Using Energy as a Catalyst for Economic Prosperity: Namibia International Energy Conference Returns in 2024

Using Energy as a Catalyst for Economic Prosperity: Namibia International Energy Conference Returns in 2024

The highly anticipated Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) (www.NIEConference.com) is back, and this time it promises to be bigger and more impactful than ever before. The conference, scheduled to take place from April 23-25, 2024 at Droombos Estate Windhoek in Namibia, will unite government officials, private companies, investors, and thought leaders from across the globe to unlock the full potential of Namibia’s diverse energy industry.

Under the theme Reimagine Resource-Rich Namibia: Turning Possibilities into Prosperity, this year's conference will shed light on the significant opportunities that Namibia's recent oil discoveries and growing developments in the renewable energy have brought to the country. A strong lineup of speakers will share strategies on how to transform the country into a regional energy and investment hub, with project showcases, presentations and in-depth industry insights connecting future players to emerging Namibian opportunities.

In recent years, international energy companies and their joint venture partners have discovered valuable oil reserves, setting the stage for a transformative period in Namibia's economy. Industry giants Shell, TotalEnergies and Qatar Energy – in partnership with state-owned NAMCOR - opened the Orange Basin with their 2022 discoveries, and just two years later, an additional four discoveries have been made. Just this year, Galp