Namibia Offshore Oil Development Needs Multiple FIDs for Long-Term Industry Growth
Namibia’s Offshore Oil Future Hinges on Multiple Final Investment Decisions, Says Subsea 7 Subsea 7 Country Manager Glenn Fraser emphasizes that Namibia’s potential to establish a sustainable offshore services industry depends on securing multiple final investment decisions (FIDs) rather than relying on a single deep-water discovery. Fraser highlighted that long-term project continuity is essential for developing local capacity in engineering, fabrication, logistics, marine operations, and subsea systems. “Achieving first oil requires US$20 to US$25 per
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