Session Three: Independents and New Entrants: Unlocking Value in Frontier Basins

19 Aug 2026
Omatako Room
Strategic Conference

This session highlights the critical role of agile players in advancing exploration and unlocking new opportunities.

Discussion points:

  • The advantages of agility and innovation in frontier exploration
  • Structuring farm ins, joint ventures, and partnerships
  • Identifying niche and underexplored opportunities within
    Namibia's basins
  • Sourcing capital
Chairperson
Tony Paul
Tony Paul, Senior Energy Governance, Policy & Strategy Advisor - Future Energy Partners Ltd, Trinidad & Tobago
Speakers
Adilson Nelumba
Adilson Nelumba, Founder and CEO - Copia Group of Companies
Travis Smithard
Travis Smithard, CEO - Rhino Resources Namibia
Abubakar Abbas
Abubakar Abbas, Senior Energy Forecast Analyst - Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF)