Namibia’s Oil and Gas Boom Major Discoveries Propel Nation to Exploration Hotspot
Namibia’s upstream oil and gas sector has garnered significant interest recently, particularly in the Orange Basin off the west coast. The energy industry’s attention was piqued in 2022 when Shell and TotalEnergies announced major light oil and natural gas discoveries in the Graff and Jonker fields. This excitement intensified in 2023 with Galp’s Mopane discovery, positioning Namibia as an emerging hotspot for exploration. Until now, Namibia’s upstream activities have focused solely on exploration, with no