Category: Energy
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…
Namibia Hydrogen Fund to Invest in HyIron’s Oshivela Project
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia Hydrogen Fund Managers has committed development funding to HyIron’s Oshivela Project, aiming to boost green iron production using hydrogen instead of carbon. Announced in a joint statement last week, the investment seeks to expand…
New Green Hydrogen Plant and Offshore Wind Farm on the Cards
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia is conducting pre-feasibility studies for the development of a green hydrogen plant and an offshore wind farm as part of the Southern Corridor Development Initiative (SCDI) in the //Kharas region. The study will explore…
BRICS Considers Nuclear Energy Alliance
By: Dwight Links The BRICS nations are moving towards forming a nuclear energy alliance to advance shared energy development. According to Rosatom, two-thirds of global nuclear energy growth is expected to come from BRICS countries by 2030. The…
Namibia to Establish 500,000-Ton Renewable Ammonia Plant by 2025
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia is set to establish a renewable ammonia plant with a projected capacity of 500,000 tons, scheduled to be completed by the end of 2025. The plant will be located 70 kilometres from Walvis Bay…
Green Hydrogen Sector Could Complement Manufacturing
By: Hertha Ekandjo The green hydrogen sector poses no threat to Namibia’s manufacturing industry and is, in fact, poised to promote green industrialisation by incorporating its own manufacturing elements. This is according to Elaine van der Linden, head…