Rich Africa Consultancy, which organises the Namibia International Energy Conference, has promised a larger and better event this year.
The 2024 conference, now in its sixth year, will be held April 23 to 25 at Droombos Estate, just outside Windhoek.
Rich Africa Consultancy CEO Selma Shimutwikeni said the 2024 conference will be a strategic platform for discussions, knowledge sharing, and exploring collaboration opportunities.
Shimutwikeni added that the conference aims to set the agenda for the energy sector in Namibia and beyond.
This year’s theme is Reimagine Resource-Rich Namibia: Turning Possibilities into Prosperity.
The theme aligns with Namibia’s progression towards becoming a major energy player in the region, and most of the discussion will be centred on the significant opportunities brought forth by the recent oil discoveries and the burgeoning developments in renewable energy.
This is in the wake of Namibia witnessing a transformative period in its economy with the discovery of valuable oil reserves by international energy companies and their joint venture partners.
International oil giants like Shell, TotalEnergies, Qatar Energy, and others have opened up new prospects, making Namibia an increasingly attractive market. Chevron, Pancontinental, Woodside, and ExxonMobil are among the new players exploring Namibia’s potential.
Beyond offshore ventures, companies like Reconnaissance Africa drive onshore exploration in the Kavango Basin, signalling the anticipation of production to commence by 2030.
Namibia’s energy sector also boasts groundbreaking green hydrogen efforts, innovative technologies, and collaborative initiatives.
The country’s commitment to environmental sustainability and long-term power generation plans are internationally recognised.
Hypgen Hydrogen Energy is also developing one of sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest green hydrogen plants.
Some expected key topics are exploration updates, local content and skills development, logistics and infrastructure, technological advancements, liquefied natural gas, power generation, green hydrogen, and energy sector financing.
The conversation will also be on how Namibia can transform into a regional energy and investment hub, connecting future players to emerging opportunities through project showcases, presentations, and in-depth industry insights.
Mines minister Tom Alweendo is the patron.
