OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais expressed that the organization is excited about a future potential partnership with Namibia during the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) – taking place in Windhoek, Namibia, this week. The country is preparing for first oil production from offshore finds by 2030, with development and appraisal programs currently underway. With offshore production, Namibia stands to become the fourth largest producer in Africa.