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Ministry of Mines & Energy - Namibia
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Ministry of Mines and Energy Responds to Shell's Orange Basin Write-Down

The company encountered technical and geological difficulties in PEL 39, leading to the determination that discoveries made in some of the wells drilled were not viable for commercial development

The Ministry of Mines and Energy of the Republic of Namibia (www.MME.gov.na) announces that multinational oil and gas company Shell will write down $400 million on an oil discovery made in Petroleum Exploration License (PEL) 39 in accordance with the company accounting principles. The discoveries were considered commercially unfeasible, with…

African Energy Chamber

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Namibia: Shell Write Down Merely a Speed Bump, not a Road Block

The country still offers substantial potential in the offshore Orange Basin, confirmed by major projects such as TotalEnergies’ appraisal campaign in PEL 56

Energy major Shell has announced that oil discovered offshore Namibia in Petroleum Exploration License (PEL) 39 cannot be currently confirmed for commercial development. As such, the company will write down $400 million, citing technical and geological difficulties encountered at the license. While stakeholders deem this as a ‘blow to the…

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Namibia
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Wang Yi to Visit Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, Chad and Nigeria

This will be the 35th consecutive year that Chinese foreign minister visits Africa on the first overseas trip at the start of the year

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning announces: Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi will visit Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, Chad and Nigeria from January 5 to 11 at the invitation of these countries. This will be the 35th…

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Namibia’s Cabinet Approves Upstream Local Content Policy, Marking a Turning Point for the Industry

With the nation on track for first oil production by 2029, the local content policy aims to ensure that Namibia’s oil wealth benefits its citizens by integrating local businesses and workforce into the value chain

In a strategic move for the industry, Namibia’s cabinet has approved the National Upstream Local Content Policy. The progressive policy is set to play a crucial role in reducing the nation’s dependency on foreign expertise by focusing on the development of local capacity. Aimed at strengthening economic sovereignty and empowering…

Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC)

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Namibia on course to becoming southern Africa’s energy hub

Namibia was working closely with energy companies to fast track delivery, and called on all stakeholders to embrace the challenge to build an African energy sector that was not only economically robust but environmentally responsible

Namibia is the current global oil and gas hotspot and is ready to become the energy hub for sub-Saharan Africa, delegates to African Energy Week 2024: Invest in Namibia Energy, heard this week. In opening the session Tom Alweendo Minister of Mines and Energy called on African Nations to safeguard…

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Shakwa Nyambe Ranked as a Highly Regarded Lawyer for Oil and Gas in Namibia by IFLR1000 2024 Rankings

IFLR1000 is an internationally esteemed guide that ranks leading lawyers and firms based on their expertise and impact across practice areas

Shakwa Nyambe, the Managing Partner of SNC Incorporated (www.SNCLawGroup.com), has been recognised as a Highly Regarded Lawyer for Oil and Gas in Namibia by the IFRL1000 rankings of 2024. He is specifically recognised for his exceptional work in the practice area of Projects: Energy, with a focus on the Oil…

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA)
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Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Continues its Support for Education in Namibia

Essential tools, equipment and metalworking machines were supplied to the workshop

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) has renovated the metalworking workshop at Pionier Boys’ School, a boarding institution that offers vocational training to children from disadvantaged families in Namibia. Essential tools, equipment and metalworking machines were supplied to the workshop. The delivery ceremony for the project was held in the…

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Namibia
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Chinese Embassy in Namibia Hosts Reception in Celebration of China-Namibia Training Cooperation

China will strengthen training cooperation with Namibia and continue to provide support and assistance for Namibia's economic and social development

On November 7, 2024, the Chinese Embassy in Namibia hosted a reception in celebration of China-Namibia Training Cooperation. Relevant Namibian government officials, media representatives and more than 170 trainees attended the reception. Mr. Ned Sebeya, the Director of Namibian Planning Commission (NPC), delivered remarks on behalf of the Executive Director of the…

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Namibia
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Namibia: Chinese Embassy Attends the Opening Ceremony of the Hoachanas Library in Hardap Region

The library was built with the small grant provided by the Chinese Embassy, the Ministry of Justice and the Bank of Namibia

On November 8, 2024, Minister Counsellor Shen Jian attended the opening ceremony of the Hoachanas library in Hardap Region and read Ambassador Zhao Weiping’s congratulatory messages. Hon. Yvonne Dausab, Minister of Justice attended the event and delivered remarks. The ceremony was attended by about 150 people including the officials of Hardap Regional Council,…

U.S. Embassy in Namibia
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30 Peace Corps Economic Empowerment and Health Volunteers Sworn-in for Two-year Service

This 53rd group of Trainees to Namibia, who arrived on August 28th, just completed their 12 weeks of Pre-Service Training at the Peace Corps Training Center located in Okahandja

On November 14th, in the presence of Honorable Deputy Minister, Ministry of Health and Social Services, Dr. Esther Utjiua Muinjangue, United States Ambassador to Namibia, Randy Berry, and United States Peace Corps Country Director, Dr. Elizabeth Anderson, , 30 Peace Corps Trainees were sworn-in to begin their two-year service as…