Source: NAMPOA

The Namibian Petroleum Operators Association (NAMPOA) recently held its Annual General Meeting
(AGM), during which new Board Members were elected to lead the association. The newly elected
leadership team, which will assume its term in January 2025, comprises experienced industry leaders who
will guide the association in continuing its pivotal role in Namibia´s upstream oil and gas sector. The
leadership team includes Mr. Klaus Endresen, Country Chair of BW Kudu, Mr. Eduardo Rodriguez (Shell
Namibia Country Chair) Mr. Diogo Martins (Galp Country Manager) Ms. Selma Usiku (Eco Atlantic Director) and Mr. Laurent Roché (TotalEnergies Namibia Country Chair).

The new Board will serve a maximum term of two years, building on the strong foundation established by
previous leadership. Their focus will be on promoting industry best practices, fostering collaborative
relationships with key stakeholders – particularly the Namibian Government – and optimizing technical and legal frameworks to support Namibia’s rapidly growing petroleum sector.

About NAMPOA
The Namibian Petroleum Operators Association (NAMPOA) is a non-profit association founded in 1992
with the mission of representing Namibia’s upstream oil and gas industry. The Association serves as a key
interface between the industry, the public, and the Namibian Government. It advocates for practical
cooperation and engagement with key institutions, primarily the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), to
address issues critical to its member´s operations in the country.


NAMPOA’s membership currently consists of eleven prominent petroleum operators: BW Kudu, Chevron,
Eco Atlantic, ExxonMobil, Galp, NAMCOR, Recon Africa, Rhino Resources, Shell, Total Energies, and Tower
Resources. In addition, three associate members – Custos, Impact Oil and Gas, and Woodside – also play
a key role in supporting the industry’s growth.

Since its inception, NAMPOA has been instrumental in sharing strategic information, promoting industry
best practices and driving initiatives that support Namibia’s development goals. NAMPOA members have
collectively invested over 80 billion Namibian dollars in the country’s economy between 1993 and 2022.

Furthermore, the members fund and support the Petroleum Training and Education Fund
(PETROFUND). The fund´s value is currently in excess of 323 million Namibian dollars, with an investment
of about 114,8 million Namibian dollars to develop Namibian Youth skills since 1994. NAMPOA continues
to work closely with the Namibian Government to develop strategies that enhance the country’s global
competitiveness in the global oil and gas arena.

Looking Ahead: A New Era for Namibia’s Oil and Gas Industry


With the discovery of significant oil reserves in Namibia since February 2022, the country is on the verge of a potential economic transformation. The new leadership is tasked with addressing the challenges and
seizing opportunities arising from these discoveries. Key priorities include the need to develop a mutually
beneficial local content policy, facilitating the dissemination of industry knowledge, raising awareness of
the complexities of the sector and advancing other key strategic initiatives. NAMPOA’s newly elected
board members will continue to build upon the extensive groundwork laid by their predecessors and will
remain committed to working with all stakeholders to ensure Namibia remains as the most competitive
investment environment for the benefit of the country and its people

If you would like to be updated on the latest Namibia oil and gas news, visit www.namibiaoilandgas.com

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