Namibia and Botswana Launch $4 Billion Refinery to Boost Southern Africa’s Energy Security
$4 Billion Namibia-Botswana Refinery Project Aims to Cut Fuel Imports and Strengthen Regional Energy Security Namibia and Botswana have unveiled a $4 billion refinery project aimed at enhancing energy security and reducing dependence on imported fuel across Southern Africa. Planned for Walvis Bay in Namibia and Ghanzi in Botswana, the refinery is expected to process 60,000 to 100,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Once operational, it will supply petrol, diesel, kerosene, and jet fuel,
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