The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) has signed an agreement with Schlumberger (SLB), an energy technology company.
According to a statement issued by Namcor on Thursday, the key areas of collaboration are carbon footprint measurement, decarbonisation planning, carbon capture and storage, and the promotion of green hydrogen production.
Namcor sustainable energies senior manager Frans Kalenga says the agreement will create a platform to build stronger partnerships with international players.
“Our collaboration with SLB will play a key role in the sustainable development of Namibia’s energy resources, including recent oil discoveries, which marks an exciting era for our upstream sector,” says Kalenga.
Namcor managing director Ebson Uanguta says the agreement will allow Namcor to leverage SLB’s expertise and technology.
“We are thrilled to enter into this agreement with SLB. This allows us to leverage their global expertise and cutting-edge technology in driving sustainable growth within the energy industry,” he says.
According to the statement, the agreement also includes SLB’s support in consulting and advisory services, innovation projects, and capacity building within Namcor’s workforce.
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