Namcor Partners with Schlumberger to Drive Sustainable Energy Development in Namibia
Key Ideas
- Namcor and Schlumberger will collaborate on carbon footprint measurement, decarbonisation planning, carbon capture and storage, and green hydrogen production.
- The partnership aims to strengthen Namibia's energy resources, including recent oil discoveries, and foster sustainable growth.
- Namcor highlights the importance of leveraging Schlumberger's expertise and technology for driving sustainable development in the energy industry.
- The agreement also includes support in consulting, advisory services, innovation projects, and capacity building within Namcor's workforce.
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) has entered into a partnership with Schlumberger, an energy technology company, to collaborate on various key areas including carbon footprint measurement, decarbonisation planning, carbon capture and storage, and the promotion of green hydrogen production. This partnership is expected to create a platform for building stronger partnerships with international players and driving the sustainable development of Namibia's energy resources, particularly in light of recent oil discoveries. Namcor's sustainable energies senior manager, Frans Kalenga, emphasized the significance of this agreement in shaping a more sustainable future for the country's upstream sector. The managing director of Namcor, Ebson Uanguta, expressed enthusiasm about leveraging Schlumberger's expertise and cutting-edge technology to achieve sustainable growth in the energy industry. Additionally, the agreement involves Schlumberger providing support in consulting, advisory services, innovation projects, and capacity building for Namcor's workforce. This collaboration signifies a positive step towards advancing sustainable energy development in Namibia.