Namibia’s hydrocarbon landscape is expanding beyond deepwater success in the Orange Basin, where Galp’s Mopane and TotalEnergies’ Venus discoveries have drawn global attention.

Onshore basins, notably Kavango and Owambo, are gaining investor interest due to lower costs, shorter timelines, and underexplored potential.

ReconAfrica’s Kavango West 1X well confirmed substantial hydrocarbons, with production testing planned in 2026.

Additional onshore exploration by Monitor, 88 Energy, and Legend Oil highlights further prospects.