Oil & Gas industry gathers momentum at 3rd NOGC conference

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Robin Sherbourne (Photo: Economic Association of Namibia via LinkedIn)

The third Namibia Oil & Gas Conference (NOGC) kicked off yesterday in Windhoek, attracting industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders from Namibia and beyond. The event places a strong emphasis on aligning the burgeoning oil and gas sector with national development priorities, particularly as the industry shifts from exploration to production.

Economist Robin Sherbourne addressed attendees, highlighting the potential economic dividends and challenges that lie ahead.

He underscored the importance of ensuring that revenue benefits flow into public infrastructure, job creation, and skills development—key components to making the sector sustainable and beneficial for the Namibian economy.

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