Lüderitz is set to host the first-ever oil and gas local content conference and exhibition next month, positioning the town as the epicenter of the emerging industry.
Antila Consultancy, the organizer of the conference, said the conference aims to serve as a pivotal forum where public and private sectors converge.
The primary goal of the conference, according to the organizer, is to identify industry gaps and catalyze opportunities for local involvement across the oil and gas value chain.
“The town of Lüderitz is on the brink of an economic boom, with an anticipated rise in hydrocarbon drilling campaign activity within the Orange Basin over the next two years. It is on this premise that Antila Consultancy has decided to make Lüderitz the home of the Namibia National Local Content Conference,” a release by Antila Consultancy reads.
The release further states that the decision to anchor the conference in Luderitz not only underscores the town’s pivotal role in Namibia’s energy landscape but also signifies a commitment to drive socio-economic growth in the Karas region.
“By directly engaging local youth and fostering job creation, the conference promises to stimulate the regional economy through ancillary services and infrastructure development. The conference can also be seen as a vehicle to make an impact on the youth of the Karas region through direct job creation and stimulation of the local economy through the auxiliary services that a conference of this magnitude could attract,” Antila said.
The conference is envisioned as an annual fixture, serving as an educational platform for local businesses to navigate industry-specific participation and compliance requirements effectively.
According to Antila, by fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange between stakeholders, the conference seeks to lay the groundwork for a sustainable and inclusive oil and gas sector that benefits Namibians at large.
The event will take place from April 16 to 18, 2024, and run under the theme “Empowering Namibia’s Energy Ambitions by Uniting Industries and Talent.-miningandenergy.com.na
