Manica attended the 4th Namibia Oil and Gas Conference 2026 that was held earlier this week in Windhoek under the theme “From Decision to Dividend – Making Namibia’s Oil Work for Namibians”.
More than 1,500 delegates and 70-plus exhibitors attended the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference 2026, nearly double the 885 delegates from two years ago. Vice President Lucia Witbooi, delivered the presidents address and noted that the Namibian government leans on the country’s Atlantic coastline, port infrastructure, political stability and expanding energy investment pipeline to position it as a regional hub capable of serving projects across Namibia and the wider region.
She stressed that it requires partnerships between the State, investors, operators, financial institutions, educational institutions, local authorities and Namibian businesses. “This requires deliberate investment in ports, logistics, marine services, storage, fabrication, training and specialised industrial infrastructure.”
She said Namibia stands at a defining moment in its economic history, as petroleum discoveries in the Orange Basin have transformed the country’s global energy profile and attracted some of the world’s leading energy companies and investors. “Exploration and appraisal activity continue to expand Namibia’s understanding of the basin, while major discoveries such as Venus and Mopane are moving the national conversation from exploration toward development and production,” she said.
The conference brought together government, industry, local businesses and international energy stakeholders to consider how these opportunities can translate into broader economic participation. Local content development, SME integration, workforce development and infrastructure readiness are expected to remain central to the discussion.
For Manica Group Namibia, this is where logistics becomes an important part of the bigger picture. The development of an offshore petroleum industry depends on a supply chain capable of moving specialised equipment and essential cargo efficiently between international suppliers, local facilities and offshore operations. This includes freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing, cargo handling, vessel support and coordination across multiple points in the supply chain. Manica Group Namibia is positioned to support these requirements through integrated logistics and specialised offshore supply chain services, with a focus on the operational demands of the emerging energy sector.
Port readiness will also play a key role. Offshore support operations require reliable facilities, appropriate cargo-handling capabilities and efficient turnaround times. As activity increases, the ability to handle specialised equipment, drilling-related cargo and project shipments safely and efficiently will become increasingly important.
For logistics and supply chain providers, that means being ready to support the industry as it develops—connecting ports, suppliers, operators and local businesses in a system capable of meeting the demands of a complex offshore environment.
