France Intensifies Push into Namibia’s Oil Sector as TotalEnergies Targets Major Offshore Projects
France Expands Energy Partnership with Namibia Amid Rising Competition for New Oil Frontier France is stepping up efforts to secure a foothold in Namibia’s rapidly expanding oil industry, backing its major energy companies and strengthening diplomatic ties despite recent regulatory tensions surrounding offshore deals. A delegation of around 20 French energy and industrial companies concluded a business mission to Namibia on April 17, signaling Paris’ intention to position the energy sector at the core of
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