The story isn’t first oil. It’s what happens before it
Windhoek, Namibia - Much of Namibia’s oil and gas story is being told offshore, but the more interesting story is already unfolding on land. While public attention remains focused on exploration results, Final Investment Decisions and the prospect of first oil, a quieter transformation is taking place across the country. It is visible in ports preparing for increased activity, logistics companies expanding their capabilities, international recruitment firms establishing a presence, accommodation

Angelique Peake

Windhoek, Namibia – Much of Namibia’s oil and gas story is being told offshore, but the more interesting story is already unfolding on land. While public attention remains focused on exploration results, Final Investment Decisions and the prospect of first oil, a quieter transformation is taking place across the country. It is visible in ports preparing for increased activity, logistics companies expanding their capabilities, international recruitment firms establishing a presence, accommodation developments breaking ground and businesses positioning themselves for opportunities that have yet to fully materialise.


