By Staff Reporter
LUANDA, Angola, Aug. 16 — Energy Capital & Power (ECP) is pleased to announce the participation of Maggy Shino, Petroleum Commissioner at Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy, as a distinguished speaker at the upcoming Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference and exhibition. Scheduled from September 13-14 in Luanda, the AOG event serves as an important platform for fostering enhanced bilateral cooperation between Namibia and Angola within the energy sector.
Over the past couple of years, Namibia has witnessed a surge in transformative energy developments. This period has marked the discovery of five significant oil and gas reserves, attributed to prominent global energy players including Shell, TotalEnergies, and Qatar Energy. Additionally, a noteworthy accomplishment was the introduction of Namibia’s inaugural GW-scale green hydrogen initiative by Hyphen Hydrogen Energy. Bolstered by these pivotal achievements, the nation has witnessed the initiation of numerous other exploration campaigns, alongside the launch of comprehensive renewable energy feasibility studies by international stakeholders. This confluence of factors positions Namibia as a beacon of promise within Africa’s energy landscape, wherein substantial financial opportunities lie within both the hydrocarbon and green energy domains. Maggy Shino’s contribution to AOG 2023 is poised to catalyze fresh investments within the Namibian energy sector.
As the energy sector flourishes within the country, Namibia can glean invaluable insights from Angola, a substantial oil producer on the African continent. Benefiting from well-established hydrocarbon operations, Angola boasts extensive experience in fostering the entire energy value chain. Notably, the two nations, Angola and Namibia, have embarked on collaborative efforts to strengthen their bilateral ties within the energy sector. Last year, a memorandum of understanding was inked at AOG, forging a partnership between Angola’s Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas and Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy. In the forthcoming 2023 edition of AOG, this cooperative trajectory will expand to encompass diverse realms of economic collaboration between the two countries.
“At ECP, our belief in fostering African regional cooperation is resolute, and we are elated to witness the esteemed presence of a key figure from Namibia’s energy landscape in Luanda. Her valuable insights are poised to shape the future of the sector for both Angola and Namibia,” states Devi Paulsen-Abbott, ECP’s CEO.
Set to transpire this September during the AOG 2023 conference, Maggy Shino will provide a comprehensive update on Namibia’s dynamic energy development agenda, unveiling emerging prospects for prospective investors and project developers. Beyond this, Shino’s discourse will delve into multifaceted aspects including the challenges and opportunities encompassed within the energy transition, strategies to bolster local content, effective data management, geological studies, and a comprehensive overview of joint projects jointly undertaken by Angola and Namibia.
