Category: Energy
Ten Traditional Authorities Electrified
By: Annakleta Haikera The Ministry of Mines and Energy, in collaboration with Nored and Nampower, has electrified ten traditional authorities across Namibia. This milestone was announced by Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy, Kornelia Shilungu, during the commissioning…
QatarEnergy Increases Stake in Namibian Oil Blocks
By: Dwight Links QatarEnergy has increased its investment in Namibia’s offshore oil sector by acquiring an additional stake in exploration blocks within the Orange Basin, home to the significant Venus oil discoveries. The company announced its agreement with…
Second Largest Solar Plant Built in Just Six Months
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Namibia HyIron-Oshivela project has invested in a 25-megawatt solar plant to power its plans of producing green iron and start the decarbonising of the steel industry. Built in just six months, the solar facility…
Planned Byness Hydro Funds Yet to Be Secured
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia and Angola are yet to secure funding for the Baynes Binational Hydropower Project with less than three years remaining before the project construction begins in 2027. Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo there is…
Otjikoto 40 MW Biomass Power Station to Begin Operations in 2027
By: Kavee Vezemburuka The Otjikoto 40 MW Biomass Power Station, Namibia’s first large-scale biomass power generation project, is set to commence commercial operations in the first quarter of 2027. Construction began this week near the Otjikoto substation outside…
The Green Hydrogen Industry to Create Over 100,000 Jobs for Namibians
By: Dolly Menas Namibia’s green hydrogen initiative is poised to create 102,000 job opportunities, marking a transformative step in addressing unemployment and stimulating economic growth. Agricultural Economist Mwala Lubinda highlighted the industry’s potential to drive socio-economic change through…
Cabinet Approves Baynes Hydro Power Plant Project
By: Justicia Shipena The Cabinet has approved an implementation agreement with Angola to advance the development, construction, and operation of the Baynes Hydro Power Plant. This approval follows a proposal by Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo, who…
Green Hydrogen Sector Holds Potential to Unlock New Industries – NGH2P
By: Dolly Menas Namibia’s decision to develop its green hydrogen sector could unlock various industries to advance the country’s industrialisation goals and potentially reduce unemployment as well as contribute to economic growth. This is according to Joseph Mukendwa,…
Elombo Appointed as NEI Director
By: Kavee Vezemburuka The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has appointed Andreas Elombo as the Director of the Namibia Energy Institute (NEI). Elombo, an engineering scientist specialising in electrical engineering, holds a PhD in Engineering Science…
Germany to Address ‘Dark Doldrums’ with 70% Green Hydrogen Imports… direct reduced iron seen as a key solution for green hydrogen transport
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In a bid to decarbonize its energy system, the German government plans to meet its green hydrogen needs by importing 50-70% of its supply by 2030. This strategy aims to offset shortages during periods of…