The Namibia Oil and Gas Conference (NOGC) has renewed its partnership with the Namibia Youth Energy Forum (NYEF) ahead of the conference’s fourth edition.
This affirms its commitment to preparing young Namibians for opportunities in the country’s emerging oil and gas industry.
The conference will take place in Windhoek from 18 to 20 August 2026 under the theme, ‘From Decision to Dividend: Making Namibia’s Oil Work for Namibians’.
A media statement issued on Monday noted that the renewed partnership will continue the Future Generations Session
and Local Content
Masterclasses.
“These initiatives focus on education, technical training, mentorship and increased youth participation in conversations shaping the country’s energy future while equipping students and graduates with the knowledge, skills and industry exposure needed to participate meaningfully in Namibia’s emerging oil and gas sector,” the statement said.
Commenting on the renewed partnership, Economic Association of Namibia CEO Cons Karamata said that developing local talent remains essential as Namibia advances its oil and gas industry.
“The Future Generations Session and the Local Content Masterclasses are designed to bridge the gap between education and industry by connecting young
Namibians with the knowledge, training and mentorship needed to succeed in the energy sector,” he said.
Karamata added that the initiatives are intended to support the development of future professionals, entrepreneurs and industry leaders while ensuring that the sector’s benefits extend to future generations.
Namibia Youth Energy Forum director Andreas Paulus said the continued partnership will strengthen opportunities for young Namibians to engage with developments in the country’s energy sector.
“The continued partnership with the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference enables the Namibia Youth Energy Forum to create and expand opportunities for young Namibians to engage with the conversations, developments and opportunities shaping the country’s energy landscape,” Paulus said.
The organisers added that the initiative forms part of broader efforts to strengthen local capacity and ensure Namibians benefit from opportunities created by the country’s emerging oil and gas sector.
–Nampa
