, GREEN Expands Ilana Erasmus’ Role to Lead Oil & Gas ICT Strategy, Equinor Hopes to Make ‘Pretty Big’ Nam...

Episode 32 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at Solewant Group Unveils Advanced Coatings Portfolio, Vice President Witbooi Calls for Namibia’s Oil Wealth to Deliver a Lasting Dividend, Chevron Farms Down PEL 90 Interest to Equinor, 4th Namibia Oil and Gas Conference Concludes, COPIA Group Expands into Namibia Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special e...

Episode 31of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at GEOxyz Deepens Southern Africa Presence with Arrival of GEO OCEAN VII in Namibia, Hyphen Strengthens Namibia-Germany Enterprise and Supplier Development Links, Green Hydrogen Youth Ambassadors Prepare Community Awareness Projects, REALTEST Project Places Scientific Capability at Centre of Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Ambitions Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to con...

Episode 30 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at The Namibia Oil and Gas Conference Renews Youth Partnership, Shell Strengthens Orange Basin Exploration, NLCC Appoints Carlo McLeod as Patron, The Namibia Oil and Gas Conference Focuses on Local Business Growth, Lelo Energies Launches Student Conference Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, please...

Episode 29 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at Namibia and Norway Strengthen Youth Energy Collab, NAMOG Launches Fourth Bi-Annual Industry Report, NOGC 2026 Connects Namibia’s Energy Ambitions with Local Opportunity, Hyphen Facilitates High-Level Engagement, YIOGS Summit 2026 Draws More Than 700 Delegates, TotalEnergies Consolidates Namibia’s Two Largest Oil Discoveries Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d li...

Episode 28 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at Pancontinental Advances PEL 87 Exploration, Youth in Oil & Gas Summit Focuses on Participation, HyIron Targets Major Green Iron Expansion, CMB.TECH Advances Arandis Green Ammonia Project Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, please contact us at info@namibiaoilandgas.com For more news, ...

Episode 27 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to Deliver Keynote at YIOGS, Galp Appoints Saave Nakashole as Deputy Country Manager in Namibia, Deepsea Mira Rig Wraps Up Shell's Drilling Job offshore Namibia, Ambassador Selma Ashipala-Musavyi Promotes Namibia's Green Hydrogen Sector. Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or s...

Episode 26 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the first weekend of the month, we look at Rhino Resources Advances Capricornus, Tower Resources Secures Final Approval, Eco Atlantic Advances Namibia Exploration Portfolio, Victoria Sibeya Appointed NAMCOR MD, NIPDB Appoints Julia Muetudhana as Acting CEO Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, please contact us at info@n...

Episode 25 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the last weekend of the month, we look at Aune Amutenya Appointed Acting Petroleum Commissioner, Eco Atlantic Advances Namibia Exploration, Stamper Highlights Growing Promise, Tower Resources Awaits Final Approval Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, please contact us at info@namibiaoilandgas.com For more news, i...

Episode 24 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at NYEF to Host Lüderitz Oil & Gas Youth Open Day, AGL Energies Namibia and Kelp Blue Partner for the Blue Economy, SBM Offshore to Participate at AEW 2026 Showcasing FPSO Expansion in Angola, Namibia and Guyana, Namibia Oil and Gas Conference 2026 Expands Programme to Drive Inclusive Growth Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our we...

Episode 23 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at The Namibian Competition Commission Approves TotalEnergies License Swap, ReconAfrica Commences Production Testing at Kavango West 1X, Shell advances exploration in Namibia’s Orange Basin, ||Kharas Governor Encourages Youth Participation in Green Industrialisation Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episod...

Episode 22 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at Vivo Energy Namibia Completes Service Station Divestment to Nasan Energies, BP Advances Walvis Basin Exploration Programme, Gen X Training Initiative Builds Skills for Namibia’s Energy Future Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, please contact us at info@namibiaoilandgas.com For more news,...

Episode 21 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at Subsea Oiltools expands footprint with launch of Namibia office,Impact Oil & Gas restructures Namibia and South Africa portfolios, Namibia Tackles Green Hydrogen Barriers at World Summit, Meren Backs Impact Oil & Gas Restructuring Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, please contact ...

Episode 20 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at TotalEnergies’ 750-million-barrel project offshore Namibia targets first oil in 2030, ReconAfrica progresses toward Kavango West 1X production test, NYEF to host Lüderitz Oil & Gas Youth Open Day 2026, Namibia’s Youth in Oil & Gas Summit 2026 secures government and industry backing Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekl...

Episode 19 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at Stamper Advances Namibia Offshore Portfolio, Namibia Establishes New Green Industries Council, Namibia–EU Business Forum Strengthens Green Trade and Investment Ties,Oregen Appoints Former Impact Oil & Gas Executive as Strategic Advisor, Hyphen, AHK and GIZ Drive Supplier Development for Green Hydrogen Sector Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or...

Episode 18 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at Vice President Visits Hyphen Green Hydrogen Project, Namibia Launches African Green Industries Summit, Oregen Adds Industry Veteran to Orange Basin Strategy Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, please contact us at info@namibiaoilandgas.com For more news, information, resources and u...

Episode 17 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at Rhino Advances Capricornus Appraisal Drilling, Saipem Drillship Deployed for Namibia Appraisal Campaign, Breakwater Secures Offshore Charter with Rhino, Pancontinental Extends PEL 87 License in Orange Basin Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, please contact us at info@namibiaoilandgas.com ...

Episode 16 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at Country Partnerships Drive Namibia’s Green Energy Push, MSMEs Strengthened Through Oil and Gas Supplier Workshop, TotalEnergies Nears Decision on Venus Oil Project, SNC Advises BP on Strategic Namibia Entry Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, please contact us at info@namibiaoilandgas.com ...

Episode 15 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at Eco Atlantic farms down 60% stake in Namibia to BP, Hyphen, Enertrag and GIZ partner to boost green hydrogen participation, President Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasizes partnerships as key to first oil, Chevron targets late-2026 exploration well offshore Namibia, Azule Energy appoints Giovanni Aquilina to lead Namibia operations Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contr...

Episode 14 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at President Urges Fast-Tracking of Petroleum Bill, Breakwater Achieves Full ISO Certification, Oregen Energy Expands Orange Basin Strategy, PETROFUND to Host Upstream Suppliers Workshop Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, please contact us at info@namibiaoilandgas.com For more news, informa...

Episode 13 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the easter long weekend, we look at Sintana Flags Major Resource Upgrade at Mopane, FlyNamibia Launches Lüderitz Flights with Shell Partnership, TransNamib Trials Hydrogen-Diesel Locomotive, President to Open NIEC 2026 as Namibia Pushes Toward First Oil Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, please contact us at info@nami...

Episode 12 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at WOGEN 2026 Kickoff Sets the Tone for Women in Energy, Hanwha Ocean Appoints Uaapi Utjavari as Namibia Country Manager, Zephyr Marine Services Launch Signals Growth in Local Oil Services, ReconAfrica Begins Production Testing at Kavango West Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, please contact us a...

Episode 11 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at Chevron Appoints Ndapewoshali Shapwanale as Deputy Country Manager, Tower Resources Secures £1.5m as Namibia Farm-Out Progresses, Pancontinental Secures PEL 87 Extension to 2027, Nasan Energies Approved to Acquire 52 Service Stations Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, please contact us at info@...

Episode 10 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at Petrobras Enters Namibia’s Lüderitz Basin, Namibia Secures US$250m for Industrial Decarbonization, Chevron Appoints Emmanuelle Garinet to Lead Exploration, Pancontinental Advances PEL 87 Farm-Out Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, please contact us at info@namibiaoilandgas.com For more n...

Episode 9 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at Namibia Oil and Gas Launches Second Bi-Annual Industry Report, NAMCOR Appoints Mtundeni Ndafyaalako as Acting Managing Director, First Hydrogen-Powered Freight Locomotive for Namibia Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, please contact us at info@namibiaoilandgas.com For more news, informati...

Episode 8 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at Namibia Oil and Gas Launching Its Second Bi-Annual Industry Report, Rhino Resources Confirms Strong Well Test Results at Volans-1X, Namibia Hosted the IADC Drilling Africa Conference & Exhibition, TotalEnergies Targets 2028 FID for Mopane Offshore Namibia Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, p...

Episode 7 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at Basic Maintenance Welding Training Commences in Swakopmund, Nasan Energies Nears Final Stages of 52 Business Expansion Plan, Namibia’s Quest for Energy Diversification, LION Oilfield Services Strengthens Local Skills Development Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, please contact us at info@namibi...

Episode 6 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at TotalEnergies Expands Namibia Footprint with PEL 104, Petrobras Enters Namibia’s Lüderitz Basin, Namibia’s Petroleum Reform Signals Shift in Executive Power, Stamper Highlights Strategic Positioning, US Delegation Visits Baker Hughes Facility Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, please conta...

Episode 5 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the first weekend of the month, we look at Commitment, NAMCOR, SBM Offshore and NYEF Host FPSO Masterclass, Upstream Petroleum Unit Joins NIEC 2026, Northern Ocean and ICM Group Launch Green Helmet Training Program, Dialogue Highlights Transparency in Namibia’s Extractive Sector Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, pleas...

Episode 4 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the last weekend of the month, we look at Galp Reaffirms Namibia as Core Upstream Priority, Pancontinental Applies for PEL 87 License Extension, Rhino Resources Named Emerald Sponsor of NIEC 2026, Pancontinental Raises PEL 87 Resource Estimate to 6.1bn Barrels Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, please contact us at inf...

Episode 3 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at Plug Power Installs 5MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Namibia, ReconAfrica Adopts Poison Pill to Protect Kavango Assets, Sintana Energy Eyes Walvis Basin Expansion, Stamper Appoints New CFO for Namibia Portfolio Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, please contact us at info@namibiaoilandgas.com F...

Episode 2 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at Namibia set to host IADC Drilling Africa Conference in February 2026, AIEN President urges Africans to attend contracts course in Cairo, Pancontinental targets 2026 window for PEL 87 farm-out decision, GEO Exploration completes Gorge acquisition, advances Namibia farm-out talks, Namibia strengthens policy and funding push for green hydrogen Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If...

Episode 1 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the last weekend of the month, we look at Eco Atlantic strengthens leadership with key appointments, IADC Drilling Africa Conference set for February 2026 in Windhoek, ReconAfrica launches C$20 million offering to advance Kavango and Gabon assets Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, please contact us at info@namibiaoilan...

Episode 51of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the festive season, we look at TotalEnergies appoints Mariam Kane-Garcia as Namibia Country Chair, SDG Namibia One and Zhero Europe fund green ammonia project, Oregen Energy appoints Tatenda Muhle as CFO, NIPDB appoints Jessica Hauuanga as Acting CEO Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, please contact us at info@namibiao...

Episode 50 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at NAMPOA Appoints First Executive Director, Adds new TotalEnergies Namibia MD to Board, Outapi Welding Training Empowers Youth for Industrial Growth, GSI SLV Welding Training Centre Launched, ReconAfrica Prepares for Kavango West 1X Production Testing, Lion Oilfield Services Advances Local Skills and Innovation Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or ad...

Episode 49 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at Outapi Welding Training Workshop Boosts Skills, Galp partners with TotalEnergies in PEL83, AfDB Approves $10 Million to catalyse Namibia’s Large Green Hydrogen Project, PETROFUND rebrands and launches PetroConnect, Shell and Partners Set to Launch New Offshore Drilling Campaign in PEL39 Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly p...

Episode 48 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the first weekend of the month, we look at President Appoints New Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Yinson Production Namibia Signs MoU with Petrofund, TotalEnergies Namibia & NIPDB Host Supplier Day in Windhoek, SNC Incorporated Elevated to Tier 2 in IFLR1000 Rankings, NAMCOR, ReconAfrica & BW Energy Announce Kavango West 1X Results. EDC Launches the Green Screen Media & Civil S...

In this Bonus Podcast Episode Cobus Theyse speaks to Mr Dixon Kasote - Project Lead for the Green Screen, and Ms Zoe Titus - Executive Director at the NMT Media Foundation straight after the official launch of “The Green Screen” at NMT Media Foundation. The Green Screen is the name of the central hub for content creation, curation, and dissemination for the EU-funded Eco Dialogue Collective (EDC) project. It will provide high-quality, constructive, and explanatory content focused on green g...

Episode 47 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the last weekend of the month, we look at Eco Atlantic Streamlines Namibian Portfolio, Africa Global Logistics Injects N$794 million Into Namibia, ||Kharas Governor’s ESG Symposium Set for December 2025 Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, please contact us at info@namibiaoilandgas.com For more news, information,...

Episode 46 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering weekend, we look at Odfjell Drilling acquires Deepsea Bollsta, Dangote signs deal with Zimbabwe, Rich Africa Consultancy CEO Joins G20 Forum, TechnipFMC Recognized as Local Content Champion, SNC Incorporated Named Namibian Energy Law Firm of the Year 2025, EU and Port of Rotterdam support Namport in expansion of Lüderitz Port, BW Energy Confirms Liquid Hydrocarbons, TotalEnergies and Chevron lead ra...

Bonus podcast episode from the Namibia Energy Connect and Trailblazer Awards on The Namibia Oil & Gas Podcast, hosted by Cobus Theyse, Founding Member of Namibia Oil & Gas, and featuring Fanuel Shinedima, Founder of the Namibia Youth Energy Forum (NYEF), Mauro Rogério, CEO of Bank BIC Namibia, and Jorge De Morais, General Manager of KAESO Energy Services. In this episode, the guests unpack the vision behind the Namibia Energy Connect and Trailblazer Awards—discussing how youth-led pla...

Episode 45 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering weekend, we look at Office of the Presidency Backs Namibia Energy Connect and Reaffirms Support for NYEF, Yinson Production Eyes Namibia, Rhino Resources Prolongs Deepsea Mira’s Stay off Namibia, Monasa Advisory & Associates Honoured, ReconAfrica Provides Drilling Update at Kavango West 1X Well Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or sp...

Tune in to a special podcast episode at the Namibia Energy Connect & Trailblazer Awards 2025 on The Namibia Oil & Gas Podcast, featuring Gisela Sebastião, Deputy General Manager at KAESO Energy Services, Dorianne Zammit Cutajar, Business Manager for Africa & the Mediterranean at Atlas NextWave, and Cobus Theyse, Founding Member of Namibia Oil & Gas. They share insights on what youth‑led platforms mean for Namibia’s energy future from multiple perspectives industry leadership, ...

Episode 44 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the first weekend of the month, we look at BW Energy Provides Update on the Kharas-1 Appraisal Well, Grand Gulf Energy Advances Exploration, Namibia Energy Connect & Trailblazer Awards 2025 Unites Energy Visionaries and Celebrates Industry Excellence, Namibia Oil and Gas Wins “Energy Media House of the Year 2025” Award, Eliis and Searcher Partner to Analyse 20,000 km² of Orange Basin 3D Seismic ...

Episode 43 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the last weekend of the month, we look at Rhino Resources plans new appraisal wells, President Nandi-Ndaitwah Relieves Hon. Natangwe Ithete of His Duties, Namibia Oil & Gas Podcast ranks second, Frans Kapofi appointed interim Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Namibia Wins Global Investment Promotion Award Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on...

Episode 42 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at CMB.Tech Takes 51% Stake in Namibia Hydrogen JV, Namibia International Energy Conference 2026: The Road to First Oil & Beyond, BP Confirms Oil and Gas Find, New Oil & Gas Prospects Identified in Orange Basin, NAMCOR and Partners Launch Second Phase of Public Consultations, Galp to Select Partner for Namibia’s Mopane Field by Year-End Love our episodes? Pop us a ...

Episode 41 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at Sintana Energy Inc. Announces Acquisition, Angola’s Sonamet Targets Expansion into Namibia, Baker Hughes and NIPDB Host Supplier Day, Petrofund and Baker Hughes Sign MoU Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, please contact us at info@namibiaoilandgas.com For more news, information, resource...

Namibia Oil and Gas launches a new special edition pod series diving into the country’s fast-evolving energy landscape. In this episode, industry voices unpack what it means for Namibia to emerge as Africa’s next major oil and gas hub — exploring the opportunities, partnerships, and future shaping this groundbreaking journey. Recorded at the Namibia Local Content Conference 2025, we speak to the Convenor of NLCC 2025, Ms Maria Mbudhi of Antila Oil and Gas, Mr Francisco Simão of Az...

Episode 40 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at ReconAfrica Provides Drilling Update, Somerschield Invests in Monitor Exploration, Driving Inclusive Growth at the Namibia Local Content Conference 2025 PETROFUND and McDermott signs a MoU Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, please contact us at info@namibiaoilandgas.com For more ne...

Episode 39 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the first weekend of the month, we look at NAMCOR Announces Discovery of Rich-Gas Condensate at Volans-1X, TotalEnergies, Shell, KAESO, Inspec and More Headline the Namibia Energy Connect & Trailblazer Awards, The Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme Bids Farewell to Founding Head, James Mnyupe Appointed Senior Vice President of ThyssenKrupp Uhde Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like...

Episode 38 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the last weekend of the month, we look at NLCC 2025 Returns, NAMPOA and COGANAM Sign MoU, Eco Atlantic Optimizes Namibia Portfolio, Greenhands Namibia Expands, Nasan Energies to Acquire 53 Fuel Stations, Cleanergy Solutions Namibia Launches Green Hydrogen Facility, Global Gateway Powers Green Skills Development, Deepsea Mira Semi-Sub Spuds Appraisal well Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d li...

Episode 37 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, we look at Hyphen Launches Skills Census, Namibia Youth Energy Forum to Unveil N$10 million Youth Energy Fund, Hyphen’s Toni Beukes Honoured , Stamper Acquires Acreage. Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, please contact us at info@namibiaoilandgas.com For more news, information, resources and update...

Episode 36 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the first weekend of the month this week, we look at Community Consultations on National Upstream Local Content Policy, Namibian Oil Finds Likely to Drive Long-Haul Tanker Demand, ReconAfrica Provides Kavango West 1X Drilling Update. Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, please contact us at info@namibiaoilandgas.com&nbs...

Episode 35 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the last weekend of the month this week we look at 88 Energy Exits Texas Production Venture to Focus on Namibia, Elsie Kambala Appointed Country Manager for SLB Namibia, Namibia and Botswana Launch Feasibility Study for $4 Billion Joint Oil Refinery, Chevron Partners with Palms for Life to Address Food Insecurity in Namibia, Oregen Energy Advances Orange Basin Acquisitions and Exploration Acti...

Episode 34 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, this week we look at NAMCOR Appoints Ms. Maureen Hinda-Mbuende as Interim Managing Director, NYEF Announces the Namibia Energy Connect & Energy Trailblazer Awards 2025, Namibia Advances Green Industrialization with New MoU for Mineral Beneficiation and Green Steel Development, PETROFUND Launches 2026 Scholarship Application Process, Bp-Eni Venture Seeks to Fast-Track Output from Nam...

Episode 33 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, this week we look at Namibia Positions Itself as Africa’s Next Energy Frontier, Chevron Appoints Beatrice Bienvenu to Lead Namibia and West Africa Exploration Activities, Total Energies Showcases Local Content Milestones at Oil & Gas Conference, PETROFUND and FirstRand Namibia Unite for Skills and Supplier Growth Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or adver...

Episode 32 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, this week we look at PETROFUND Sends Namibian Youth for High-Tech Subsea Training, AEC Advocates for Namibia’s Youth-Led Energy Future, Hyphen Advances Green Hydrogen Vision with CNCEC Deal Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, please contact us at info@namibiaoilandgas.com For more news, information,...

Episode 31 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the first weekend of the month, this week we look at PETROFUND Expands Scholarship Drive to Equip Local Talent,BW Energy Taps Deepsea Mira for Kudu Appraisal Well,Eco Atlantic Reports Progress Across Namibian and South African Assets,Grand Gulf Energy Enters Namibian Offshore Market, ReconAfrica Deepens Kavango Exploration, Rhino Resources begins drilling Volans-1X well Love our episodes? Pop us a m...

Episode 30 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, this week we look at SBM Offshore Eyes Namibia’s Venus Oil Discovery, Galp Energia Raises Forecasts and Seeks Partner for Mopane Field, ReconAfrica to Spud Kavango West 1X Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, please contact us at info@namibiaoilandgas.com For more news, information, resources and upd...

Episode 29 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, this week we look at NAMPOA Announces New Leadership for Strengthened Sector Engagement, NYEF Gains Presidential Patronage, Sintana Energy Announces 12-Month Extension for PEL 79, Future Generations Masterclass to Empower Young Energy Professionals, PETROFUND Endorses 2nd Youth in Oil and Gas Summit Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our ...

Episode 28 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, this week we look at Northern Ocean’s Deepsea Mira Secures New Drilling Campaign in Namibia, Dangote Refinery to Build Massive Fuel Storage in Namibia, Deputy Prime Minister Ithete to Spotlight Namibia’s Energy Vision at AEW 2025 Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, please contact us at info@namibiaoilandga...

Episode 27 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the first weekend of the month, this week we look at, Women in Energy (WOGEN) Boards the World-Class Deepsea Mira Rig in Namibian Waters Northern Ocean CEO to Speak at AEW 2025, Tower Resources Expands Loan to Advance Cameroon Drilling and Namibia Farm-out, Pancontinental Confirms Strong Hydrocarbon Potential in PEL 87, 88 Energy JV Granted Extension for Onshore Owambo Basin License (PEL 93) Love ou...

Episode 26 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the last weekend of the month, this week we look at, Namibia Youth Energy Forum Partners with Namibia Oil and Gas, Industry Urges Namibia to Ensure Fiscal Stability in Oil Projects, Namibia Considers Incentives to Accelerate TotalEnergies’ Offshore Project. Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, please contact us at info@...

Episode 25 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the weekend, this week we look at, Namibia Secures Climate Finance Through CIF Industry Decarbonization Program, KAESO Energy to Showcase African Innovation at AEW 2025, Rhino Resources to Drill New Offshore Well in Namibia’s Orange Basin, ReconAfrica Raises C$19 Million for Kavango West 1X Well, Deepsea Mira Set to Drill Volans-1X in Namibia's High-Stakes Orange Basin Love our episodes? Pop us a ma...

Episode 24 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering a chilly weekend, this week we look at, Namibia Youth Energy Forum Meets the Presidency – A Milestone for Inclusion, ReconAfrica Upsizes Offering to C$16.5M Amid Investor Confidence, Shakwa Nyambe Becomes First African President of AIEN, Namibia Local Content Conference Rescheduled for October 2025, Hyphen Takes Green Hydrogen Roadshow to Gobabis Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you...

Episode 23 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are entering the first weekend of the month, this week we look at, The 3rd Namibia Oil and Gas Conference – From Exploration to Action, Africa Oil Corp Rebrands as Meren Energy, Anchoring Its Future in Energy Growth, ReconAfrica’s $10M Raise and Kavango West 1X Drill Plans, Eco Atlantic Secures Block 1 Offshore South Africa. Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly...

Episode 22 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headlines podcast as we close of for the week, this week we look at GEOxyz Launches Its First African Branch in Namibia, Namibia and Botswana Explore a Joint Oil Refinery, ReconAfrica Files Q1 Reports and Advances Prospect 1, President Nandi-Ndaitwah Appoints Shilunga and McLeod to Lead New Upstream Petroleum UnitGEO. Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, pl...

Episode 21 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast as we close of for the week, this week we look at President Nandi-Ndaitwah Appoints Shilunga and McLeod to Lead New Upstream Petroleum Unit, GEO Exploration Unveils Major Oil Resource Boost in Namibia, NYEF Partners with NLCC to Champion Local Content and Youth Empowerment, Northern Ocean Reinforces Role in Namibia’s Offshore Growth, Supernova’s $7M Financing and Strategic Expansion in Orange Basin. Love our episodes? Pop us...

Episode 20 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast as we close of for the week, this week we look at Antila Oil and Gas Partners with Namibia Oil and Gas for Local Content Conference 2025, Greenhand Offshore Training Program Launches in Namibia, Caltex Returns to Namibia Under Bachmus Leadership, TotalEnergies Eyes Final Investment Decision on Venus Discovery,Rhino Resources Ltd and Halliburton Deliver the First Two Exploration Wells on Block 2914 in Namibia, Stamper Oil &am...

Episode 19 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we prepare for the weekend ahead, this week we look at ECO (Atlantic) Oil & Gas Ltd Update on Block 1, Orange Basin, South Africa, NYEF and KAESO Energy Services Celebrate Youth Trainee Milestone, Venus Field Moves Ahead Despite Marula-1X Setback, Supernova Metals Eyes Increased Stake in Offshore Namibia Project, Supermajors Eye Namibia’s PEL 87 Post-Woodside Exit. Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d lik...

Episode 18 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we celebrate the first Friday of the new month, this week we look at BW Energy to Drill New Gas Well in Namibia by October, Africa Oil Announces Namibia Operational Update, NAMCOR and Subsea7 Sign MoU to Boost Offshore Energy Projects, Namibia Oil and Gas Surpasses 20,000 Followers on LinkedIn,Lelo Energies to Host National Student Conference Focused on Oil and Gas Careers Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If...

Episode 17 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we are about to end the month of April, this week we look at Erongo Offshore Safety Conference – Industry Unites for Safety, Hyphen’s Green Hydrogen Skills Census Launches, ReconAfrica Preparing to Spud Prospect, Grand Gulf Energy Enters Namibia’s Walvis Basin, ReconAfrica and ANPG Launch Joint Exploration Project in Angola, TechnipFMC and UNAM team up to expand subsea engineering skills in Namibia, NAMCOR An...

Episode 16 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly news headline's podcast and while we all wait for a well-deserved Easter break, this week we look at Hyphen Hydrogen Energy and the launch of their Local Content Roadshow along with the NIPDB and NCCI, Petrofund awards 13 scholarships to NIMT students, Galp’s Mopane oil discovery holds at least 875 million barrels of oil equivalent while TotalEnergies has begun public engagement sessions as part of their Environmental and Social Impact Assessment f...

Welcome to Episode 15 of the Namibia Oil and Gas weekly headline podcast. This week we meet the new acting MD of Namcor Namibia Mrs. Victoria Sibeya, Tower Resources Secures a £500,000 Bridge Loan and Namibia prepares for the International African Energy, Oil and Gas Summit (IAEOG). All this while TotalEnergies announce that their Venus project is set to generate over N$45 billion in subsea contracts. Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our week...

Welcome to the end of March, a new Presidency and the 14th episode of the Namibia Oil and Gas podcast. This week started with the Namibia Oil and Gas sector moving in under the Office of the President as Her Honorable Dr Netumbo takes office. Argeo completes deepwater work for for Total Energies and Hyphen's Local Content Roadshow continues while ReconAfrica accelerates and Namibia prepares for a new Offshore licensing round and drilling. NYEF, SBM Offshore, and TotalEnergies EP Namibia hosts...

In Episode 13 of the Namibia Oil and Gas Podcast we touch on the Youth in Oil & Gas Summit 2025 that will take place in Walvis Bay Namibia, and Namibia hits a major milestone with HyIron’s Oshivela plant successfully producing its first green hydrogen. In other news Sintana Energy has announced that Woodside Energy will not be exercising its farm-in option as the Australian company it withdraws from Namibia’s Orange Basin Block, and Newrest is excited for future projects in Namibia. Love ...

Welcome to Episode 12 of the Namibia Oil and Gas podcast looks at this week's headlines including Tower Resources Expands Offshore Holdings, T, Pancontinental spends US$5m on exploration in PEL 87 in the Orange Basin. We also discuss Hyphen Hydrogen Energy Powering Local Growth and Hyphen Hydrogen Energy’s Commitment to Local Skills Development Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, please contact us at info@nami...

Welcome to Episode 11 of the Namibia Oil and Gas podcast and while we look at the week's top Oil and Gas right here in Namibia, we would also like to celebrate and acknowledge the incredible women in the oil and gas sector, in Namibia, and globally. Happy International Women's Day! In the news this week, another Oil & Gas Discovery for Galp, Galp’s Strategic Expansion: The Road to a New Oil Hub, and ABL Expands to Namibia to Support the Oil, Gas, and Energy Transition. We also discuss Hyp...

Episode 10 of the Namibia Oil and Gas podcast looks at this week's headlines including Brazil’s Petrobras seeking African oil assets to boost reserves, Rhino Resources completing the drilling of its first exploration well on PEL 85, and NAMCOR announcing the successful drilling of Sagittarius-1X. We also discuss Galp’s significant N$7.2 billion investment in Namibia and Hyphen’s local content engagement events aimed at boosting local participation in the Green Hydrogen Project. Love our...

Valentine's Day around the globe and episode 9 of the Namibia Oil and Gas podcast looks at this week's headlines including the expansion of Supernova Metals in the Orange Basin, Chevron acquiring an 80% operating interest in PEL 82 with Custos Energy, optimism remains around especially the Orange Basin and capacity building gets a boost from Petrofund and SBM Offshore. And we all look forward to the Namibia International Energy Conference 2025. Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d...

In Episode 8 and well into February we see ReconAfrica selling a stake of PEL 73 to BW Energy, Future Energies Services appoints a new GM and Africa Oil Corporation through Impact Oil and Gas announces continued analysis. TotalEnergies starts exploration of its next oil prospect while revising the timeline for their investment decision. Along with Namibia the industry mourns the passing of Namibia's Founding Father. Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on...

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Namibia Oil and Gas podcast. It's the end of January and NAMPOA welcomes it's new board, while ReconAfrica again makes news, Petrofund launches fully funded TVET scholarships for the 2025 academic year, and South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean emerges as possible FPSO partner. Global Petroleum stays in the headlines, along with BW and Namcor. Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! If you’d like to contribute or advertise on our weekly podcast or special episodes, please contact u...

In Episode 6, Global Petroleum again makes headlines, Galp continue making significant strides with the Saipem Santorini drillship, we explore Chevron’s announcement that its Kapana 1X well in the Orange Basin did not yield commercial hydrocarbon reserves, while Shell disclosed a $400 million write-down after deeming an offshore discovery commercially unviable. With all the ups and downs, Namibia’s Mines and Energy Minister, Tom Alweendo remains optimistic. Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! I...

The end of 2024 sees Episode 5 of the Namibia Oil and Gas Podcast where we look at the headlines that made the week that was, including Rhino Resources who spud the Sagittarius 1-X Well in the Orange Basin, the country of Namibia securing a stake in Hyphen Hydrogen Energy. Azule Energy makes news again as does TotalEnergies who extended their drilling campaign in Namibia. A little extra comes in the form of a short review of the major news stories from 2024! Love our episodes? Pop us a mail! ...

Episode 4 of the Namibia Oil and Gas Podcast focuses on the continued progress made in Namibia's Orange Basin through Sintana Energy and their partners' second exploration campaign, Azule Energy securing a larger stake in PEL 85, as well as Galp Energy's drilling activities alongside Namcor and Custos Energy. Through an agreement with Harmattan Energy QuatarEnergy further unlocks Namibia's Energy potential and Australian exploration company Global Petroleum joins others in what is seen as rev...

With the third episode of the Namibia Oil and Gas Podcast, we share the progress 88 Energy has made in their exploration work on PEL 93 in the Owambo Basin, Eco Atlantic indicates that they are in discussion with potential partners in their exploration programmes, while Namibia’s President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says that foreign investment in the country’s oil and gas sectors will be welcomed, albeit in Namibian terms. Namibia Oil and Gas launched its online directory with a mixer atte...

In the second episode of our Namibia Oil and Gas Podcast we look at the week's headlines, and while the media cycle was mostly dealing with Namibia's General Election, we touch on Namibia's National Upstream Local Content Policy that was approved by Cabinet, a monumental development for the industry and players. Africa Oil welcomes the Noble Venturer Drillship to Walvis Bay. Halliburton announces the opening of four new facilities across Namibia, including Windhoek, Walvis Bay, Swakopmund and...

In this first episode of our Namibia Oil and Gas Podcast we look at the weeks' headlines including the news that Galp, working with its partners NAMCOR and Custos, has uncovered light oil and gas-condensate in Namibia’s Orange Basin. Africa Oil's stake in Impact Oil and Gas solidifies the company’s position in Namibia’s upstream sector and opens doors for further exploration while Qatar Energy has increased it's own stakes in the Orange Basin. Amongst other news, ReconAfrica’s technical team ...