The Chief Executive Officer of Heirs Energies, Osa Igiehon, will on August 14 headline a session at the Namibia Oil & Gas Conference (NOGC) 2025, where he is expected to share strategies for building globally competitive African-owned energy companies.
The session, titled “The Making of an African Independent”, will feature an exclusive fireside chat between Igiehon and Dr. Clemens von Doderer of the Hanns Seidel Foundation Namibia. It will be followed by a panel discussion with representatives from Azule Energy, Rhino Resources Namibia, and the Gas Exporting Countries Forum.
Organisers said the discussions will address key issues facing African independents, including competition with global oil majors, sustainable operations that balance profit and social impact, and the role of local expertise in driving long-term success.
Speaking ahead of the conference, Igiehon said: “We’re proving that African companies don’t just participate in the global energy market – we lead it. When you combine African innovation with world-class execution, you create something powerful.”
Heirs Energies operates OML 17 in Nigeria, which has been transformed into one of West Africa’s most successful indigenous-operated oil and gas assets. The company’s approach is grounded in the Africapitalism philosophy of its Group Chairman, Tony O. Elumelu, which promotes African private enterprise as a driver of economic transformation.
Industry watchers say the session comes at a crucial time for Namibia, as the country’s Orange Basin draws billions of dollars in international investment and new exploration activity. The discussions are expected to explore how indigenous African firms can scale up to compete in this expanding market.
Heirs Energies describes itself as Africa’s leading indigenous-owned integrated energy company, with a focus on innovation, environmental responsibility, and community development, while aligning its operations with global sustainability goals.
