Oil and Gas Conference kicks off today

Niël Terblanché Namibia is fast emerging as one of the world’s final frontiers for oil exploration with sizeable oil discoveries already announced offshore. Over 700 delegates are expected to attend the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference 2023, and the occasion is set to become one of the biggest civil society-focused events of the year. Prime Minister, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila is set to officially open the conference later today. The primary objective of the conference is to create a platform for a large-scale public consultation, bringing together key stakeholders including industry experts, policymakers and civil society to discuss and explore opportunities, challenges,…