Heirs Energies CEO Set to Share Bold Vision for African Energy at NOGC 2025

As Namibia emerges as a major player in Africa’s energy sector, the 2025 Namibia Oil & Gas Conference (NOGC) is shaping up to be a defining moment for the continent’s future in oil and gas.

One of the most anticipated voices at the event is Osa Igiehon, CEO of Heirs Energies, who will be sharing the story behind one of Africa’s most successful indigenous energy transformations.

Igiehon will headline a key session on August 14 titled “The Making of an African Independent.”

The session promises to be both insightful and provocative, offering a rare insider perspective on how Heirs Energies turned Nigeria’s OML 17 into a benchmark for operational excellence and local leadership in the oil and gas industry.

The session will open with an intimate fireside chat between Igiehon and Dr. Clemens von Doderer of the Hanns Seidel Foundation Namibia. Their conversation will set the stage for a high-profile panel discussion featuring industry leaders from Azule Energy, Rhino Resources Namibia, and the Gas Exporting Countries Forum.

At the heart of the dialogue is a pressing question: How can African energy companies compete and win on a global scale? From sustainability to profitability, and local knowledge to international standards, the discussion will explore what it truly takes to build world-class, African-owned energy enterprises.

“We’re proving that African companies don’t just participate in the global energy market, we lead it,” Igiehon said ahead of the conference.

“When you combine African innovation with world-class execution, you create something powerful.”

That philosophy, according to Igiehon is embedded in the DNA of Heirs Energies. Backed by the Africapitalism ideology of its Group Chairman, Tony O. Elumelu CFR, the company believes that Africa’s transformation must be driven by African businesses investing in African communities.

From its bold acquisition of OML 17 in Nigeria to its growing influence across the continent, Heirs Energies is reshaping what indigenous energy leadership looks like—and what it can achieve.

With billions in investment now pouring into Namibia’s Orange Basin, the momentum is shifting. African companies are no longer on the sidelines. They’re leading, innovating, and redefining the future of energy on the continent.

Heirs Energies stands at the forefront of this movement. As Africa’s leading indigenous-owned integrated energy company, it is not just navigating the evolving energy landscape, it’s helping shape it.

With a focus on innovation, environmental responsibility, and inclusive growth, Heirs Energies is committed to building a more prosperous and sustainable Africa.