Namibia’s Offshore Oil Discoveries Face Challenges Due to High Gas Content
Namibia’s promising offshore oil discoveries are facing a significant obstacle to full-scale development due to high levels of associated gas, according to global consultancy Wood Mackenzie. Ian Thom, Research Director for Sub-Saharan Africa Upstream at Wood Mackenzie, discussed the challenges of developing Namibia’s offshore resources at a recent industry event. While Namibia has gained significant attention as a key oil frontier in Africa, Thom cautioned that the complexity of developing these offshore fields could be
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