According to the 2024 World Energy Investment Report , achieving Africa's energy- and climate-related goals by 2030 will require annual investments of over USD 200 billion through the end of this decade.

With one of the most favorable petroleum fiscal regimes and incentives in Africa, Namibia fiscal framework encourages equitable sharing of economic benefits when a discovery is made. Some of its key features also include a Petroleum Income Tax levied at 35%, a state royalty of 5%, and a negotiable Additional Profit Tax when the Internal Rate of Return is greater than 15%.

Ndapwilapo Selma Shimutwikeni, CEO and Founder of Rich Africa Consultancy is confident that Namibia remains at the forefront of Africa's energy transformation. "With Namibia's Upstream Local Content Policy now in effect, discussions at the 7th edition of NIEC will explore its potential impact on industry growth, workforce development, and supply chain integration. Namibia's growing role as an energy hub is undisputed across Africa's energy landscape, we're moving from reimagining resource-rich Namibia to leading the way with impactful action." Selma noted.

NIEC2025 will focus on advancing Namibia's energy ambitions through investment, sustainability and local content. The conference will feature strategic industry intelligence sessions and technical presentations covering natural gas monetization, the role of critical metals in the energy transition, renewable energy expansion, energy infrastructure & logistics as well as financing Namibia's energy future.

Confirmed speakers Include:

    Maggy Shino - Petroleum Commissioner, Ministry of Mines and Energy
    Ebson Uanguta - Interim Managing Director, National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR)
    Channa Kurukulasuriya - Namibia Country Manager, Chevron International Exploration & Production 

    Ndapwilapo Selma Shimutwikeni – Chief Executive Officer, RichAfrica Consultancy
    NJ Ayuk - Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber
    Eduardo Rodriguez - Country Chair, Shell Namibia
    Dr. Leon Moller – Course leader for Oil, Gas and Renewable Energy Law, Robert Gordon University
    Dr. Marcio Mello – President, Brasil Petroleum Studies
    Victoria Sibeya - Executive Upstream Exploration, NAMCOR
    Justin Cochrane - Africa Upstream Regional Research Director, S&P Global Commodity Insights
    Dr. Sindila Mwiya – Engineering and Environmental Geologist, Risk-Based Solutions

In addition to high-level discussions, NIEC 2025 will host initiatives aimed at industry engagement, including the Future Energy Leaders Initiative, which provides mentorship and networking for young professionals in the energy sector.

For more information on the conference, visit www.nieconference.com

Stakeholders

NJ Ayuk - Executive Chairman African Energy Chamber.

Ndapwilapo Selma Shimutwikeni - CEO and Founder RichAfrica Consultancy

Maggy Shino - Petroleum Commissioner Ministry of Mines and Energy