Leading independent explorers discussed the next phase of oil and gas discoveries in Namibia at the Namibian International Energy Conference (NIEC) in Windhoek, Namibia, on Thursday.

Expanding its scope in the Orange Basin, Sintana Energy recently announced its acquisition of an interest in Giraffe Energy, which holds interests in PEL 79 alongside operator NAMCOR. Sintana expects further appraisal and exploration expenditures in Namibia and holds existing interests in PELs 83, 90 and 87.